The MSc in Sociology (programme code SASCO) will prepare you for PhD studies in sociology as well as for advanced professional work. It combines deep subject knowledge with broadening perspectives.

You will have considerable freedom to select courses according to interest and future needs. The programme enables you to develop critical thinking, analytical skills and the ability to conduct societal analysis, as well as to acquire specialised knowledge of sociology. On completion of the programme, you will be awarded a degree of Master of Science (120 credits) specialising in sociology.

The programme is given on Campus in Lund at the Department of Sociology: http://www.soc.lu.se/en

Language of instruction: English.

In the programme, you will gain:

• knowledge and understanding in sociology, including both broad knowledge of the field and a considerable degree of specialised knowledge in certain areas of the field as well as specialised insight into current research and development work.

• specialised knowledge of research methods in sociology.

• the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge, and to analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information.

• the ability to identify and formulate research questions critically, autonomously and creatively as well as to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames and so contribute to the formation of knowledge as well as the ability to evaluate this work.

• the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in some other qualified capacity.

The programme also offers you the possibility to apply for a double degree with Fudan University in Shanghai, which means that you can get two degrees within the two years of studies, one from Lund University and one from Fudan University. For more information please contact our Study Advisers: studievagledare [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se.

Courses and credits

• Semester 1: Classical and Contemporary Theory (SOCN03, 15 credits), Methods and Social Analysis (SOCN06, 15 credits)
• Semester 2: Modern Classics (SOCN04, 15 credits) or Selected courses in theory of science and research methods given by Graduate School (15 credits). Please go to Graduate School's website for more information.
• Semester 3: Internship (SOCN20 or SOCN21, 30 credits). Please go to The Department of Sociology's website for more information. or Study abroad (30 credits) or Elective courses (30 credits). (Ethnographic fieldwork SANN15, 15 credits, can be included as an elective course. More info on soc.lu.se).
• Semester 4: Master’s thesis (SOCM04, 30 credits)