Overview
In this Social Analysis programme at Örebro University, 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 of construction of social problems, and gain insight into and develop knowledge and reflexive skills with regard to the construction and perception of social problems, as well as to the way in which scientific problems relate to various social issues.
The role of social science in society is discussed and your studies will contribute to an understanding of the possibilities and limitations 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 in how to conduct and evaluate analysis in research.
Career
Advanced skills in social analysis are sought after both in the public and private sectors, nationally and internationally. Such knowledge and skills can be used for research and development, evaluations, market analysis, gender impact assessment, risk analysis and project management.
This programme will equip you with knowledge and skills enabling you to work as a social analyst, and the prerequisites needed for further studies in doctoral programmes. The programme is taught in English since skills in communicating science in English are increasingly crucial on the international labour market.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Social analysis: Theory and Method
- Sociology, Independent Project - Thesis
- Media and Communication Studies, Independent Project - Thesis
- Human Geography, Independent Project - Thesis
- Political Science, Independent Project - Thesis
- Gender Studies, Independent Project
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Sociology Informatics & Information Technology Business Intelligence & Analytics View 6 other Masters in Business Intelligence & Analytics in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General 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.
Tuition Fee
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International
6205 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6205 EUR per year during 12 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 12 months.
- Tuition fee, first instalment: 34568 SEK
- Total fee: 69100 SEK
Living costs for Örebro
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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