Comparative Sociology: Putting Societies in Perspective

Education facts

Code: 2SC208

The course introduces comparative sociology by asking what makes Sweden – or any other country – special, and how such questions can be addressed through systematic comparison. You engage with classic works analysing differences between societies in areas such as economic development, political systems, inequality and exclusion. Through key contributions in historical comparative sociology, you learn how comparative analysis can illuminate contemporary social issues, from environmental policy and welfare states to globalization, colonialism and broader social change.

Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) within the social sciences including at least 30 credits in sociology. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6. This requirement can be met either by achieving the required score on an internationally recognised test, or by previous upper secondary or university studies in some countries. Detailed instructions on how to provide evidence of your English proficiency are available at universityadmissions.se.

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.

• Comparative Sociology: Putting Societies in Perspective

  Uppsala University

  Start date: 31 August 2026

  End date: 30 September 2026

  Pace of study: 100 %