Morals and Rationality: Sociological Perspectives

7.5 credits

Course, Master's level, 2SC201

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
1 October 2026–3 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
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.

Selection

Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 14,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 14,250

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Application deadline
15 April 2026
Application code
UU-23507

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
24 July 2026–24 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
1 October 2026–3 November 2026
Language of instruction
English
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.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
24 July 2026–24 August 2026
Information on registration from the department

About the course

This course provides you with in-depth knowledge of sociological perspectives on rationality and morality. You will learn how theories of rationality and morality have developed and how they are put to use in contemporary sociological research. The course deals with how actions can be understood and explained on the basis of moral or rational premises, how conceptions of right and wrong are regulated and expressed in different contexts and how they vary between different groups.

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