Master in Sociology: Risk, Resilience, Working Life

About this programme

This two-year Master's program offers broad sociological knowledge that is particularly applicable to those interested in risk, resilience, and working life. You will use sociological theories to analyze issues relevant to these topics internationally as well as nationally and locally. The program provides you with both theoretical and methodological tools that are of relevance for a working life, both within, and outside of, academia. The program develops your critical thinking and your ability to conduct analyses in the sociological specialization areas of risk, resilience, and working life. The program is designed to provide insights into different activities of work organizations, as well as in research. Practical examples will give you tools to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyze, assess, and manage complex phenomena, issues, and situations. The program includes solid methodological training to prepare you to conduct, for instance, evaluations as well as independent research, and participate in commissions With its focus on risk, resilience, and working life, the program combines three strong sociological research areas and thereby leads to cutting-edge knowledge. The capabilities acquired will prepare you for a wide range of career opportunities, while the program is also preparatory for academic research. You will gain in-depth knowledge in for instance work with investigations, evaluations, the production of policy documents, and evaluations as well as work with sociological theories and scientific texts. Importantly, the program integ