Master's Programme in Social Analysis

Education facts

Code: SSA2N

In this programme, you will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in social analysis. Through developing advanced methodological and analytical knowledge and skills, you will be able to study many important contemporary global and local social problems and risks. You will acquire knowledge about how social problems are constructed, as well as about how scientific problems relate to various social issues. The role of social science in society is discussed and it will contribute to a deeper understanding of the possibilities and limitations that science have in terms of resolving or dealing with various social problems. Moreover, the programme provides advanced training in the relationship between methodology and research design, as well as training in how to conduct and evaluate research results. During the first semester, you will also learn how to conduct a literature review of a research field of your choice and you will develop your scientific writing skills. During the second and final semester, you will write a Master's thesis (independent project) of 30 credits, in one of the following subjects: Gender Studies, Human Geography, Media and Communication Studies, Political Science or Sociology.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits with sociology, gender studies, human geography, media and communication studies, social anthropology, social work, political science or equivalent (including an independent project of at least 15 credits) as the main field of study. The applicant must also have qualifications corresponding to the course "English 6" or "English B" from the Swedish Upper Secondary School. For more information on how to document your English language qualifications, see University Admissions in Sweden.

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.

• Master's Programme in Social Analysis

  Örebro University

  Örebro

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %