Master's Programme in Sociology
Our Master´s Programme in Sociology gives you the ability to do independent analyses of social issues using sociological theories and sociological methods. If you want to apply to one of our Master´s programmes starting autumn 2025 the application is open October 15, 2024 - January 15, 2025.
Sociology is the science about human social behaviour and relations between people and societies. Frequent sociological issues deal with processes and patterns of the interaction of groups and individuals, forms of organization of social groups, relations between groups, influence of groups on the behaviour of individuals and differencies among people in terms of power resources and life chances.
This is a two-year programme leading to a Master´s degree in Sociology. The objective of the Master´s Programme in Sociology is to provide students with the ability to do independent analyses of social issues using sociological theories and sociological methods
Teachers at the programme are researchers that are highly active in the international research community, in several of Stockholm University's leading research areas.
Sociology at Stockholm University is continuously ranked as top 50 in the world according to both the QS World University Rankings by subject, read more here, and the Shanghai ranking (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, ARWU), read more here.
The language of instruction is English. The programme starts once a year, in the autumn.
Information for admitted students autumn 2024
Congratulations! You have been admitted at Stockholm University and we hope that you will enjoy your studies with us.
In order to ensure that your studies begin as smoothly as possible we have compiled a short checklist for the beginning of the semester.
Follow the instructions on whether you have to reply to your offer or not.
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Checklist for admitted students
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Activate your university account
The first step in being able to register and gain access to all the university's IT services.
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Register at your department
Registration can be done in different ways. Read the instructions from your department below.
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Read all the information on this page
Here you will find what you need to know before your course or programme starts.
IMPORTANT
Your seat may be withdrawn if you do not register according to the instructions provided by your department.
Information from the department - programmes
Register to the programme and activate your University account.
Before you can start the programme you need to register. You can do it online at Ladok for students between 12-25 August. Its' important that you register othervise you'll lose your place.
If you are having problem with the registration please contact master@sociology.su.se.
International students with a temporary Swedish civic number (containing a P or a T) must get a one-time code to be able to activate the University account. If you are here at campus you can pick up the one-time code from the Infocentre. If you are not able to be here before August 25, please email master@sociology.su.se for help.
Students on waiting list
If we have places left students on the waiting list will be contacted by email.
Athena -learning platform
Athena is the learning platform at Stockholm University. At Athena you’ll have access to all information about the course such as schedule, schedule changes, course material and more. Before you can log in to Athena you need to activate your university account and register to your course.
More information about Athena here.
Please note that to get notification about important information from the course you need to change the settings and activate notification to your email-address. You can do that in Settings that you find under your name in the right top corner.
Athena has a mobile app that you can use. The name of that app is itslearning. The app is free of charge and you can download it to iPhones and Android-mobiles. To get notification about important information from the course you need to change the settings to allow the app to send you notification.
More information
Please see the webpage of the Department of sociology or contact master@sociology.su.se
Welcome activities
Stockholm University organises a series of welcome activities that stretch over a few weeks at the beginning of each semester. The programme is voluntary (attendance is optional) and includes Arrival Service at the airport and an Orientation Day, see more details about these events below.
Your department may also organise activities for welcoming international students. More information will be provided by your specific department.
Find your way on campus
Stockholm University's main campus is in the Frescati area, north of the city centre. While most of our departments and offices are located here, there are also campus areas in other parts of the city.
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For new international students
Sociology is the science about human social behaviour and relations between people and societies. Frequent sociological issues deal with processes and patterns of the interaction of groups and individuals, forms of organization of social groups, relations between groups, influence of groups on the behaviour of individuals and differencies among people in terms of power resources and life chances.
This is a two-year programme leading to a Master´s degree in Sociology. The objective of the Master´s Programme in Sociology is to provide students with the ability to do independent analyses of social issues using sociological theories and sociological methods
Teachers at the programme are researchers that are highly active in the international research community, in several of Stockholm University's leading research areas.
Sociology at Stockholm University is continuously ranked as top 50 in the world according to both the QS World University Rankings by subject, read more here, and the Shanghai ranking (Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, ARWU), read more here.
The language of instruction is English. The programme starts once a year, in the autumn.
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Programme overview
The objective of the Master´s Programme in Sociology is to provide students with the ability to do independent analyses of social issues using sociological theories and sociological methods.
The programme consists of compulsory courses 45 credits, elective courses 45 credits, and a Master´s thesis 30 credits. The compulsory part is made up of courses in sociological theory and in empirical analysis. The elective courses are chosen from the wide range of master level courses offered by the Department of Sociology. Upon agreement, courses from other departments can be included in the programme. The compulsory courses provide a thorough knowledge of general Sociology and the elective courses allow for a high level of flexibility and specialization within the programme.
Year 1
Semester 1
Classical Sociological Theory 7.5 credits – halftime periods A-B
Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences 7.5 credits – halftime periods A-B
Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences 1, 7.5 credits - halftime periods C-D or Quantitative Methods in the Social Sciences 2, 7.5 credits – halftime period C-D at semester 2.
Social Network Analysis 7.5 credits - halftime period C-D, or an elective course 7.5 credits.Semester 2
Modern sociological Theory 7.5 credits – halftime periods A-B
Elective courses 22.5 credits. Opportunity to take Social Stratification 7.5 credits .Year 2
Semester 3
Elective courses 22.5 credits, opportunity to take Social Network Analysis 7.5 credits
Research Methods 7,5 hp – halftime period C-D
Semester 4
Master's Thesis in Sociology, 30 credits
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How to apply
Master’s programmes at Department of Sociology will only have one admission round for all applicants. This means that if you want to apply to one of our Master´s programmes starting autumn 2025, the application deadline is January 15, 2025.
When applying to our master's programmes, it is required that you also submit a motivation letter including your research ideas. You must use this web form to create your motivation letter.
Once completed you will receive an e-mail with a pdf to upload with your application at www.universityadmissions.se / www.antagning.se If you do not upload your motivation letter it will not be assessed. The last day to upload the motivation letter is 3 February 2025. Any questions related to this can be directed to master@sociology.su.se
Selection process
Additional eligibility criteriaIn ranking the applicants for programmes at the Department of Sociology the following components are used to assess the merits of applicants:
• Grades of academic courses (1-50)
• Motivation letter (1-50)
• Relevance of previous studies in relation to the programme in question (1-100)
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More information
Meet us and our students
Watch the webinar to learn more about the two programmes in Sociology and meet our students.
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Career opportunities
Sociologists have a broad labour market both within the private and the public sector. A sociological education will help you develop analytical skills in the form of theory as well as both quantitative and qualitative research methods. These skills will make you able to investigate social issues, and to assess, evaluate and perform surveys on social phenomena.
This program also provides you with a good foundation for applying for a PhD position after graduation.
Read interviews with our alumni here!
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Contact
Questions about master's courses/programmes: master@sociology.su.se
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