Law, Society and Corruption

Education facts

Code: RÄSN11

<p>Corruption is an elusive concept that needs to be studied from a multidisciplinary perspective to be understood. This course introduces you to global and interdisciplinary perspectives on corruption and anti-corruption studies.</p><p>In this course, you will be examining the emergence, explanation, persistence, and presence of corruption from various social science perspectives. Central to the course are theoretical, empirical and methodological questions and policy debates.</p><p>The course is divided into four themes:</p><ol><li>An introduction to global indicators of corruption, the rule of law and good governance and their implications for an understanding of law, development and social change.</li><li>Multi-disciplinary strategies and theoretical perspectives on (anti-) corruption.</li><li>Methodological and ethical questions in (anti-) corruption studies.</li><li>Insights from field research.</li></ol><h3>Assessment </h3><p>You write two assignments for this course: one based on seminar participation, and one based on a critical reflection of the course literature. You are also assessed on how actively you participate in seminars and on your performance in oral presentations.</p>

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree including 90 ECTS credits in the sociology of law or other relevant disciplines such as sociology, criminology, law, political science, social work, or the equivalent. English course 6/B (advanced proficiency).

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Law, Society and Corruption

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 2 December 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %