Master's Programme in Sociology
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Department of Sociology and Work Science at the Faculty of Social Sciences
Student union
Syllabus
About the programme
The Master´s Programme in Sociology provides rigorous, in-depth research training preparing students for both doctoral studies in the social science and a broad range of professional careers in social research beyond the university. All courses are taught in English and students recruited both domestically and from abroad.
Programme structure and content
The programme structure below applies to students starting the programme in the autumn term of 2026. If you started the programme earlier and have any questions about your programme structure, please contact a student counsellor or the programme coordinator.
Semester 1
SC2101 Contemporary Sociological Analyses and Horizons (15 credits)
SC2205 Social Change (15 credits)
Semester 2
Elective courses (30 credits) including opportunity for Erasmus exchange or to follow a selection of courses at our department with guaranteed admission:
- SC2209 Emotions in Organizations (7.5 credits)
- SC2210 Sustainability Science and Expertise: Sociological Perspectives (7.5 credits)
- SC2401 Work Placement in Applied/Public sociology (15 credits)
- PV2205 Conflict and Collaboration in Organizations (7.5 credits)
Semester 3
SC2310 Research Methodology and Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences (15 credits)
SC2320 Applied Statistical and Digital Methods (15 credits)
During semester 3, an eligibility review takes place for the course SC2501 Master's Thesis in Sociology, 30 credits. Students who do not fulfil the prerequisites for the course (45 credits in sociology at second-cycle level, including 15 credits in advanced studies and 15 credits in methods) are contacted by the study counsellor.
Semester 4
SC2501 Master’s Thesis in Sociology (30 credits)
Study Abroad
In the Programme for Master in Sociology you can go on exchange during semester 2 (preferably) and semester 3 (possibly). Before submitting the application for exchange studies, please make sure that the partner university offers courses that you want to study and that the semester dates don’t differ too much from UGOT’s.
Students in the programme have previously been on exchange at these universities:
- Bielefeld University
- Charles University Prague
- Fudan University Shanghai
- University Institute of Lisbon
- University of Padova
If you have questions, please contact the program coordinator or the international coordinator, Ulrika Agby (ulrika.agby@gu.se).
More information about studying abroad
Facilities
Teaching takes place in the premises of the Faculty of Social Sciences in the Haga district in central Gothenburg. Lectures and seminars within "Campus Haga" are held in the buildings Dragonen and Sappören (Sprängkullsgatan) as well as Husaren (Husargatan).
Welcome Services
GU's Welcome Services offers information and assistance to international students in matters concerning arrival, housing, social activities and other things that are important to make the most of your stay in Gothenburg and the University of Gothenburg.
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