Course
Course 7.5 credits • COSB40
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.
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.
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.
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.
Study period:
autumn semester 2026
Type of studies:
part time, 50 %,
distance course
Study period:
2026-09-30 – 2026-12-01
Language of instruction:
English
Application code:
LU-19500
Eligibility:
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.
- The schedule will be published 2026-06-18.
- Library Guide
Information on included parts
- Individual home exam , 4.5 credits
- Individual seminar paper , 3 credits
Second Admission Round
Nationell ansökningsomgång
Autumn semester 2026
Application opens 16 March
15April 2026