Contemporary Sociological Analyses and Horizons

Education facts

Code: SC2101

<p>This course celebrates the contemporary breadth and diversity of sociological research. Emerging and established analytical perspectives from fields such as environmental sociology and welfare sociology are presented and discussed. Students are also given the opportunity to explore different current research directions in sociology in project form heightening their appreciation of the types of research questions motivating conventional and applied social research today. This is a core course in sociology at the postgraduate level and the introductory course on the Master Programme in Sociology. It can also be followed as an optional course by both domestic and international students.</p> <p>Language of instruction: English</p>

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree in social science or other related subjects is required, or at least 60 credits in sociology, including at least 30 credits from first cycle in-debt courses or equivalent.  Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

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.

• Contemporary Sociological Analyses and Horizons

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 2 September 2024

  End date: 4 November 2024

  Pace of study: 100 %