Social sciences
Programmes
Bachelor's programme • 3 years • 180 credits
This interdisciplinary Bachelor's programme focuses on economic, social, and political processes linked to development. You will gain tools to understand how societies change, both locally and globally.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Explore crime, deviance and control through a cultural lens. This interdisciplinary programme combines sociology, anthropology and criminology to help you understand how meaning is created in criminal behaviour.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Are you interested in working with development related issues, with a focus on human development, poverty reduction and sustainability? This interdisciplinary programme gives insights into development-related fields from a social science point of view.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
The Master’s Programme in European Affairs provides in-depth knowledge of EU institutions, law, governance and external relations. You learn how the EU operates, how decisions are made, and how Europe interacts with the wider world.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Are you interested in globalisation, conflict, and social change? The Master's programme in Global Studies at Lund University offers an interdisciplinary approach to understanding some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Critically engage with how people and societies shape and are shaped by nature, power and culture. This master’s programme examines the complex sustainability challenges that emerge at the intersection of environment, politics and everyday life.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
The Master’s Programme in Human Geography is a two-year international programme that explores how cultural, economic, social and political processes shape people’s lives and the places they inhabit, from a geographical perspective.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Master’s programme in Human Resources with a focus on social sustainability and innovation. Prepare for future-oriented HR roles and research in a changing global labour market.
Master's programme • 1 year • 60 credits
Do you want to drive societal change using innovation? The Master of Science Programme in Innovation and Societal Change trains you in innovation development and governance with a focus on addressing society's many challenges.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
If you are driven by curiosity and a desire to contribute to a fairer world, this Master’s Programme blends research, field experience and management training to prepare you for work in global development.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Lund University has Sweden's most popular master's programme in Media and Communication Studies. In this programme, you immerse yourself in the media's connection to popular culture, morality, the audience, diversity, and political engagement.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Explore human thoughts, feelings and behaviours at an advanced level. The Master’s programme in Psychology offers specialisation and a broad theoretical foundation, drawing on current research and tools to understand how people function, develop and interact.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Study how people shape society and culture across the globe. In this programme you will gain research skills, do fieldwork or an internship, and prepare for a career in policy, development work or academia.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Strengthen your skills in quantitative and qualitative methods. At this programme you will learn how to develop, carry out, and analyse data for research projects.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Discover how gender, class, ethnicity, and sexuality shape society with the Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender. This programme blends modern feminist theories with practice, preparing you for doctoral studies and diverse career paths.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
Study how and why societies change. This Master’s in Sociology focuses on sustainability, inequality, and digital transformation, preparing you for research or advanced professional roles.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
In the Master’s Programme in Sociology of Law, you learn about social norms and the origin and application of laws, their effects and functions. You will gain an understanding of the legal system's possibilities, limitations, and interrelation with society.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
This is a two-year interdisciplinary programme that equips you with the skills to excel in global communication roles. You will learn how to use communication to achieve strategic goals and build sustainable organisations.
Master's programme • 2 years • 120 credits
How are welfare systems governed and developed? This interdisciplinary programme combines perspectives from political science, social work, sociology and economics – preparing you to lead, analyse and improve welfare policies and services in a changing world.