Description

Area of Studies: Social Sciences
Faculty: Faculty of Social Sciences
Mode of Studies: Full-time studies
Length of Programme: 2 academic years (120 ECTS)
Name of Qualification: Master in Sociology

Access Requirements

Applicants for Applied Sociology programme should have a bachelor or equivalent degree in social sciences or humanities

Programme Objectives and Competencies Acquired

The programme of Applied Sociology is designed to prepare specialists capable of originally and independently analysing peculiarities and problems of the functioning of society at its various levels. Graduates will also be able to prepare and complete research projects on social problems, to define solutions for social problems and to implement them by applying contemporary sociological theories and methods. After completion of the programme of Applied Sociology, the master degree in sociology is granted.
Competencies:

* Competence to apply sociological theoretical models for the analysis of peculiarities of the functioning and development of society;
* Competence to identify social problems within various social institutions - economics, politics, family, law, education, religion, medicine (i.e. macro level) and at the level of individual relations (i.e. micro level);
* Competence to analyse social problems from the perspective of local and global processes;
* Competence to prepare and implement research projects on social problems;
* Competence to conduct empirical research by applying quantitative and qualitative methods of social research;
* Competence to process research data with the data analysis software;
* Competence to analyse and interpret the data of sociological research and prepare research reports;
* Competence to define solutions for social problems and possibilities to implement these solutions;
* Competence to consult governmental, non-governmental and private organizations about the development of human resources, organizational culture, communication and interest coordination between various minority groups and to evaluate the intellectual and social resources of these organisations;
* Competence to clearly and non-ambiguously provide logical and knowledgeable conclusions for the audiences of specialists and non-specialists

Career Opportunities
Graduates of Applied Sociology programme will be able to work:
* In social research centres, public opinion and market research institutions, and public administration;
* Organisational work in private and public institutions and non-governmental organizations;
* In science and education institutions;
* In advertising and public relations agencies;
* In various spheres of media;
* In cultural institutions;
* In international organizations and foundations for development, public health, tourism and recreation, and humanitarian aid;
Graduates of Applied Sociology may continue studies in PhD studies in sociology.

Subject Areas

• Social Sciences
• Sociology

Cost in US$:

4900 EUR (1225 EUR per semester)

This Program is open to

Worldwide Participants.

Typical Living Arrangements

• Independent living
• Dormitory

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently

Application Process Involves

• Written Application
• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Vytautas Magnus University's Mission Statement

Vytautas Magnus University has set itself the task of putting people and their personal dignity first, which entails recognition of their achievements and individuality; showing openness to, and toleration of, various cultures and worldviews; achieving leadership positions in research and teaching of the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and biomedicine; developing international networks and intercultural communications; fostering international studies in the Lithuanian language; becoming relevant to challenges facing world universities; and promoting novel research and modern teaching. The University is proud of creative and enthusiastic community - students and academics who feel free to communicate as of equal status what allows to cooperate and not only share what they know but also generate new knowledge.

Year Founded

1922