Gendered Violence

Education facts

Code: 2KC027

Contents This course deals with gendered violence as a theoretical, human rights and policy issue. Taking departure from a variety of feminist and intersectional approaches the course will address questions such as: What is violence? How can violence be gendered? What are the relationships between violence, gender and power? How can gender-based violence be understood, addressed and responded to? How are notions of gender equality and violence linked?

Entry requirements

Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.To be admitted to the course applicants must have completed three semesters of full time studies, equivalent to 90 ECTS, of which at least 15 ECTS must be an independent project or four semesters of full time studies equivalent to 120 ECTS. English proficiency equivalent to English A from Swedish Upper secondary education.

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.

• Gendered Violence

  Umeå University

  Start date: 3 December 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %