Education at the Faculty of Social Sciences
The Faculty of Social Sciences is multifaceted and our educations span over several disciplines.
The faculty's international profile is reflected in its education. Practical features are also reflected through guest lecturers, mentors, practical tasks in teaching and study visits to an organization, authority or company. There are thirteen subjects within the faculty - Gender Studies, Peace and Development Studies, Sociology, Pedagogy, Treatment Pedagogics, Special Pedagogy, Education Sociology, Criminology, Police Work, Political Science, Legal Science, Sport Science and Social Work.
The faculty conducts different collaborations with partners outside the walls of the university and most of the educational programs study global issues. In addition to the programs, there is a wide selection of courses. Many of the courses are taught in English.
Programmes
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Global Peace, Justice and Well-being, Master ProgrammeProgramme 120 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- SAGP2
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International Affairs, Master ProgrammeProgramme 120 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- SAIA2
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Peace and Development ProgrammeProgramme 180 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- SGFRU
Courses bachelor's level
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Africa South of Sahara: Political Development and ConflictsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1FU212
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Challenges of DemocracyCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK203
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Community DevelopmentCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SO220
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Conflict, Security and Development from a Regional PerspectiveCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1FU213
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European (dis)integrationCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK116
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European Union PoliticsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK117
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Gender Perspective on Development WorkCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1ÖS200
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Global Democracy and PeaceCourse 6 credits
- Summer 2026
- Växjö
- Distance learning
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK150
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Human mobility, conflict and developmentCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1FU211
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Human Security and Sustainable DevelopmentCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1FU210
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Independent Study Course: Sustainable Democracy and GovernanceCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK136
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International law and human rightsCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK134
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International Social WorkCourse 15 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SA212
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International Social WorkCourse 15 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SA212
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Peace and Development Studies ICourse 30 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1FU123
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Peace and Development Studies IICourse 30 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1FU203
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Peace and Development Studies IIICourse 30 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 2FU34E
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Political AnalysisCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 2SK301
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Political corruptionCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK169
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Sustainability and multilevel governanceCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SK133
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Welfare State and Social Policy in SwedenCourse 15 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SA232
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Welfare State and Social Policy in SwedenCourse 15 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Bachelor’s level
- Full-time
- 1SA232
Courses master's level
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Cultural Perspectives on PoliticsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK108
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Democracy and DictatorshipCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK404
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Development theory and economic developmentCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FU416
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Cancelled European Political EntrepreneurshipCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK107
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Foreign Policy AnalysisCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK402
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Governance and corruptionCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK409
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International OrganizationsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK401
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International SecurityCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK403
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Leadership in sport coachingCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4IV324
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Method and Research StrategiesCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FU419
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Methods of field work for Peace and DevelopmentCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FU420
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Negotiating PeaceCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FU417
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Policy processes, implementation and evaluationCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FU418
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Political parties and party systemsCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SK120
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Postcolonial Migration and Citizenship in Multi-cultural SocietiesCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SA721
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Social Work in Contexts of Postcolonial Migration: Perspectives on Policies, Institutions and PracticesCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4SA722
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Sport medicine - Health-related assessment methods in sports medicine and sports scienceCourse 7.5 credits
- Spring 2027
- Distance learning
- Master’s level
- Half-time
- 4IM116
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The international context and the politics of peace and developmentCourse 7.5 credits
- Autumn 2026
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FU415
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Thesis in Peace and Development WorkCourse 15 credits
- Spring 2027
- Växjö
- Campus
- Master’s level
- Full-time
- 4FU42E