Sociology: Master's (Two years) Thesis
Course · 30 credits
Description
Course name: SOCM05, Sociology: Master's (Two years) Thesis. (Swedish name: Sociologi: Examensarbete för masterexamen). Advanced level Master Course (Second Cycle). 30 credits. Autumn and spring semester.
This course can be included in a Master of Science (120 credits) degree specialising in sociology.
To be eligible for a master course you must have passed the bachelor/undergraduate level.
The aim of the course is to provide you with advanced knowledge of sociological theory and research methods. You should then be able to participate in and manage complex projects in qualified work contexts, including research and development.
The main component of the course is your composition of a master's thesis. Major emphasis is placed on your ability to independently identify and formulate a sociological problem and implement relevant sociological theories and methods. Emphasis is also put on defining the thesis project with regard to relevant current research.
The course ends with final seminars, where you will defend your master's thesis and also critically review a fellow student's thesis.
The assessment is mainly based on the quality of the finished master's thesis, but also on your thesis defense and critical review of a fellow student’s thesis.
How to apply for this course
Application for this course is open from mid March to mid April each year and from mid September to mid October each year (Swedish national application dates).
Please apply via the Lund University Swedish website lu.se/lubas/i-uoh-lu-SOCM05. If you already are on this page please look for the brown button "anmälan".
Course documents
Closed for applications
Application opportunitiesContact
Study Adviser at the Department of Sociology
Britt Marie Rönn
Phone: +46 46 222 88 77
Email: britt_marie [dot] ronn [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se
This course is given by the Department of Sociology. Visit our website here.
Requirements and selection
Entry requirements
For admission to the course a Bachelor's degree in Sociology or equivalent is required, plus 30 second-cycle credits in Sociology or the equivalent, as well as 30 second-cycle credits in research methodology and/or theory of knowledge (of which at least 15 credits at advanced level).
Selection criteria
English language requirements
Most of Lund University’s programmes require English Level 6 (unless otherwise stated under 'Entry requirements'). This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency – check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.
How to prove your English proficiency – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements
Check if there are any country-specific eligibility rules for you to study Bachelor's or Master's studies in Sweden:
Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
Apply
Start Autumn Semester 2024
Day-time Lund, full time 100%
In Swedish
Study period
2 September 2024 - 19 January 2025
Application
You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. Find out more: Applying for studies – when to apply
Start Spring Semester 2025
Day-time Lund, full time 100%
In Swedish
Study period
20 January 2025 - 8 June 2025
Application
You can only apply for this course in the 'Swedish student' application round. Find out more: Applying for studies – when to apply
How to apply
Lund University uses a national application system run by University Admissions in Sweden. It is only possible to apply during the application periods.
Step 1: Apply online
- Check that you meet the entry requirements of the programme or course you are interested in (refer to the section above on this webpage).
- Start your application – go to the University Admissions in Sweden website where you create an account and select programmes/courses during the application period.
Visit the University Admissions in Sweden website - Rank your programme/course choices in order of preference and submit them before the application deadline.
Step 2: Submit documents
- Read about how to document your eligibility and how to submit your documents at the University Admissions in Sweden website. Follow any country-specific document rules for Master's studies or Bachelor's studies
Country-specific requirements for Bachelor's studies – universityadmissions.se
Country-specific requirements for Master's studies – universityadmissions.se
- Get all your documents ready:
- official transcripts and high school diploma (Bachelor's applicants)
- official transcripts and degree certificate or proof that you are in the final year of your Bachelor's (Master's applicants)
- passport/ID (all applicants) and
- proof of English proficiency (all applicants).
- Prepare programme-specific documents if stated in the next paragraph on this webpage.
- Upload or send all required documents to University Admissions before the document deadline.
- Pay the application fee (if applicable – refer to the section below on this webpage) before the document deadline.
* Note that the process is different if you are applying as an exchange student or as a part of a cooperation programme (such as Erasmus+).
* If you have studied your entire Bachelor's programme in Sweden and all of your academic credits are in Ladok, you do not have to submit transcripts or your diploma when applying for a Master's programme. However, there may still be other documents you need to submit! See the link below.
* Svensk student?
Läs instruktionerna om att söka till ett internationellt masterprogram på lu.se
Tuition fees
Non-EU/EEA citizens
Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 62 500
First payment: SEK 62 500
Citizens of a country outside of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland are required to pay tuition fees. You pay one instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each semester.
Tuition fees, payments and exemptions
EU/EEA citizens and Switzerland
There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.
Application fee
If you are required to pay tuition fees, you are generally also required to pay an application fee of SEK 900 when you apply at the University Admissions in Sweden website. You pay one application fee regardless of how many programmes or courses you apply to.
- Paying your application fee – universityadmissions.se
- Exemptions from paying the application fee – universityadmissions.se
- Convert currency – xe.com
*Note that there are no tuition or application fees for exchange students or doctoral/PhD students, regardless of their nationality.
Scholarships & funding
Lund University Global Scholarship programme
The Lund University Global Scholarship programme is a merit-based and selective scholarship targeted at top academic students from countries outside the EU/EEA.
Lund University Global Scholarship
Within the framework of the Lund University Global Scholarship programme, the University also offers the African Research Universities Alliance (ARUA) Scholarship targeted at top academic students from selected African research universities.
Swedish Institute Scholarships
The Swedish Institute offers scholarships to international students applying for studies in Sweden at Master's level.
Scholarship information on the Swedish Institute website
Country-specific scholarships and funding options
Lund University has agreements with scholarship organisations and funding bodies in different countries, which may allow applicants to apply for funding or scholarships in their home countries for their studies at Lund University.