Resilient democracy

Education facts

Code: SVAP13

Democratic institutions are characterised by respect for fundamental democratic principles, that is, individual freedoms and rights, and the equal value of all people. The dissemination of disinformation and misinformation poses a threat to public discourse and by extension to interpersonal trust and trust in democratic institutions. The course adopts a broad systems perspective on the threats that disinformation and misinformation pose to contemporary democracies, with particular emphasis on how these threats can be countered in light of more general challenges and risks facing democratic systems and societies. A central focus of the course is developing an understanding of the underlying causes of disinformation and misinformation dissemination, the consequences of this spread, and how it can be addressed through both direct and indirect strategies and measures.

Entry requirements

At least 90 ECTS credits, with at least 30 ECTS credits at the G2F level or higher, in Political Science or related main fields of study like Sociology, Psychology, Philosophy, Media and Communication Studies, History, Social Science, and Human Geography, including a degree project of at least 15 ECTS credits at the G2E level, and upper secondary level Swedish 3 and English 6/A, or equivalent

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.

• Resilient democracy

  Karlstad University

  Ortsoberoende

  Start date: 5 October 2026

  End date: 8 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %