Markets, Welfare and Social Movements: Sociological Perspectives
Summary
This course package consists of two in-depth courses in sociology. The first examines how markets and capitalism shape our society, whilst the second explores social movements. Both courses incorporate local and global perspectives.
About
During the first course (Markets and Welfare in Contemporary Society: Local and Global Perspectives), you will learn how markets and economic systems shape society, our lives and our opportunities. Among other things, the course examines how market logic shapes the welfare state, and how financialisation and economisation affect the labour and housing markets, healthcare, the climate transition, our everyday lives and our relationships.
During the course, you will develop the knowledge to analyse how markets and market logics shape society, create and reproduce inequality, and reshape power relations within organisations, working life and everyday life.Read more about the course: Markets and Welfare in Contemporary Society: Local and Global PerspectivesThe second course (Local and Global Social Movements) focuses on theories of social movements and provides you with an understanding of how and why such movements arise. The course covers both international and national social movements and discusses strategies and forms of protest. During the course, you will also have the opportunity to study a social movement of your own choosing. Read more about the course: Local and Global Social Movements
Who should apply?
This course package is suitable for those studying sociology, political science, economics or other social science subjects who wish to gain a deeper understanding of how society and people function.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Students should have at least 30 credits in Social Sciences. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 6/English B/English level 2 or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
After graduation
The programme can be used to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology. As well as a sociologist, you can also describe yourself as a social scientist or behavioural scientist. After graduation, you can work on social issues within government agencies, non-profit organisations, companies or local authorities. Examples of job titles include analyst, case officer, coordinator and project manager.
After completing your Bachelor’s degree, you can also continue your studies and eventually become a teacher or researcher. You can build on your studies with a Master’s degree in sociology, work studies, criminology, HR or another social science subject. It is also possible to progress towards a secondary school teaching qualification (KPU).
Facilities
Teaching takes place in the premises of the Faculty of Social Sciences in the Haga district in central Gothenburg. Lectures and seminars within "Campus Haga" are held in the buildings Dragonen and Sappören (Sprängkullsgatan) as well as Husaren (Husargatan).
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Exchange opportunities
Students who are studying free standing courses/building their own degree have great opportunities for exchange studies. The only requirement is that the exchange courses can be included in your future degree at the University of Gothenburg.
