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We offer a lively and collaborative research environment. Our department has a strong international research profile. Demography and Sociology at Stockholm University are highly ranked in several university rankings.

The studies

In Demography, you will learn how populations change. Sociology will give you the ability to view society from different perspectives. In both subjects you will develop your analytical skills, as well as your knowledge of quantitative methods.

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After the studies

We asked some of our alumi about their path after their studies in Sociology and Demography.

Ackson Mwale is a lecturer at the Unviersity of Zambia

I am currently doing research on gender based violence, and women’s empowerment.

Read the interview with Ackson

Ana Tramosljanin is a PhD student at the Department of Human Geography

I look at how changes in the rental sector, such as renovations and privatisations of public housing, affect segregation.

Read the interview with Ana

Signe Svallfors is leading a research project

"This project is about a very large aspect of human life. It is something that affects all people in the society."

Read the interview with Signe

Rankings

The Department of Sociology at Stockholm University is ranked 56th in QS World University Rankings 2025.
Demography at Stockholm University is ranked 3rd in Europe and 4th worldwide according to the SCImago Institutions Rankings (SIR).

PhD programme

If you would like to immerse yourself in a specific phenomenon, then a PhD programme is the right way to go.

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Questions about master's studies

For questions about the master’s programmes in Demography and Sociology or our master’s courses, such as admissions, registrations, study breaks and transfer of credits, you are welcome to contact the master's assistant directors.

Anna Borén, Anna Carin Haag

master@sociology.su.se

Last updated: 2025-12-19

Source: Department of Sociology