24 monthsProgramme duration
62,500 SEKTuition Fee/year
15 Jan, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme is an interdisciplinary social science master's programme which will give you a knowledge of globalisation, conflict and social change. You will gain an understanding of theories connected to processes of globalisation and transformation, which are analysed through various disciplinary frameworks. The programme presents major cultural, economic, political and socio-psychological theories and concepts which will make you able to make informed and comparative analyses of how globalisation is connected to conflict and social change. The medium of instruction is English. This means that lectures and seminars will be given in English and that examinations (including the master's thesis) will be in English. The programme in global studies prepares you for a career as policy maker, trainer and practitioner working with global issues in government agencies, private companies or NGOs. It also prepares you for PhD studies.
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Programme overview
Main Subject
Sociology
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
This programme is an interdisciplinary social science master's programme which will give you a knowledge of globalisation, conflict and social change. You will gain an understanding of theories connected to processes of globalisation and transformation, which are analysed through various disciplinary frameworks. The programme presents major cultural, economic, political and socio-psychological theories and concepts which will make you able to make informed and comparative analyses of how globalisation is connected to conflict and social change. The medium of instruction is English. This means that lectures and seminars will be given in English and that examinations (including the master's thesis) will be in English. The programme in global studies prepares you for a career as policy maker, trainer and practitioner working with global issues in government agencies, private companies or NGOs. It also prepares you for PhD studies.
Questions about the programme and studying at Lund University?
Fill in our contact form
We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Admission Requirements
- Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
- Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance
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