Comparative Sociology: Putting Societies in Perspective
Course, Master's level, 2SC208
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–30 September 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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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
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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
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-23516
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 24 July 2026–24 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–30 September 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
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.