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Global Studies - Master's Programme Global Studies - Master's Programme

Location

Lund Campus, Lund, Sweden
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Subject Ranking

# 70QS Subject Rankings

Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

62,500 SEKTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Jan, 2025Application Deadline

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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is an interdisciplinary social science master's programme which will give you a knowledge of globalisation, conflict and social change. You will gain an understanding of theories connected to processes of globalisation and transformation, which are analysed through various disciplinary frameworks. The programme presents major cultural, economic, political and socio-psychological theories and concepts which will make you able to make informed and comparative analyses of how globalisation is connected to conflict and social change. The medium of instruction is English. This means that lectures and seminars will be given in English and that examinations (including the master's thesis) will be in English. The programme in global studies prepares you for a career as policy maker, trainer and practitioner working with global issues in government agencies, private companies or NGOs. It also prepares you for PhD studies.

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Program overview

Main Subject

Sociology

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme is an interdisciplinary social science master's programme which will give you a knowledge of globalisation, conflict and social change. You will gain an understanding of theories connected to processes of globalisation and transformation, which are analysed through various disciplinary frameworks. The programme presents major cultural, economic, political and socio-psychological theories and concepts which will make you able to make informed and comparative analyses of how globalisation is connected to conflict and social change. The medium of instruction is English. This means that lectures and seminars will be given in English and that examinations (including the master's thesis) will be in English. The programme in global studies prepares you for a career as policy maker, trainer and practitioner working with global issues in government agencies, private companies or NGOs. It also prepares you for PhD studies.

Questions about the programme and studying at Lund University?
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We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Admission Requirements

90+
3+
6.5+
A Bachelor’s degree with a major in one of the following social sciences disciplines: development studies,  gender studies, human geography, political science, social work, social anthropology, sociology, or sociology of law, or equivalent. A major is equivalent to a minimum of 90 ECTS credits or 50% of all degree coursework solely within one social science discipline. English Level 6.

15 Jan 2025
2 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

International
62,500 SEK

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