Sociology MA, Sociology of Crises and Disaster Risk Reduction
Mid Sweden University
Flexibel – Sundsvall/Östersund
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Sociology MA, Sociology of Crises and Disaster Risk Reduction
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Code: SO040A
The course explores sociological perspectives on crises and disasters, from everyday emergencies to large-scale societal catastrophes. Students analyse how crises both reflect and reshape social order, considering historical and contemporary research, societal responses, power structures, cultural norms, and institutional capacities, with connections to resilience, sustainability, and climate change.
Entry requirements
A bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in social or behavioural sciences, of which a minimum of 60 credits in sociology. English level 2/English 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.
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