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Applied Sociology

Saint Mary's College of California
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition USD 1,167 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 1,167 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Degree MA
Delivery Online
Location Moraga, United States
Language English

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

  1. Language of instruction: English
  2. Study mode: Online
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. 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:

  1. Policy Analyst
  2. NGO Programme Manager
  3. Researcher
  4. Social Worker
  5. Diplomat
  6. Development Consultant

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Qualitative Methods
  2. Program Evaluation
  3. Teaching Sociology
  4. Consumer Culture
  5. Practicum in Innovation, Creativity, and Applied Sociology
  6. Sociological Practice
  7. Sociology of Death and Dying

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: 2.25

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).

  1. Minimum GPA of 2.25 (or international equivalent)
  2. Minimum ACT score of 20 or SAT score of 950

International Students

  1. The applicant must provide evidence of English Language Proficiency (TOEFL or other proof).
  2. There are no unique restrictions on transfer credit for international students.
  3. 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.

About Saint Mary's College of California

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Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, United States

Saint Mary's College of Californiais aprivateCatholic college inMoraga, California, United States. Established in 1863, it is administered by theDe La Salle Brothers. The college offers...

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