Master's Programme in Sociology of Education

In the Master's Programme in Sociology of Education at Uppsala University, education – in the broad sense of the word – is explored as a social phenomenon. It is related to the overall structure of society and social transformations, such as processes of globalisation, individualisation, marketisation and privatisation. A focal point of the programme is the encounter between the symbolic or material assets held by pupils and school teachers, or students and professors, and the prevailing social and cultural order in the educational system. ​The programme has a strong emphasis on holistic training in scientific research, including critical and analytical thinking, construction of research objects, research planning, and practice using a broad variety of research methods and techniques. This training will give you the tools necessary to carry out extensive empirical investigations at an advanced level on topics relating to education.The Master's Programme in Sociology of Education will prepare you for a career in research and in fields where theoretical, empirical and analytical training is advantageous, such as careers in policy development, data analysis and education administration and evaluation.