Applied sociology

Faculty of Sociology

Name
Applied sociology
Program code
51430
Qualification awarded
Master’s Degree Specialty Sociology
Length of programme
1,5 years
Number of credits
90
level of qualification according to the National Qualification Framework and the European Qualifications Framework
7
Qualification level
Second (Master)
Discipline
Social and behavioral sciences
Speciality
KnowledgeField EN
Specific admission requirements
Specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning
Higher education, Bachelor's degree or specialist's education and qualification level
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
Professional qualification 2.442.2 - sociologist
Programme learning outcomes
PR01 Analyze social phenomena and processes using empirical data and contemporary sociological concepts and theories. PR02. Diagnose and interpret social problems in society. PR03. Develop social and interdisciplinary projects based on social, economic and other aspects of social life. PR04. Apply scientific knowledge, sociological and statistical methods to solve complex sociological problems. PR05. Locate, analyze, and evaluate relevant information in scholarly literature, data banks, and other sources. PR06. To communicate freely orally and in writing in Ukrainian and one of the foreign languages. PR07. Solve ethical dilemmas in accordance with the standards of professional ethics of the sociologist. PR08. Communicate knowledge, own conclusions, and arguments about sociology and related fields clearly and unambiguously. PR09. Plan and carry out research in sociology, analyze results, and justify conclusions.
Form of study
External form
Examination regulations and grading scale
The following methods of assessment are used: written questioning, testing, presentations, defense of individual and group research tasks and projects. Final control - exams, differentiated tests, public defense of the qualification work.
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
Work placement
The program includes mandatory internships at leading professional organizations (KMIS, KANTAR, Umbrella Research, etc.).
Work-based learning
Director of the course
Larysa Fedorivna Foster (Kaminska)
Department Social Structures and Social Relations
Faculty of Sociology
Occupational profiles of graduates
Jobs in companies, research and consulting agencies in the social research sector, international projects, non-governmental organizations. Employment in positions related to the acquisition, processing, analysis and application of sociological information.
Access to further studies
Training at the third educational-scientific level (Doctor of Philosophy). Obtaining additional qualifications in the system of postgraduate education.