Study sociology or demography with us

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Study Sociology or Demography spring 2025

Apply between September 16 - October 15

"My education gave me a solid foundation for a career in the field of Sociology"

What does a sociologist do? Our alumnus Ackson Mwale, now a lecturer at the University of Zambia, studied the Master's Programme in Sociology at Stockholm University.

What is Sociology and Demography?

Sociology is the scientific study of the origin, development, organization, and functions of human societies. The subject helps you understand how individual lives are affected by gender, social background and ethnicity.

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Here you will find information on how you can influence your education, apply for study breaks and other things you need to know during your education.

Study abroad

The international student exchange with Erasmus+ in Europe gives you the opportunity to spend a part of your training at one of Stockholm University’s many partner universities in Europe.

Our research

We conduct sociological and demographic research of a high international standard and are ranked among the top 50 Sociology departments in the world.

Recent publications

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Ongoing research projects

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News

2024-09-12

Department of Sociology

Later start of parenthood increases income equality

There is a slight decrease in income inequality between families with small children, according to a new study from Stockholm University. Later start of parenthood seems to be a main driving force behind the equalisation.

Four parents sit on a bench in a park and talk with a pram in front of them.

2024-09-06

Department of Sociology

Conference sheds light on the multicultural school

How can teachers improve the conditions for the inclusion of students with foreign background? This was the subject of a conference at Stockholm University where researchers met primary school teachers and shared their insights.

Children and teachers playing a ball game on a school yard.

Children and Young People International Relations and Migration School, Education and Learning Society, Democracy and Welfare

2024-06-27

Gender equality following parental union dissolution is increasing

A new study by demographers at Stockholm University shows that gender equality, measured in the share of days fathers take off work to care for a sick child, is higher after union dissolution than it was when the parents still lived together. This silent revolution in family behaviour is mainly explained by 50/50 living arrangements of the children.