introducing the study of law, legal institutions and legal behaviour in a social context The Master of Science Programme in Sociology of Law, SASOL, is an interdisciplinary campus-based programme that teaches you how the law and legal institutions work and affect the everyday life of ordinary citizens. 2 years, full-time, 120 ECTS credits Sociology of Law Department Start: August every year The pr

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All open to the public The Sociology of Law Department arranges a series of research seminars inviting both local and international researchers who are conducting state of the arts research within various areas of law and society. Spring 2025 January 22 - Lawyers and State Transformation SeriesAntoine VauchezResearch Professor in Political Sociology and Law, French National Centre for Scientific R

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European Credit Transfer System-credits  The ECTS grading style is used within the SASOL-programme.The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) helps make higher education comparable across Europe, allowing greater student mobility.As a student your performance will be graded from A-F based on your fulfillment of the learning outcomes stated in the syllabus for that particular cours

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 Social Sciences Faculty LibraryAn introduction to the Social Sciences Faculty Library at Lund University. Here you will find brief information about our library, often called Sambib. Find out how to use the library and gain access to all our resources. Welcome to Sambib!Presented by Fredrik Vanek, librarian at the Social Sciences Faculty Library, Lund University. How to use referencesOne key aspe

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A network-based organisation at Lund University focusing on Child Rights The Child Rights Institute has an overarching aim, with a point of departure in child rights, to create och exchange research based knowledge within the field and further multidisciplinary science. Furthermore, the network works towards illuminating and supporting children's rights – through research, education, and cooperati

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The Master of Science Programme in Sociology of Law The Master of Science Programme in Sociology of Law is an interdisciplinary programme aimed at introducing students to the study of law, legal institutions and legal behaviour in a social context. It offers an advanced overview of sociology of law. During  semesters 3 and 4 there are possibilities for specialization in socio-legal areas, such as:

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About the courses, from the first to the fourth semester The Master of Science Programme in Sociology of Law (SASOL) comprises a total of 120 credits, including 30 second-cycle courses in Sociology of Law, 30 second-cycle credits in the theory of Science and methodology (of which at least 7,5 credits in the theory of science and at least 15 in methodology), 30 credits elective courses (or internsh

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Profile course I – Introduction to sociology of law (SOLP01), 15 credits.Theory of science and/or research methods (SIMM-courses), 15 credits. 1 Introduction to Sociology of LawSOLP01, 15 creditsThe first semester begins with an advanced introduction to the sociology of law, which introduces students to classical and modern socio-legal research and theory.Learn more about Introduction to Sociology

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Profile course II – Contemporary Sociology of Law (SOLP04), 15 creditsTheory of science and/or research methods, 15 credits.OrMaster's (One Year) Thesis (SOLM12), 15 credits 1. Contemporary Sociology of Law (SOLP04), 15 creditsThe second semester begins with the second profile course in sociology of law, which builds upon the knowledge and skills gained in the first term. While the first profile c

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The fourth semester you will complete the programme by writing a thesis, which will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your understanding of socio-legal theories, methods, and argumentation. Sociology of Law: Master's Thesis, 30 credits, SOLM02 The course is a second cycle course in Sociology of Law. The course is offered as part of the Master's Program in Sociology of Law (SASOL). Th

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Socio-legal areas possibile to specialise in. Criminal Justice and Criminology Students who decide to specialize in this area will choose elective courses which introduces them to the key elements of contemporary crime policy at national and global levels. Particular attention is given to issues of policing, the courts, punishment, and prevention. Legal Cultures and Comparative Law Students will t

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Grades are awarded by the examiner after careful assessment. The examiner’s decision cannot be appealed. However, there are provisions on the correction and reassessment of decisions in the Swedish Administrative Procedure Act and Higher Education Ordinance. Pursuant to Chapter 6, Section 24 of the Higher Education Ordinance, the examiner is to change the grade if: The decision is obviously incorr

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For our current students Your student accountAs a student at Lund University, you are assigned a so-called student account consisting of a username, a password and a student email address. The student account gives you access to a number of electronic services, including Webmail, Canvas and Ladok.More information on Lund University's main page.ScheduleYou find all course schedules in the portal Ti

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15 or 30 credits Students can choose between elective courses or an internship for their third semester. Internship During the third semester, the student can choose to do an internship (15 or 30 credits). You spend 10 or 20 weeks in a relevant organisation and during this period are continuously engaged in its activities, working with qualified tasks related to sociology of law. The student is gu

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30 credits Students can choose between elective courses or an internship for their third semester. Elective courses can be taken at Lund University or any other recognized university in Sweden or abroad. The courses are chosen with the approval of the programme coordinator and should enable students to tailor the programme to suit their particular interests and to develop their specialisation with

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Undergraduate Level (First Cycle). Autumn semester. Half speed. RÄSA14, Sociology of Law: Introduction. Online Course, 10 credits. The course aims to introduce the subject of Sociology of Law, its history and its position in the knowledge field between Law and society. The structure, contents and organisation of the Legal System are presented at a general level. During the course, the subject Soci

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Preparing for the future The skills provided within this programme will help you to gain the deeper social scientific understanding that is required of those seeking to continue their studies at the PhD level. They will also enable you to pursue a career within fields which deal with public and private inquiries, project assessments, and policy evaluation. Furthermore, the programme will provide y

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Criteria, application process, Supporting documents & Important dates Who can apply? SASOL welcomes applicants from Sociology of Law or other fields of relevance to the programme, e.g. Sociology, Law, Political Science, Social Work, or the equivalent. At least a Bachelor’s degree including three semesters (90 credits) of studies in sociology of law or another subject of relevance to the programme,

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All vacant positions at the Sociology of Law Department in Lund are advertised and applied for online through the recruitment system. You can also subscribe to job alerts to stay informed about vacant positions in the area or areas of your choice. Learn more at lunduniversity.lu.se on the page Work at Lund University. Vacant positions No vacant positions

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Frequently asked questions about tuition, studying and living Tuition fees From the autumn semester of 2011, Swedish universities, including Lund University, have introduced tuition fees for students from outside the EU/EEA (and Switzerland). Fees apply to undergraduate and postgraduate courses and programmes (i.e. Bachelor’s and Master’s level courses and programmes). Students who do not pay tuit

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