Program Overview
The Applied Sociology at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a MA programme in Social Sciences, delivered Online. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of social sciences. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Applied Sociology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United States and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,167 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,167 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Applied Sociology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Qualitative Methods
- Program Evaluation
- Teaching Sociology
- Consumer Culture
- Practicum in Innovation, Creativity, and Applied Sociology
- Sociological Practice
- Sociology of Death and Dying
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 2.25 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Minimum GPA of 2.25 (or international equivalent)
- Minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 950
International Students
- The applicant must provide evidence of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL or other proof).
- There are no unique restrictions on transfer credit for international students.
- Students are expected to have appropriate access to technology, including access to the Internet.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,167 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,167 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,167 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,167 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Alabama at Birmingham directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
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