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Faculty of Social Sciences

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Our faculty

The faculty consists of eighteen departments and institutes and around ten centres. Social sciences is a broad field of knowledge that focuses on people and society – studying social science suits you who want to understand the world. The capital region has strong links to research and the business sector, which provides excellent opportunities for collaboration. At the Faculty of Social Sciences, advanced and high-quality research is conducted in established as well as interdisciplinary fields. Within social science disciplines, there are strong links to current societal and political challenges, which generate key research questions.

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Become a researcher

Are you a curious person who’s driven to learn and know more? Learn more about PhD studies.

Dissertations

Here you can see the Faculty's recent and upcoming dissertations.

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Quick facts about the Faculty

Here you can find facts about the Faculty, a quick overview of Sweden's largest faculty – number of students and staff.

Profile areas

Read more about the eight profile areas within the Human Sciences.

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Collaboration and societal development

Through cooperation with other universities and collaborations with cultural, business and public institutions, Stockholm University contributes to the development of society.

Contact

Here you find contact information to the Faculty management and press contacts.

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