Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) including 90 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.

Learning outcomes

Having undertaken the course, the student will be able to:

* critically reflect on the characteristics of sociology as a subject and what characterizes sociological questions;

* show in-depth knowledge of matters pertaining to the philosophy of science of the subject of sociology;

* reflect orally and in writing, with critical awareness, on the prerequisites and limitations of academic sociology;

* demonstrate skills in academic writing and reference management.

Content

The course introduces the students to the master's programme in sociology at Uppsala University. The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge and awareness of what characterizes sociological questions and what thus constitutes a sociological problem, as well as the prerequisites and limitations of sociological knowledge.

Instruction

Teaching is undertaken through lectures, seminars and independent study.

Assessment

The assessment is based on written assignments as well as on active participation during seminars.

Grades: Pass (G), Fail (U).

Where special circumstances apply, exceptions to the standard assessment methods may allow the student to be assessed through alternative methods. Such special circumstances may be notification of special educational support needs from the relevant University Coordinator.

Uppsala University takes academic fraud and plagiarism seriously and takes action against students suspected of involvement in fraud and / or plagiarism. Disciplinary measures consist in formal warnings and suspension from study for specified time periods.