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For those who are fascinated by the study of people’s interactions with one another and their environments, a Master of Science in Sociology may be the perfect fit. This graduate degree provides students with the knowledge required to develop and use data uncovered by sociological field work. This skill set is in high demand in a variety of settings, including social services, academics, and… Read more

For those who are fascinated by the study of people’s interactions with one another and their environments, a Master of Science in Sociology may be the perfect fit. This graduate degree provides students with the knowledge required to develop and use data uncovered by sociological field work. This skill set is in high demand in a variety of settings, including social services, academics, and the private sector.

What is an MSc in Sociology? This is a degree that provides an academic and practical understanding of the scientific study of social behaviors. It can include the empirical investigation and analysis of social origins, organization, development and institutions. Traditionally, this field of study has focused on social class, social mobility, religion, law, sexuality, social stratification, and deviance. Depending on the program, students obtaining this degree may be able to expand their studies beyond these conventional fields.

Those who pursue an MSc in Sociology will come out of the experience with a valuable knowledge set. Not only will they have a comprehensive understanding of sociological theories, they will also be capable of rigorous scientific research and analysis. These abilities make those who hold this degree strongly competitive to employers.

Educational expenses related to this degree will depend on the school’s country, tuition fees, length of time for degree completion, and other factors. Interested students should contact their chosen institutions directly for specific information regarding costs.

A Master of Science in Sociology imparts not just an understanding of the field’s underlying theories, but also the ability to comprehend, analyze and synthesize complicated data. Because of this, those who hold this graduate degree enjoy a wide variety of career options, including jobs in academic and corporate research, social services, education, advertising, and human resources. 

For those who would like to pursue an MSc in Sociology but are concerned about the time constraints of attending classes, online courses may be an excellent option. Many colleges and universities now offer graduate programs over the internet, which are well-suited for students who require flexibility in their class schedules. Search for your program below and contact directly the admission office of the school of your choice by filling in the lead form.

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University of Bristol Law School
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University of Groningen
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As a research master's student, you choose one of our three multidisciplinary themes. The theme-specific courses will give you a broad view of the theme and will introduce you to the unique perspectives of the theme-related specializations. In the course of the first semester, you will choose your own specialization. It will enable you to tailor your master's to the topics that you wish to engage in. -
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MSc in Social Scientific Data Analysis

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Lund University
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The Master of Science in Social Scientific Data Analysis will prepare you to become a professional researcher/social scientific data analyst with a specialisation on the research process and research methodology. Coursework involves extensive and intensive training in the process of conducting social research, research design, methodology, qualitative and quantitative methods (students are taught to programme using state-of-the-art statistical software ’R’), as well as applied theory, theory building, and a range of interdisciplinary theories. As a graduate, you will be well suited for two complementary job markets: as data analysts, researchers, and research project managers within the private and public spheres, and civil society, as well as PhD candidateships within academia. -
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Master of Science in Youth, Education and Society

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Utrecht University
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MSc in Cultural Sociology

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University of Southern Denmark
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The master program in Cultural Sociology provides you with specialized socio-cultural analytical and methodological competencies that support a career as project manager and facilitator of transformation processes or as a relations manager in (inter-organizational) associations. You will become an attractive asset for organizations and companies that work with local development and interaction with users, citizens, clients, and consumers. -
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MS in Applied Statistics for Social Science Research

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NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development
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MS in Sociology

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Master of Science in Applied Sociology

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The University of Texas at Dallas
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MSc Social Data Analytics

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The MSc in Social Data Analytics equips students with a range of social scientific, computational, informational, statistical, and visual analytics skills, for the analysis of large or complex data that arise from human interaction. Students will receive training in sociological analysis, as well as core coding and programming skills, allowing them to avail of emergent technologies to manage real-world challenges, and conduct informed decision making. -
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MSc in Social Research

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Goldsmiths, University of London
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