The Social and Psychological Dynamics of Violence

Education facts

Code: 5HG019

The course provides you with in-depth knowledge of the social, psychological and social psychological factors that influence individual behaviours in connection with outbreaks of genocide and other mass violence. We will discuss different theoretical perspectives, with an emphasis on their explanatory value when it comes to the factors that affect perpetrators, victims and bystanders. Particular emphasis is placed on the potentially destructive relationship between individuals, groups and leaders.

Entry requirements

120 credits including 90 credits in a subject in the humanities or the social sciences. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.

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.

• The Social and Psychological Dynamics of Violence

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 24 March 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %