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Social sciences at the University of Bergen

There are seven departments at the Faculty of Social Sciences in Bergen. We offer various courses and master's programmes taught in English.

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Is Political Polarization Dangerous? New Study Provides Clearer Answers

New research from the University of Bergen shows that people become less tolerant and less willing to compromise when they strongly dislike those on the other side of the political spectrum.
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Study Quality Award Goes to Sociology

The Department of Sociology has been awarded the 2026 Study Quality Award at the Faculty of Social Sciences for its work on the course SOS100A/B – Introduction to Sociology.

Research
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Migrants: Essential workers, uncertain lives

New research by postdoctoral fellow Ann Cathrin Corrales-Øverlid shows how gaps between labour, migration and welfare policies can make migrants more vulnerable to exploitation.
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These politicians in Norway are more easily forgiven after scandals

Female politicians on the right wing in Norway are judged less harshly by voters after political scandals than anyone else.
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Life at Sea: The Invisible Work That Keeps Global Trade Moving

Through immersive fieldwork on tanker ships, anthropologist Marianna Betti has gained rare insight into the life of seafarers.