733G56 · 7.5 credits · Basic level (G1F) · Statsvetenskap
Welfare Systems in Europe: Ideas, policies, and outcomes
Active · next start HT 2026
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EXA1 · 20 Sep 2026 · 25 students
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EXA1 · 106 students
Exam
EXA1 Written examination
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Other modules
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SEM1 Preparation and participation in seminars
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Main rounds
100% passed · 83 students
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Later rounds
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About the course
Aim
Upon completion of the course, the students are expected to:
- To be able to describe and to explain fundamental concepts of welfare state, the different characteristics of welfare models and how the welfare systems work in practice.
- To be able to analyze the political, economic, and cultural factors that shape welfare systems.
- To be able to critically evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different welfare systems in comparative perspective.
- To be able to assess comparatively the relationship between the social policies and respective welfare systems.
Content
This course is an introduction into social policy analysis, exploring various types of welfare systems that exist in Europe and beyond, in both theory and practice. We will examine the differences and the similarities between welfare state models in theory and practice, with a special focus on governance structures and the political, economic, and cultural factors that shape these systems, as well as their impact on social policies’ outcomes. We will also discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by globalization and technological advancements, SDGs, as well as the role of civil society in shaping different welfare systems.
- Examiner
- Mariana S Gustafsson, Mikael Rundqvist
- Main field of study
- Statsvetenskap