The new program will be a mix of criminology and psychology, offered as a bachelor's program on campus in Östersund. According to official sources, there will be around 40 places in the program, with the hope that it will start in the autumn of 2027. The university wants to invest in this program to create a unique educational offering in the region.
According to SVT Jämtlandsnytt, Pär Olausson, dean of the Faculty of Humanities, described the new program as one of the most sought-after at Mid Sweden University. He also noted that the university assesses there is a large and growing demand, aligned with the number of facilities the Swedish Prison and Probation Service is building up. This demand reflects broader societal needs for expertise in these fields.
It is one of the most sought-after programs at Mid Sweden University.
Specific details about the program's curriculum, admission requirements, and formal approval status remain unclear, as do the exact new operations the Swedish Prison and Probation Service is investing in. Additionally, how this program compares to existing criminology or psychology programs in Sweden has not been specified by the university.
We assess that there is a large demand that becomes larger and larger in line with the number of facilities that the Swedish Prison and Probation Service is building up. We believe that it can contribute with competence.