Critical Animal Studies
Source: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/study/critical-animal-studies-animals-in-society-culture-and-the-media-SASH68 Parent: https://www.lunduniversity.lu.se/about-university/university-glance/mission-vision-and-values/sustainability/sustainability-education-lund-university
Course • Bachelor's level • 7.5 credits
What is speciesism and how does it intersect with racism and sexism? What ideas and developments have made large-scale animal production and its globalisation possible? What place do animals have in struggles for change and social justice?
Start
Spring 2026
Level
Bachelor's
Language
English
Place of study
Lund
Course code
SASH68
- Overview
Overview
Animals are part of our society and culture in many ways. At the same time, they are often treated as objects, frequently marginalised or reduced to commodities, production units, status symbols and tools. In this course, you will critically examine how animals are valued and portrayed in today's Western society. You will explore how economics, science, politics, and the media influence the roles we assign to animals, and the implications for both animals and humans. You will be exposed to new research in critical animal studies, drawing from fields like sociology, media and communication studies, philosophy, cultural studies, geography, gender studies, and critical race studies.
Course syllabus
The syllabus contains the formal and legal details of the entire course. It’s a legal document outlining the course structure and requirements, intended mainly for administrative use.
Course literature
The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.
Course literature SASH68 (PDF, New tab)
- Dates
- Requirements and selection
- Tuition fees
Dates
Applications for this course are currently closed.
You can find information about future application opportunities here.
Requirements and selection
Prerequisites
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each \ semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 14,375 \ First payment: SEK 14,375
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Overview
Animals are part of our society and culture in many ways. At the same time, they are often treated as objects, frequently marginalised or reduced to commodities, production units, status symbols and tools. In this course, you will critically examine how animals are valued and portrayed in today's Western society. You will explore how economics, science, politics, and the media influence the roles we assign to animals, and the implications for both animals and humans. You will be exposed to new research in critical animal studies, drawing from fields like sociology, media and communication studies, philosophy, cultural studies, geography, gender studies, and critical race studies.
Course literature
The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.
Course literature SASH68 (PDF, New tab)
Dates
Applications for this course are currently closed.
You can find information about future application opportunities here.
Requirements and selection
Prerequisites
General requirements for university studies in Sweden
Selection criteria
Seats are allocated according to the following: The general average (GPA) of your higher secondary school leaving certificate: 34 %, The Swedish national university aptitude test: 34 %, number of previous ECTS at application deadline (up to 165): 32 %. If students have equal credentials, seats are allocated based on their results on The Swedish National University Aptitude Test. If this too is equal, seats are allocated based on a draw.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens
Citizens of countries outside:
- The European Union (EU)
- The European Economic Area (EEA) and
- Switzerland
are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each \ semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 14,375 \ First payment: SEK 14,375
Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.
No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Contact us
Adacemic Advisor
Jonna Jansson
Email: jonna.jansson@kultur.lu.se
Phone: +46 46 222 74 05