University of Gothenburg
The Department of Sociology and Work Science
The Department of Sociology and Work Science

The Department of Sociology and Work Science

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  2. The Department of Sociology and Work Science

We offer education in sociology, work science, criminology and human resources management. Our research programmes cover the labour market and working life, social welfare, social movements, sustainable development, environmental policy, the sociology of law, crime and social control.

News and Events

News – 2 May 2023
New Heads at the Department of Sociology and Work Science
On 1 May, Professor Micael Björk took over as new Head of Department at the Department of Sociology and Work Science. At the…
News – 26 April 2023
EU project will help sports institutions become more gender equal
April 19 saw the launch of SUPPORTER (SecUring sPORTs Education thRough innovative and inclusive Gender Equality Plans), an…
News – 29 December 2022
New research school for PhD students in migration and integration
The University of Gothenburg and Linköping University are joining forces to create a new research school and graduate…

Our Research

The Department is comprised of a multidisciplinary team conducting research within sociology, criminology, work science, and science and technology studies.

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Doctoral Studies
We offer postgraduate studies in sociology and work science. There is a also a specialisation on science and technology…

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We provide high-quality education in the disciplines of sociology, work science, criminology, and human resources management…
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