Asian Studies: Contemporary South-East Asia - Political Developments and Societal Issues

Education facts

Code: COSB40

<p>Curious about what’s really happening in Southeast Asia? Discover the politics, people, and protests shaping one of the world’s most dynamic and fast-changing regions - through flexible online learning. </p><p>This course gives you a closer look at political and social change in Southeast Asia today. You’ll explore how democracy, authoritarianism, and populism are developing, and how digital media, civil society, and social movements are shaping society in the region. </p><p>The course also looks at urgent issues like human rights, environmental challenges, and land rights. You’ll learn how these topics are connected and how they affect both local communities and the world at large. </p><p>By the end of the course, you’ll be able to explain key developments in the region, understand how different issues influence each other, and think critically about Southeast Asia in a global context. This course is a great choice if you want to better understand Southeast Asia and are interested in working in areas such as international development, global studies, journalism, or future research. </p><p> </p><p> </p>

Entry requirements

General entry requirements and at least 30 higher education credits. Oral and written proficiency in English equivalent to English 6 from Swedish upper secondary school is a requirement. A general exemption from the requirement of proficiency in Swedish is applied.

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.

• Asian Studies: Contemporary South-East Asia - Political Developments and Societal Issues

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 30 September 2026

  End date: 1 December 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %