Sociology: Managing Sustainability, Society and Collective Behaviour

Education facts

Code: SOCB34

<p>Why does sustainability so often remain a promise rather than a practice? This course helps you explore how society, politics and markets affect change - and how people work together for a more sustainable future, using sociological perspectives and real-world examples.</p><p>Gain a sociological perspective on sustainability and why it matters. You will look at the ecological, social and economic dimensions that must work together for sustainable development. You will also trace how awareness of environmental issues has grown over time and learn tools to analyse why there is often a gap between what is promised and what is actually done. </p><p>Sociology helps you understand how norms, power and inequality shape collective behaviour and institutions. In this course, you apply sociological theories and methods to sustainability questions, connecting ideas to real world actions and social change. </p><p>At Lund’s Department of Sociology, you will meet dedicated teachers who are also active researchers, giving you insights into the latest findings. The course is taught in English and can be taken as a freestanding course or as part of the Bachelor of Science Programme in Development Studies (SGUTV). </p><p>Please note! This is a so-called theme course, which means it does not qualify you for higher-level sociology courses. It can be studied without previous university merits. If you’re unsure what this means for your studies, please contact our Study Advisers at studievagledare@soc.lu.se.</p>

Entry requirements

General requirements and studies equivalent to Swedish Upper Secondary School course Social Studies 1b or 1a1+1a2/Social Studies level 1b or level 1a2

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.

• Sociology: Managing Sustainability, Society and Collective Behaviour

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 2 November 2026

  End date: 17 January 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %