Overview

Ageing and Social Change at Linköping University offers a broad curriculum in policy-oriented ageing research and addresses several policy areas such as the welfare state, life- course policies, pensions, health and care, family, and intergenerational relations. Teachers from a range of academic backgrounds will enable you to acquire a globally attractive and unique education.

Key facts

Together we will seek answers to the complex questions facing society today with regards to both individual and population ageing. As a student on the new Ageing and Social Change master’s programme, you will gain a broad understanding of the relationships between longevity and social change through a truly interdisciplinary perspective, combining up-to-date research and methodology.

Programme Structure

Courses:

Ageing and Social Change as Interdisciplinary Social Science

Social Structure, Inequality, and Exclusion in an Ageing World

Policies and Policy Consulting in the Ageing Society

Future Perspectives of Ageing and Social Change

Ageing, Welfare, and the Sustainability of Societies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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6.5

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Linköping, Sweden

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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90

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General requirements

Bachelor's degree equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen within political science, international relations, economics, history, geography, law, sociology and other social sciences.

English corresponding to the level of English in Swedish upper secondary education (English 6/B).

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Tuition Fees

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Applies to you

Non-residents

107400 SEK / year

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EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

Free

Additional Details

University studies in Sweden are free for Swedish and EU/EEA citizens.

Living costs

Linköping

Sweden

7140 - 11270 SEK / month

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Funding

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Duration

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Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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Funding

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