Sociology:The Sociology of Human Development

Education facts

Code: SOCB33

<p>Understand the forces shaping our world. This course combines classical and modern sociological theories to explore global change - from the rise of nation-states and capitalism to today’s development challenges and social inequalities.</p><p>A sociological understanding of global development and social change forms the basis of this course. You will learn how societies are organised and how they transform over time. We explore both classical and modern theories to understand the forces shaping our world. Topics include the rise of nation-states, capitalism, bureaucracy, the creation and persistence of inequality, and today’s global development challenges. </p><p>The course is taught in English and can be taken as a freestanding theme 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:The Sociology of Human Development

  Lund University

  Lund

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 1 November 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %