Societal analysis, then and now After studying History, you will have the ability to see and analyse complex sequences of events from overall and long-term perspectives. Many people who have studied History choose to work as teachers or researchers, or in museums or in the heritage sector. The subject is also suitable if you want to work as a journalist, external analyst or in public administration. History provides a general education that is useful for numerous professions, and knowledge that will be beneficial in your private life too. Read about research in this subject

Examine and problematise key elements of Sweden’s political history This course provides an introduction to key turning points in Swedish history and politics. Sweden’s political history is examined and problematised using examples from different periods and placing them in the wider context of Swedish history. This includes the Viking and Great Power eras, the fate of Sweden's indigenous people, the Sami, interwar social engineering and the many challenges that face a small Nordic country in a globalised world.. Course design The course is taught through a combination of lectures and seminars, but may also take place outside the university, e.g. at a museum. Examination is conducted through active participation in seminars, written assignments and a take-home written examination.

General education and understanding of contemporary society Knowledge of history is important for understanding the world we live in. Contemporary society and the human condition are the result of historical processes. Investigating and explaining historical processes, events and decisions help us understand contemporary society and major societal issues. For example, an historical perspective on gender, class and ethnicity can show us the changes that have taken place and led us to where we are today. If you study history, you will have the tools and skills to conduct these analyses. History is a broad subject that is part of the humanities, so you will study humans as cultural beings through different periods of history. The subject deals with developments and changes in human societies over time. As a subject, History has many different perspectives on, and approaches to, human history. Source criticism, gender theory and the management of historical source material are just a few examples of issues you will discuss during your studies. History at Södertörn University focuses on describing, understanding and explaining different types of historical events and processes using a factual and reflective approach.