Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.
Language
English
Credits
240 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Göteborg, Sweden
Disciplines
Sociology
Overview
This Sociology and Work Science programme offered by University of Gothenburg enables students to conduct independent research within sociology, work science, and related interdisciplinary fields. Research examines how social relations, institutions, occupations, and organisations shape everyday life and societal development. Doctoral candidates become part of a multidisciplinary research environment and pursue original thesis projects focused on significant social issues and transformations.
Key Facts
The programme encompasses a broad range of research areas, including labour markets, working life, family relations, childhood, ageing, welfare, civil society, social movements, criminology, and science and technology studies. Research also addresses topics such as policing, gang formation, homelessness, public safety, financial crime, sustainability, environmental policy, governance, globalisation, transport and energy transitions, economic sociology, and political sociology. Across the field, gender and class serve as important analytical perspectives for understanding social processes and inequalities.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Sociology
- Work Science
- Science and Technology Studies
- Labour Market Studies
- Working Life Research
- Occupational Studies
- Family Studies
- Childhood Studies
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 90
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
A person meets the general entry requirements if he or she has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second-cycle.
Tuition Fees
PhD students do not pay tuition fees.
Living costs
Göteborg, Sweden: 1,085-2,002 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sociology and Work Science.
