BA/BS in Sociology

Objective(s) of a study programme: The main objectives of the programme are: 1) training of specialists with up to date knowledge in social theory and methodology and practical skills to analyse and model social processes in contemporary society; 2) developing of analytical and creative competences of sociological imagination and independent, open, and critical thinking; 3) promoting the norms of sociological professional ethics and principles enabling to interpret social processes as well as sociological research in the broader cultural perspective. Learning outcomes: A holder of a Bachelor's degree in Sociology: 1) has a good knowledge of the classical and contemporary sociology theories, methodology and research methods; 2) is able to comprehend societal structures and processes, approach and analyze social problems; 3) is able to organize and carry out quantitative and qualitative social research in compliance with the ethical requirements and quality standards; 4) is able to run quantitative and qualitative data analysis, use appropriate interpretation methods, and present the results of the social research; 5) knows how to find, analyze, systematize information from various sources; 6) is able to work independently and in a team, to communicate. Activities of teaching and learning: Teaching and learning methods: lectures, seminars, independent work, group work, essay, projects, etc. Methods of assessment of learning achievements: The main form of assessment is an exam. However, several courses units may have the pass/fail evaluation system. Student's knowledge and general performance during the exam are evaluated using grading scale from 1 (very poor) to 10 (excellent) or by pass or fail evaluation in the cases of pass/fail evaluation. Study subjects (modules), practical training: The study programme consists of three main modules of subjects: 1) classical and contemporary sociological theories; 2) qualitative and quantitative sociological research methods; 3) special fields of sociology such as identity, family, political, urban, media sociology, social economy etc. The study programme also includes a number of cross-disciplinary subjects like psychology, social anthropology, philosophy, criminology, economics, social policy, media studies. The last term is scheduled for the students’ internship. Access to professional activity: A graduate will have skills and competences to be employed by the companies of public opinion and market research, social research centers, think-tanks, agencies of advertising and public relations, marketing, non-governmental organizations, institutions of public administration or in the field of mass media, to teach at secondary schools or colleges. Access to further study: Master degree studies in sociology and other social sciences