Welcome to the course Social Work and Sustainable Development 7,5cr
On this page you will find information about your course, course registration and more. Here you will also find your course syllabus and the course timetable.
Register on your course!
Period for course registration in Ladok: 23 October–5 November.
If you do not register on time, you will lose your place on the course. Please contact your course administrator before the end of the registration period if you are experiencing problems with course registration.
If you are conditionally admitted you are not able to register on the course yourself.
Course information
| Course and application code | SAA023 15112 |
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| Study period and pace | 45-02 halftime |
| Syllabus and reading list | |
| Timetable | |
| Course co-ordinator |
Komalsingh Rambaree
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| Questions about registration and admission |
Welcome to the course Social Work & Sustainable Development (Fully Online Course in English & Swedish). Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded 7.5 Higher Education Credits (HECs).
This is an advanced-level (master level) course. To participate in the course, you shall have completed 180 HECs or equivalent. If you do not have the required number of credits (i.e. 180), then you should immediately inform the course coordinator (kolsie@hig.se ).
This is an advanced-level (master level) course. To participate in the course, you shall have completed 180 HECs or equivalent. If you do not have the required number of credits (i.e. 180), then you should immediately inform the course coordinator (kolsie@hig.se ).
This part-time course; that is of 7.5 HECs is delivered over 10 weeks (Week 45-02) on an online teaching and learning mode. Instead of seminars, learners will have to present Webinars through Zoom.
The pedagogical methods used in this particular course will vary and includes: group work (via skype & zoom), lectures (pre-recorded on zoom will be in English), documentary films, debates and discussions, self-arranged field visit/s, researching techniques, brainstorming, articles’ review etc. Students can choose to complete their written tasks (including examinations) either in English or Swedish language. Webinars can be orally presented in English or Swedish language.
The learning platform will be Canvas where handouts, discussion tasks, assignments, examinations and other course materials will be uploaded (in English language). After you have completed the registration, you can go to the course link in Canvas, which is https://hig.instructure.com/courses/4535
You will have contacts with the course coordinator Komalsingh (Ajit) Rambaree via email (kolsie@hig.se), Telephone: 026- 648266, Mobil Phone: + 46 (0) 702226517, Skype: Ajit Komalsingh Rambaree.
The course is given by the Faculty of health and occupational studies
Written exams
Registration for exams, including re-takes, is mandatory. You can register for exams via Ladok. You need to register at least ten days before the exam date. If you didn't register in time, you can not take your exam. No exceptions are made from this rule, we do not accept registrations when the deadline is passed.
If you are a distance study student and want to take your exam off-campus, you need to apply to do so at least three weeks prior to the exam date.
Service and Support
Accommodation
You need to apply for accommodation yourself. Please remember to do it in good time before your arrival. The University of Gävle does not provide any student accommodation.
Free Microsoft Office
As a student at the University of Gävle you have the opportunity to install Microsoft Office on up to five computers. The Office package includes Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Onenote.
- Library
The library is located in the middle of campus and is open to everybody. You can reach all digital resources such as e-books and e-journals after logging in with your user account.
- Residence permit
- If you are a non-EU citizen you need to apply for a residence permit. Start the process of applying for a residence permit as soon as possible. This can be a slow process and take several months. It is therefore good to get started as soon as possible!
Student Centre
At the Student Centre you will meet knowledgeable staff that can assist you in just about anything regarding your studies at the University of Gävle. The Student Centre is located in building 22. You will also find a café in this area and TV displays showing current information and the daily timetabling. If you have any study-related questions, you can contact the Student Centre at studentsupport@hig.se
Student Support
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Tuition fees
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Web meetings with Zoom
- Zoom are a services for web meetings at the University of Gävle. You usually need a webcam and headset with a microphone.
- Web meetings with Zoom
Wireless network (wifi)
Eduroam (EDUcation ROAMing) gives you access to the Internet when you are staying on the University campus. It also provides internet access at other universities and colleges that are connected to eduroam. Eduroam also works at many airports, railway stations and hotels.