Our subjects

Linnaeus University has a wide range of subjects in which we do research and teaching. Below, please find a list of links to the subjects that have their own pages. Read more there about our teaching, research, collaboration and more in each subject.

Archaeology Archaeological research at Linnaeus University is international and interdisciplinary, focusing on the past, present and the future.
Building technology Building technology is a very broad area of technology. It is about the knowledge needed to be able to build up most of what you see in the physical environment of our community:…
Computer science Computer science is a diverse subject. It covers everything from the theoretical principles that form the basis for computers to how one creates applications with the help of the very…
Criminology Criminology comprises an inventive scientific craft that explores criminality from various perspectives. Criminality represents a highly variable social phenomenon, and the subject matter…
Design Do you want to use design to make a difference in the world? Then this is the right degree for you. At the Department of Design we work with students interested in making a change in the world…
Economics Is there a trade-off between inflation and unemployment? Will artificial intelligence replace our jobs? How should the tax system be designed? And why do women still earn less money than…
Electrical engineering Within electrical engineering at first-cycle level you can choose to study our bachelor of science in electrical engineering or to take single-subject courses. At second-cycle…
English English is a global language; today there are more people who speak English as a second or foreign language than there are native speakers. Our courses and programmes help students improve…
Entrepreneurship The subject of entrepreneurship is about understanding, developing and putting ideas into practice in order to create value and influence society. The purpose of the education in our…
Forestry and Wood Technology We carry out education and research within a broad scientific field, from forest to finished product and development of new wood products for construction and housing.
Gender studies Gender studies is an interdisciplinary field that examines power relations, inequality, resource allocation and norms in society. The starting point is that gender plays a role for…
History In the subject of history, we want to develop an understanding of people’s social, financial, political, and cultural conditions in different times.
Informatics Informatics is essentially an applied discipline and refers to academic studies of the use of information and communication technologies, also referred to as digital technologies.
Leadership and Organisation Leadership and organisation is a subject that touches on many aspects of working life. Leadership is about taking responsibility and guiding a group of people towards a…
Legal science Legal science involves the study of legal rules, their interpretation, and their interaction with society. The subject has strong connections to several other disciplines, such as…
Management control, accounting and auditing Management control, accounting, auditing and financing is the steering, measuring and controlling of organisations with the aim to meet financial goals. At…
Marketing and International Business Marketing is part of the subject business administration and has one strategic part and one operational part. Marketers work, for instance, at information and…
Mathematics There is a long tradition of mathematics at Linnaeus University. You can study for a Degree of Bachelor, Master or Master of Science in Engineering, and we also do research in mathematics…
Media technology Media technology is a subject in constant development in which different digital media are combined with interactivity to create interesting products and services. Within media…
Peace and development studies Why are there wars and conflicts in the world? This seems to be an eternal question. Peace and development studies try to understand the mechanisms of conflicts and put…
Pedagogy, Education Sociology and Science Education Teacher education at the Department of Pedagogy.
Pedagogy, social pedagogy and special pedagogy Are you interested in questions concerning how children and adults learn and develop in everyday life, education and working life? In that case, pedagogy…
Philosophy In Sweden, philosophy is divided into two subdisciplines, theoretical and practical philosophy.
Physics Physics is the study of nature’s innermost essence, from the very smallest parts to the whole universe. At Linnaeus University you can study physics either by taking courses or by studying a…
Police work We offer advanced-level academic courses for police officers looking to further develop their knowledge in police work. All our courses are given in Swedish.
Political science Political science at Linnaeus University deals with core issues concerning how societies are governed and how power is divided. The world we live in today is characterised by many…
Social work Within the subject social work we study people’s living conditions. In particular, we are interested in the contexts that create social problems. We also study society’s measures and how…
Sociology Sociology is both a workmanship and a special way of thinking. Within the subject, human relations and different types of societal processes are studied. Thus, the fields of study within…
Sport Science Sport plays an increasing part in today’s society, spanning from public health activities - through organised sport and teaching in physical education and health in preschool and school…
Statistics Within the subject of statistics, we work with the methods that are used to collect, process, analyse, and present data. Data that is used as a basis for big and small decisions within many…
Supply Chain Management/Logistics Supply Chain Management (Logistics) is the study of efficient supply chains within and between companies. At Linnaeus University, you can study supply chain…
The Study of Religion By all accounts, apes do not believe in gods. However, even in the most ancient traces of humanity we can find signs of religiosity.
Tourism Studies At Linnaeus University's School of Business and Economics, we approach tourism from an interdisciplinary perspective, integrating elements of management, marketing, entrepreneurship,…