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Doctoral studies

Research/PhD studies in Sociology and Social Anthropology

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At the Department of Sociology we offer doctoral studies in the subjects of sociology and social anthropology. Around twenty doctoral students work at the department and we normally admit new doctoral students once a year.

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Doctoral studies (PhD studies/ Research studies) are an important part of the University’s mandate and responsibility. As a doctoral student you are an important part of the research environment at Lund University.

When there is a PhD-position open, you will find information on Lund University web page for Online Job Vacancies.

Handbook and contact

For more information on doctoral studies, consult our Handbook for doctoral students.

Director of Doctoral Studies:
Sara Eldén
Email: sara [dot] elden [at] soc [dot] lu [dot] se
Telephone: +46 46 222 04 36

PhD courses at the Department of Sociology

Philosophy of Science 

PhD courses in Cooperation with Other Universities

Contemporary Sociological Theory (Spring 2022)

In cooperation with the University of Gothenburg and the University of Copenhagen.

Classical Sociological Theory

In cooperation with the University of Gothenburg.

Modern Sociological Theory

In cooperation with the University of Copenhagen.

Reading courses, for PhD students of the Lund Department of Sociology

Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Methods

Classical Sociological Theory

Modern sociological theory

Other courses

Our ongoing doctoral projects

Our current doctoral students are engaged in many interesting and varied doctoral projects.

Faculty courses

A wide selection of doctoral courses available at the Faculty of Social Sciences.
 

Handbook for doctoral students

General information Lund University

Doctoral Studies Lund University on the university's international website.

Forms for examiners and supervisors

When the doctoral student has completed the reading course, this form will be completed by the examiner.

When the doctoral student wants to certify a course studied at another university, this form will be completed by the principal supervisor.

Application

When there is a PhD-position open, you will find information at Lund University's web page for Job Vacancies.

30 Nov 2023