University of Gothenburg
The Department of Sociology and Work Science

The Department of Sociology and Work Science

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  2. The Department of Sociology and Work Science

We offer education in sociology, work science, criminology and human resources management. Our research programmes cover the labour market and working life, social welfare, social movements, sustainable development, environmental policy, the sociology of law, crime and social control.

News and Events

News – 30 September 2024
New Management at the Department of Sociology and Work Science
On 1 October, Kristian Daneback and Sofia Strid will take up their positions as Head of Department and Deputy Head…
News – 27 August 2024
Research Anthology Examines Polarisation in the Swedish Labour Market
The anthology ‘Scrutinizing Polarization’ examines how the Swedish labour market has changed since the 1990s, and what these…
Research story/portrait
PhD students from all over the world meet to learn more about climate change…
During the last week of May, about 15 doctoral students from around the world gathered at the School of Global Studies for a…
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Our Research

The Department is comprised of a multidisciplinary team conducting research within sociology, criminology, work science, and science and technology studies.

Research Areas

Doctoral Studies
We offer postgraduate studies in sociology and work science. There is a also a specialisation on science and technology…
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