African Studies: Education and Change in African Societies

Education facts

Code: AS3021

The course deals with education policies and the role of education in the development of African societies. The focus is on the relationship between education and social change. Indigenous knowledge and learning systems are discussed in relation to formal and structured education systems. The role of international aid in education for development in African societies will be discussed as well as questions related to professional ethics and to the role of official curricula.

Entry requirements

Bachelor Degree of 180 credits in the field of Humanities, Social Sciences or Education and English 6/English level 2

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• African Studies: Education and Change in African Societies

  Dalarna University

  Falun

  Start date: 9 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %