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Bachelor's level stand-alone courses

The courses are taught online and usually run at a 50% study pace, making it easier to combine with work or other studies.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to our courses at the Bachelor level you must:

  • meet the general admission requirements and have completed higher education studies worth 30 credits
  • have oral and written language proficiency in English equivalent to English 6/B from a Swedish upper secondary school.

 

COSB30: China Today-Political Developments, Societal Issues and Global Influences, 7,5 credits

Since 1978, China has undergone major reforms that have transformed its politics, economy, and society. In this online course, you will study how those changes affect people’s lives in China and influence the global order.

Full course information and application details for China Today-Political Developments, Societal Issues and Global Influences (COSB30)

 

COSB35: Global China, 7,5 credits

Global China helps you understand what China’s unprecedented globalisation means today. From digital innovation and workers’ rights to foreign policy and climate change, you will explore how China is influencing global developments, and how global changes are also shaping China.

Full course information and application details for Global China (COSB35)

 

COSB40: Contemporary South-East Asia - Political Developments and Societal Issues, 7,5 credits

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.

Full course information and application details for Contemporary South-East Asia - Political Developments and Societal Issues (COSB40)

 

COSB55: Contemporary Japanese Society, 7,5 credits

In this course, you will explore the key issues shaping Japanese society today. We focus on Japan after the Cold War, with special attention to the years following the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear accident.

Full course information and application details for Contemporary Japanese Society (COSB55)

 

COSB60: Contemporary Korean Society, 7,5 credits

This course examines key issues in contemporary Korean society. You’ll study popular culture, gender, demographic change and political developments in both North and South Korea. The course also addresses inter-Korean relations and Korea’s expanding role in global affairs. 

Full course information and application details for Contemporary Korean Society (COSB60)

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When to apply

For autumn semester courses: mid-March to mid-April

For spring semester courses: mid-September to mid-October

 

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact:

Nina Brand 
International Liaison Officer

Phone: +46 46 222 3861
E-mail: nina [dot] brand [at] ace [dot] lu [dot] se

Last updated: 29 May 2026 | nina [dot] brand [at] ace [dot] lu [dot] se