Critical Security Studies and Technology
This course provides an introduction to basic concepts and currents of ideas, contemporary problem formulations and various research approaches that are dominant in Critical Security Studies (CSS).
The course is focused on socio-technical perspectives where the interaction between people and technical systems is seen as intertwined with a variety of perspectives, norms and values that together form their own unique ontology.
Important areas
Important areas that will be discussed are social constructivism and its links to technology and security, securitization, feminist and postcolonial perspectives, surveillance technology and contemporary security issues such as sustainable development, the environment and technological innovations.
The course will provide the student with tools for analysing current issues in technology and security based on a critical theory.
Application code
25203
Course code
2FS031
Type
Freestanding course
Starting Term
Autumn Term 2025
Study period
2025-11-10 - 2026-01-18
Level
Second cycle
Scope
7.5 credits
Study pace
50%
Study mode
Campus
Location
Stockholm
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements
- at least 7,5 credits in the field of Defence, Crisis management and Security,
- written thesis project including at least 15 credits,
and knowledge corresponding to English 6 (English B).
Application opens
2025-03-17
Application closes
2025-04-15
Admissions round
Autumn Semester 2025
Course syllabus
Contact
If you have questions about the course, please contact the Study Counsellors.
You can reach us by e-mail: studievagledning@fhs.se
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