Master of Science [M.S] [Social Science: Focus History] From Karlstad University

The programme involves studies at Master"s level in one of the subjects history, human geography, social work, sociology or political science.

The programme also includes elective courses, offering opportunities for specialised or broadened knowledge in a multidisciplinary perspective. It offers in-depth subject knowledge with a broadening perspective and preparation for professional life as well as further studies. Students indicate their choice of major on their application.

Studies in history emphasise the students" independent and critical approaches to selected historical problems and social science theory formation. Students put specialised theoretical and methodological skills into practice in the form of a thesis project on, for instance, studies of different societal processes at the local or regional level.