Overview

Research

Some examples of important Sociology research areas at Karlstad University are gender, resistance and power, emotions in organisations and social relationships, regional development and social capital, and organisation of care.

Research projects that are being carried out concerns for example constructions of gender, sexuality and homo sociality in organisations, emotions in every day- and work life, and the relationship between global and regional/local development processes.

Several of the sociologists at the department work within interdisciplinary scientific contexts and projects, for example together with researchers in Gender studies.

Programme Structure

Research topics include:

social interaction
emotions
normativity
organisation
classic and modern social theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-08-28 00:00:00

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Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 17 other PhDs in Sociology in Sweden

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Other requirements

General requirements

To meet the general entry requirements for doctoral studies, students must have completed a degree at Master’s level or at least four years of full-time studies, of which at least one year at Master’s level.

Tuition Fee

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International

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.

no tuition fees for PhD students

Living costs for Karlstad

4000 - 8500 SEK /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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