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17 PhD programmes in Sociology in Sweden

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Luleå University of Technology4,3(19)
Luleå, Sweden Top 5% in Worldwide

Human Work Science

Human Work Science at Luleå University of Technology includes research on work environment, technology and production systems, work organization, and/or other social processes from humans’ conditions and needs in order to create safe and attractive work and socially sustainable development in working life, industry and society.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsTuition not available
Lund University4,5(115)
Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociology at Lund University is a discipline analysing social relations and processes ranging from global and historical transformations to everyday relations, life history and formation of identities at an individual level. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Linköping University4,2(38)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Sociology - Working Life

Work plays a central role in most people's lives and is therefore an important area of sociological research. This Sociology - Working Life programme is offered at Linköping University.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(67)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology and Work Science

The Department of Sociology and Work Science at the University of Gothenburg is comprised of a multidisciplinary team conducting research within sociology, criminology, work science, and science and technology studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(124)
Visby, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology

Research at the Department of Sociology at Uppsala University covers a broad range of areas and approaches. This variety in theoretical and methodological perspectives has helped to produce a vivid and creative research environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Linköping University4,2(38)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Ethnic and Migration Studies

The postgraduate education program in Ethnic and Migration Studies at Linköping University focuses on issues of international migration and ethnic relations, both from a Swedish and a global perspective

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Uppsala University4,2(124)
Visby, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology of Education

Sociology of Education at Uppsala University explores education - in the broad sense of the word - as a social phenomenon.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Linköping University4,2(38)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Analytical Sociology

The Analytical Sociology program at Linköping University aims to broaden and deepen the doctoral student's knowledge in the subject of analytical sociology and to make the doctoral student well prepared for independent work in the field.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Karlstad University4,1(8)
Karlstad, Sweden Top 8% in Worldwide

Sociology

Together with Gender Studies, Social Work and Psychology, Sociology forms part of the Department of Social and Psychological Studies at Karlstad University. Sociology also collaborates with other social science subjects in the research school affiliated with the Centre for Regional Studies.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Linköping University4,2(38)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Culture and Society

The doctoral programme at the Department of Culture and Society at Linköping University consists of two parts: courses and independent research that results in the submission of a scholarly licentiate or doctoral thesis. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Lund University4,5(115)
Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Service Studies

Doctoral education in Service Studies at the department from Lund University is interdisciplinary and focuses on services as an object of study.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Lund University4,5(115)
Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Technology and Society

The doctoral subject Technology and Society at Lund University encompasses multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary studies of technology’s role, interplay and importance in different sectors of society. 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Stockholm University3,9(96)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Sociology

Sociology at Stockholm University focuses on human social behavior and the relationship between individuals and society. In other words, social processes are studied at the individual, group and societal levels in sociology.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Linköping University4,2(38)
Linköping, Sweden Top 2% in Worldwide

Technology and Social Change

Scholars at the Department of Technology and Social Change at Linköping University explore how technology is developed and used in social contexts as well as how technological change affects and is affected by cultural, political and economic processes in society.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Lund University4,5(115)
Lund, Sweden Top 0.5% in Worldwide

Sociology of Law

The doctoral (PhD) Sociology of Law programme at Lund University consists of four years of full-time studies (240 credits). 

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
University of Gothenburg4,1(67)
Göteborg, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Environmental Social Science

The PhD Programme in Environmental Social Science at the University of Gothenburg provides a platform for interrogating how we understand and investigate the relationships between society and the environment.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree
Stockholm University3,9(96)
Stockholm, Sweden Top 1% in Worldwide

Social Anthropology

Social Anthropology is a social science subject focused on cultural variation and human diversity across the globe. The programme at Stockholm University concerns itself with human relationships in their social, cultural, economic and political context.

Ph.D. Full-time On-campus
4 yearsFree

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