General provisions

The course is part of the Master's Programme in Sociology.

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:

• Demonstrate skills in leading, planning, implementing and presenting a project assignment from a client.
• Identify relevant social phenomena within the framework of the mission description.
• Carry out an analysis relevant to the project work.
• Communicate the process and results of the project work orally and in writing.

Content

The course aims to develop the students' abilities in how to use sociological theories and methods to implement a project for a client.

Today sociologists work within a range of different professions and organizations. In the past, employment within state and municipal organizations was most common among qualified sociologists, but today it is common to also work within private and non-profit organizations. Sociologists' task is, among other things, to identify, describe and analyze social phenomena, such as why certain social groups find it more difficult to enter the labor market, or how school can shape children's life situation. The course trains these types of skills.

Project assignments can be formulated by clients within public, private or non-profit organizations who need a sociological investigation and analysis within an area relevant to them. During the course, students also reflect on their role in the work process during the project.

Instruction

The teaching consists of lectures, seminars and independent studies. Active participation in seminars is always required. Absence from compulsory components can only partially be compensated by written assignments. Students who fail to meet the attendance requirements will be referred to the next occasion the course is offered.

Assessment

Assessment is based on:

• Written project report
• Oral presentation of the project.
• Participation at seminars
• Own written reflection

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

If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability 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.