Ukraine between East and West

Education facts

Code: 1HI089

The course deals with the development of Ukraine as a region and nation between East and West. The aim is primarily to provide a historical-political background to the war between Russia and Ukraine that started in February 2022. The focus is on the historical development after the First World War. The course includes themes on the use of history, methodological nationalism and general historiographical perspectives.

Entry requirements

History 90 credits or History of Ideas 90 credits, or a Bachelor's degree regardless of subject (180 credits), or equivalent. English 6/level 2 and (if the course is given in Swedish) Swedish for basic eligibility for university studies.

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.

• Ukraine between East and West

  Umeå University

  Start date: 25 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %