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Overview – all our English programmes and courses

Listing all courses and degree programmes in English at the Department of Sociology, Lund University.

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Application periods

  • Autumn courses: mid-March to mid-April each year (the date varies).
  • Spring courses: mid-September to mid-October each year (the date varies).

Theme courses in English

Our freestanding theme courses are intended as a supplement to other studies. They can usually be taken without prior university studies. Please note, however, that these courses generally do not qualify you for further studies. Please ask our study advisers for more information: studievagledare [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se

Spring theme courses:

Autumn theme courses:

Please note that these courses must be applied for in Swedish via antagning.se.

Use the "Apply now" button on the course pages above.

If you need support with your application, you are welcome to contact one of our study advisers at: studievagledare [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se

Gender Studies – English undergraduate and master courses

The Division of Gender Studies offers courses in English at the undergraduate, Master's and Ph.D- levels.

Please note that these courses must be applied for in Swedish via antagning.se.

Use the "Apply now" button on the course pages below.

If you need support with your application, you are welcome to contact one of our study advisers at: studievagledare [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se

Undergraduate Courses 

Spring and autumn 

Autumn

Master courses

Spring

Autumn

Sociology – English master courses

Advanced level freestanding master courses provide you with a deeper academic understanding by broadening your subject knowledge and giving you the opportunity to further specialize. To be eligible for a master course you must have passed the bachelor's (undergraduate) level.

Please note that these courses must be applied for in Swedish via antagning.se.

Use the "Apply now" button on the course pages below.

If you need support with your application, you are welcome to contact one of our study advisers at: studievagledare [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se

Spring and autumn courses

Spring courses

Autumn courses

Social Anthropology – English master courses

Advanced level freestanding master courses provide you with a deeper academic understanding by broadening your subject knowledge and giving you the opportunity to further specialize. To be eligible for a master course you must have passed the bachelor's (undergraduate) level.

Please note that these courses must be applied for in Swedish via antagning.se.

Use the "Apply now" button on the course pages below.

If you need support with your application, you are welcome to contact one of our study advisers at: studievagledare [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se

Spring and autumn course

Spring courses

Autumn courses

Our own English master's programmes

Programmes at the Department of Sociology:

Master's programmes in collaboration

Master's programmes in English in collaboration with other departments:

Doctoral studies in sociology, social anthropology and gender studies

Do you want to do a PhD in one of our subjects? Visit our pages on research studies.

 

Please note: The department's English courses and programmes are presented here on our English website. For a complete list, including the department's Swedish courses and programmes, please visit our Swedish website www.soc.lu.se/utbildning.

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Tips for the whole semester – just for our students

Discover handy links and practical advice to make your studies easier and more enjoyable. A perfect page to revisit whenever you need inspiration or a helping hand.

Our own Study Advisers

Talk to the Department of Sociology's study advisers for information and advice about courses and their content, information about exams, advice on career path choices.

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Find your schedule

Use the course code or course name to search for your schedule in the database.

Information for exchange students coming to Sweden

Find information on the website of the Faculty of Social Sciences

Log in to Canvas

Our learning platform Canvas for admitted students.

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Last updated: 26 Mar 2026 | webbredaktor [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se