Become a researcher

When you study at the doctoral level, you delve into a specific area where you learn about the scientific traditions. Additionally, you develop into an independent and critically examining researcher.

The PhD programme in Sociology and Sociological Demography leads to a doctoral degree (PhD) that comprises a total of 240 credits. This corresponds to approximately four years of full-time study.

PhD studies

Detailed information about our PhD programme is available on our education pages. There, you will find announcements of doctoral positions, syllabi and doctoral courses.

Become a PhD student

Doctoral Student Council

The Doctoral Student Council represents the doctoral students in Sociology and Sociological Demography at Stockholm University.

More about the Doctoral Student Council

Support for researchers

On the University's pages for employees, you will find support for researchers and doctoral students. The information includes funding, dissertation support and funding calls

Support for researchers

Last updated: 2025-10-10

Source: Department of Sociology