Sociology MA, Sustainable Working Life and Welfare Systems, 7.5 credits
Syllabus:
Sociologi AV, Hållbart arbetsliv och välfärdssystem, 7.5 hp
Sociology MA, Sustainable Working Life and Welfare Systems, 7.5 credits
General data
- Code: SO035A
- Subject/Main field: Sociology
- Cycle: Second cycle
- Credits: 7.5
- Progressive specialization: A1N - Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
- Education area: Social sciences 100%
- Answerable department: Humanities and Social Sciences
- Approved: 2024-09-11
- Version valid from: 2026-01-19
Aim
This course aims to deepen knowledge about different aspects of sustainable working life in relation to labour market and how this has developed over time. Based on a Swedish context, the course delves into different welfare systems and how these can be understood in relation to the opportunities and limitations of the individual in working life.
Course objectives
After completing the course, the student should demonstrate the ability to:
- Understand historical and contemporary perspectives in working life and labour market from a sustainable perspective.
- Analyse different social welfare systems and their importance for a sustainable working life and labour market, over time.
- Evaluate different societal structures and changes, how they affect, and are affected by the opportunities and conditions of the individual in different spheres of the labour market.
Content
The course examines historical and contemporary phenomena of the labour market by exploring and discussing present and future labour markets, with a focus on social sustainability. We start from selected welfare systems that develop over time based on societal changes, for example parental insurance. The course then takes a closer look at changes to the labour market, and access to different jobs and positions. The course addresses both the structural and individual level, taking into account aspects such as place, context, and social position.
Entry requirements
A bachelor's degree of at least 180 credits in social or behavioural sciences, of which a minimum of 60 credits in sociology. English course 6/English course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.
Selection rules and procedures
The selection process is in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance and the local order of admission.
Teaching form
Teaching is in the form of lectures and seminars.
Examination form
1000: Seminars, 2 Credits
Grade scale: Two-grade scale
In the event of absence from a mandatory seminar, a completion task is given.
2000: Exam Paper, 5.5 Credits
Grade scale: Three-grade scale
Kursen examineras genom skriftlig uppgift och seminarier.
Criteria for assessment: see discipline specific criteria: https://www.miun.se/gradingcriteria
The examiner has the right to offer alternative examination arrangements to students who have been granted the right to special support by Mid Sweden University’s disabilities adviser.
Examination restrictions
Students registered on this version of the syllabus are entitled to be examined three (3) times within one (1) year according to this syllabus. Thereafter, the latest version of the syllabus applies.
Grading system
Three-grade scale
Other information
Course certificates, credit transfers, appeals etc. are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance.