Sociology (with English language of instruction)
Faculty of Sociology
Name
Sociology (with English language of instruction)
Program code
26409
Qualification awarded
Master of Sociology
Length of programme
2 years
Number of credits
120
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
Completed higher education with bachelor degree
Qualification requirements and regulations, including graduation requirements
Full implementation of the curriculum with grades of at least 60 points. Passing of all practices with marks not less than 60 points. Defense of the master's thesis with a score of at least 60 points. Thesises containing plagiarism are not allowed to be defended.
Certification is carried out in the form of protection of the master's qualification work and ends with the issuance of a document on the award of a master's degree with the award of a master's degree in sociology.
Programme learning outcomes
PO01. Analyze social phenomena and processes using empirical data and modern concepts and theories of sociology.
PO02. To diagnose and interpret the social problems of Ukrainian society and the world community, their causes and consequences.
PO03. Develop and implement social and interdisciplinary projects taking into account social, economic, legal, environmental and other aspects of public life.
PO04. Apply scientific knowledge, sociological and statistical methods, digital technologies, specialized software to solve complex problems of sociology and related fields of knowledge.
PO05. Search, analyze and evaluate the necessary information in the scientific literature, data banks and other sources.
PO06. Fluently communicate orally and in writing in Ukrainian and one of the foreign languages when discussing professional issues, research and innovation in the field of sociology and related sciences, including in the context of cooperation with European and Euro-Atlantic institutions.
PO07. Solve ethical dilemmas in accordance with the norms of professional ethics of the sociologist and universal values.
PO08. It is clear and unambiguous to convey knowledge, own conclusions and arguments on sociology and related fields of knowledge to professionals and non-specialists, in particular to students.
PO09. Plan and perform research in the field of sociology, analyze the results, justify the conclusions.
PO10. Teach sociological and related disciplines in educational institutions.
PO11. Summarize the results of their own research and present them in scientific reports, publications.
PO12. Be able to use the latest methods of collecting and analyzing sociological information to solve practical problems in a justified way.
PO13. Be able to reasonably apply modern methods of sociological research data processing, application packages for data processing and visualization of results
PO14. Be able to use sociological information to ensure effective communication with representatives of various social organizations.
PO15. Be able to use sociological theories in scientific and professional activities.
Form of study
Full-time form
Examination regulations and grading scale
Assessment of students' academic achievements is carried out according to the ECTS system.
Final control - exams, pass-exams and graded pass-exams, taking into account the accumulated points of routine control.
Final certification is a public defense of the master's qualification thesis.
Rating scale Excellent 90-100 Good 75-89 Satisfactory 60-74 Poor Failed 0-59 Passed 60-100 Not credited Fail 0-59 Adherence to academic integrity in the preparation and defense of master's theses carried out in accordance with the REGULATIONS on the system of detection and prevention of academic plagiarism at the Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv (Rector's Order №197-32 of March 10, 2020).
Оbligatory or optional mobility windows (if applicable)
Work placement
The program includes compulsory teaching practice and compulsory research practice at the leading companies in the field (Kyiv International Institute of Sociology, Kantar-TNS, etc).
Work-based learning
Director of the course
Taras
Volodymyrovych
Tsymbal
Department of Theory and History of Sociology
Faculty of Sociology
Faculty of Sociology
Occupational profiles of graduates
Jobs in companies, small businesses and institutes of research and consulting sector in the field of social research (sociologist - researcher, research quality assurance,
commerce)
Access to further studies
Third cycle of academic education (Ph.D.)
Subjects
As part of the curriculum, students study the following disciplines
Computer-Assisted Social Data Collection and Handling
Code: ОК03,
Quantitative Interview in Sociological Research
Code: ВБ1.07,
Quantitative Social Data Analysis
Code: ОК06,
Research Design
Code: ОК19,
Qualitative Methods in Sociology
Code: ОК11,
Sociological Theories of Mass Communication
Code: ВБ1.06,
Research training
Code: ОК11,
Selected Topics in Culture and Society
Code: ОК08,
Sociology of Religious and Migration Processes
Code: ВБ1.01,
Sociology of Religion
Code: ВБ1.03,
Sociology of Market
Code: ВБ1.04,
Sociology of Marketing
Code: ВБ1.02,
Theory and Research in Sociology
Code: ОК01,
Contemporary Trends in Sociological Theorizing
Code: ОК07,
Ukrainian Language
Code: ОК05,
Academic writing
Code: ОК04,
Ukrainian Studies
Code: ОК09,
Professional and corporate ethics
Code: ОК10,
Master’s Qualification Thesis
Code: ОК12,
Methodology of Poverty Studies
Code: ВБ1.8,
Social Stratification, Mobility, and Inequality
Code: ОК 02/ MC 02,
Modern Problems of Social Scienсe
Code: ОК 20 / МС 20,
Sociological Analysis of Social Issues (Master Research Seminar)
Code: ВБ 1.9 / OB 1.9,
Sociological Indicators of Society Development
Code: ВБ 1.5 / OB 1.5,
Integrated Examination in Sociology
Code: ОК 13 / МС 13,