One Year Master in Working Life Science
60 ECTS credits
Study programme
The impact of globalisation and social change is increasingly affecting working life structures and conditions. This Master’s programme provides both in-depth knowledge of these changes and a critical and analytical approach to understanding them. Students learn to assess current trends in society and in working life.
The programme is offered in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg and the University of Borås, and is equivalent and available for application at all three universities. All teaching takes place online.
The programme is offered in collaboration with the University of Gothenburg and the University of Borås, and is equivalent and available for application at all three universities. All teaching takes place online.
Education level:
Master's level
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits in Working Life Science, or equivalent. Upper secondary level Swedish 3 or B, or Swedish as a Second Language 3 or B, or equivalent. Upper secondary level English 6 or A, or equivalent.
While studying
Education
The aim of the Master’s Programme in Working Life Science is to help you develop scientifically grounded skills in analytical and constructive thinking that will enable you to address issues related to changes in both organisations and the labour market as a whole. Students acquire specialised and advanced knowledge of how work is organised at these different levels. The Swedish labour market system is analysed in relation to that of other industrial countries, as well as in comparison with the country’s own historical development. Different theoretical models are discussed. There are also methodological discussions on the approaches and applications of qualitative and quantitative methods. At the end of the programme, you will complete a degree project under the guidance of a supervisor. The degree project involves identifying and formulating a problem related to working life science, planning and carrying out an empirical investigation, and presenting your findings in a formal written Master’s thesis, following standard academic conventions.Form of Instruction
The programme comprises the following courses:Semester 1
- Organisational and leadership trends from a sustainability perspective, 15 credits (University of Borås)
- The labour market from a national and international perspective, 15 credits (University of Gothenburg)
Semester 2
- Research methods within working life science, 15 credits (Karlstad University)
- Degree project, 15 credits (Karlstad University)
Examination
Examination usually takes place at the end of each course. The examination format varies and may include written and oral presentations, take-home assignments and seminars, both individually and in groups.Professional Contact
The programme is established by the network AiV, Arbetsvetenskap i Västsverige (Working Life Science in Western Sweden). AiV is a network designed to promote collaboration between universities and stakeholders in working life.Course of study
| Semester 2 | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Research Methods within Working Life Science (Obligatory) | 15 |
| Working Life Science - Master's thesis (one year) (Obligatory) | 15 |
Total ECTS credits:
30
Please note - not all programmes offer elective or optional courses.
Elective course: Students are free to choose among certain alternative courses, often depending on their choice of specialisation.
Optional course: Students are free to choose any course offered at Karlstad University or at other universities. Courses listed are examples of recommended or frequently chosen courses for a specific programme.
Academic year and program evaluations
Start semester Autumn 2016
Start semester Autumn 2017
Start semester Autumn 2021
Start semester Autumn 2023
Future prospects
Employment Market
A Master's degree in working life science opens the door to qualified development work in national and international organisations as well as to investigation and evaluation work in companies, public agencies and non-profit organisations. A Master's degree in working life science also qualifies you to apply for doctoral studies leading to a PhD in working life science.Degree
Degree of Master of Social Science (60 credits)Major: Working Life Science
Filosofie magisterexamen
Huvudområde: Arbetsvetenskap
Further Studies
Programme graduates are eligible for doctoral studies, primarily within the discipline of working life science. You must also meet the specific entry requirements for the subject in which you wish to pursue your doctoral studies.Tuition fees
- Total fee: 96,000 SEK
- Per semester / First payment: 48,000 SEK
You do not have to pay tuition fees if you are an exchange student or a citizen of a country within the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA), or Switzerland.