Sociology MA, Risk, Resilience, Working Life: A Sociological Introduction, 7.5 Credits

This course offers a sociological lens to analytically comprehend the interplay of risk, resilience, and working life. The course integrates the themes and focuses on research that attempts to include components from the various fields. Overall, this course offers students a nuanced perspective on the interactions of risk, resilience, and working life, fostering both theoretical understanding and practical application in sociological inquiry.


  • Start: Autumn semester 2026, period 1
  • Study period: Week 36 - 40
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Code: MIU-M4X81
  • Study form: Campus
  • Study pace: 100%
  • Campus: Östersund
Application:
Application opens 3 March
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The structure of the teaching

The campus course includes several meetings where you are expected to participate on site, and some components require mandatory attendance.

The distance course requires that you have access to a computer with an internet connection. All communication takes place via the course’s online platform and meeting tools such as Zoom.

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in social or behavioural sciences, of which a minimum of 60 credits in sociology. English level 2/English 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.

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The page was updated 9/5/2025