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MA/MS in Sociologie

Université Paris Nanterre

Nanterre, Île-de-France, France•QS 2016 #701-891

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MA/MS in Sociologie is a master's degree in Sociology programme offered by Université Paris Nanterre in Nanterre, France. The programme runs for 2 years.

At a glance

Degree: Master's Degree
Field: Sociology
Duration: 2 years

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Information for the 2026/27 academic year · Last checked October 2026 · Source: formations.parisnanterre.fr ·

Program details

Overview

The Sociologie Master trains students to conduct studies, surveys and research, starting from current social questions. Students learn to frame a sociological question, design investigation tools, process data and formalise and disseminate results. The programme examines contemporary societies through sociology and demography, covering family recomposition and life trajectories, the body, gender and health, work and employment, and political ideas and institutions. It is organised into three pathways: cultural project management and audience knowledge, demography studies and research, and sociology studies and research. The pathways share a methodological core across the four semesters, and the research dissertation receives strong emphasis.

Requirements

Admission Requirements: Capacity is 60 students in M1 and 65 in M2. Assessment criteria are the same across the three pathways at M1, but each pathway's selection is run by a separate jury.

About Université Paris Nanterre

Type: University
Control: Public
Founded: 1964
Students: 33,673
QS rank: #701-891
Programs: 566
Location: Nanterre, Île-de-France, France

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Scholarships in France

  • Aide à la mobilité internationale — EUR 400
  • Bourse sur critères sociaux — EUR 6,335
  • Erasmus+ mobility grant
  • ESSEC Foundation Need-based Scholarship — EUR 20,000
  • France Excellence Eiffel Scholarship — EUR 1,200

Frequently asked questions

What degree does MA/MS in Sociologie award?

Université Paris Nanterre awards a Master's Degree in the field of Sociology on completion of this programme.

How long does MA/MS in Sociologie take?

The programme runs for 2 years.

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