Sociology MA, Sociology of Risk and Uncertainty, 7.5 Credits

The course deals with how risk and uncertainty are perceived, constructed, managed, communicated and/or neglected by social actors at individual, organizational and societal levels. Students explore recent developments in the field, including intersectional risk research and risk governance, and can focus on specific interests within risk and uncertainty and its empirical applications.

Start: Spring semester 2027, period 2
Study period: Week 13 - 17
Language of instruction: English
Code: MIU-M4X10

Study form: Campus
Study pace: 100%
Campus: Östersund

Application:

Applications are open! You can make changes to your application until 15 October 2026

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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 course 6 from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.