Doctoral studies
Information about doctoral courses is available here. The syllabus is in English when the language of instruction is English.
PESO organises the following doctoral courses:
- Research Design
- Institutions and Organisations
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
Doctoral students from other universities are welcome to participate in our doctoral courses.
For more information, please contact: forskarutbildning.isv@sh.se
Doctoral education at Södertörn University is governed by the Swedish Higher Education Act and Ordinance, as well as by internal steering documents. These documents can be found under Governing documents for doctoral education.
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| General syllabus Business Studies.pdf Pdf, 193 kB. | 193 kB | 2023-12-15 17.13 | |
| General syllabus Journalism.pdf Pdf, 190.9 kB. | 190.9 kB | 2023-12-15 17.13 | |
| General syllabus Political Science.pdf Pdf, 171.8 kB. | 171.8 kB | 2023-12-15 17.13 | |
| General syllabus Social Work.pdf Pdf, 194.2 kB. | 194.2 kB | 2023-12-15 17.13 | |
| General syllabus Sociology.pdf Pdf, 175.9 kB. | 175.9 kB | 2023-12-15 17.13 |
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| General syllabus in business studies.pdf Pdf, 143.7 kB. | 143.7 kB | 2023-12-15 17.17 | |
| General syllabus in journalism.pdf Pdf, 191.8 kB. | 191.8 kB | 2023-12-15 17.17 | |
| General syllabus in political science.pdf Pdf, 79.3 kB. | 79.3 kB | 2023-12-15 17.17 | |
| General syllabus in social work 3860-2.1.1-2021.pdf Pdf, 211.1 kB. | 211.1 kB | 2023-12-15 17.17 | |
| General syllabus in social work 4407-1.1.2-2018.pdf Pdf, 133.9 kB. | 133.9 kB | 2023-12-15 17.17 | |
| General syllabus in sociology.pdf Pdf, 127.5 kB. | 127.5 kB | 2023-12-15 17.17 |
Autumn term 2023
Modern Sociological Theory, 7.5 credits
The course is organised by the Sociology department at the School of Social Sciences, Södertörn University but we welcome PhD students from other social science subjects and universities.
The course is taught at 50% pace between 2023-09-28 and 2023-11-30. Teaching will be held on the following days:
September 29
Course introduction
October 10
Theme: Power, Politics and Populism
October 24
Theme: Discipline, punishment and digitalization
November 8
Theme: Conflictual identities in Critical theory and postmodernist thinking
November 10
Paper discussions
November 21
Theme: Social Capital and Stratification
November 24
Paper discussions
November 27
Theme: Microsociology – Emotions, violence and rituals
The deadline for registration is September 1. If you are interested in attending the course, please register by sending an email to lina.lorentz@sh.se.
In your application, please specify your discipline, your department and the university at which you are a doctoral student.
For more information on the structure of the course and reading list, please see Course Description Modern Sociological Theory Fall 2023
Pdf, 203.1 kB.. More information can also be found in the course syllabus
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Social movements, political protests and civil society, 7.5 credits
The course is organised by the Sociology department at the School of Social Sciences, Södertörn University – but we welcome PhD students from other subjects and universities.
The course provides an overview of central theories and concepts within the contemporary field of social movement studies, focusing on social movements’ role in society, how movements emerge and develop, who takes part in them, how they are organised, the methods they use to influence politics and society, how the political context affects movements, and that role that emotions and collective identity play within them.
The course is intended for doctoral students in sociology, political science and other disciplines to which the study of social movements and civil society is relevant.
The course is taught at 50% pace. Lectures and seminars will be concentrated over 1–2 days every other week at Södertörn University, starting on 5 October. The course is taught in English and is free of charge for doctoral students. Attendance at seminars is mandatory.
For more information on the structure of the course, timetable and reading list, please see “Course description Pdf, 203.6 kB.”. More information can also be found in the course syllabus External link, opens in new window..
If you are interested in attending the course, please email the course coordinator, Magnus Wennerhag (magnus.wennerhag@sh.se).
In your application, please write a few lines about your thesis project, as well as about why you want to take the course. Also specify your discipline, your department and the university at which you are a doctoral student.
The original deadline for registration has already passed, but there are still a few places left on the course.
If you have questions about the course, you are welcome to email the course coordinator.
Organizations and Institutions
430003D
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Research Design
17F1003
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Advanced Qualitative Methods in the Social Sciences
43F1007
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Advanced Quantitative Research Methods in Social Sciences
17F1002
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Please contact forskarutbildning.isv@sh.se if you wish to take the course.