Models of Social Change and Social Stability

About this programme

This course provides a critical, in-depth overview of how models in mathematics and models of simulation can be used to model and analyse social change and social stability. Social change and social stability have constituted an essential field of research within sociology ever since the discipline was established as an academic field. This course introduces important formalised models and methods used to describe and analyse social change and social stability. Its main focus is on demonstrating how simple formalised models can help explain significantly more complex social dynamics than would have been possible to describe using traditional or conventional theories expressed in everyday language. The teaching is provided in the form of 7–8 combined seminars/lectures, and compulsory laboratory exercises. The course assessment is in the form of a take-home exam and three laboratory exercises. To follow your passion. To be close to international career opportunities. To explore city and countryside. In Stockholm you can really get the best of both worlds. Here we explain all the different steps you need to go through when applying to a course or programme. Stockholm University arranges regular webinars and participates in educational fairs and events virtually and around the world to meet students and inform them about our study programmes. Every year Stockholm University welcomes thousands of international students from all over the world. Each bringing their own backpack full of experiences, expectations and dreams.