Program Overview
The Sociology and Social Anthropology at Central European University (CEU) is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 10 months, delivered On-campus. 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 Sociology and Social Anthropology programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Hungary and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Budapest, Hungary
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sociology and Social Anthropology programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Academic Writing
- Anthropology of Space and Landscape
- Class On Class
- Colonialism and Postcolonialism
- Contemporary Social Theory
- Critical Policy Studies
- Critical Theory
- Ethnicity and the State: Sociological, Anthropological and Political Perspectives
- Ethnographic Methods
- Gendered Inequalities: Development and Globalisation
- Global Food, Agriculture, and Development
- Introduction to Research Methods: Quantitative and Qualitative
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Admission Requirements:
- Completed\xc2\xa0CEU Application Form\xc2\xa0
- Letters of Recommendation
- Academic Records
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Program-Specific Requirements
- Proof of English Proficiency
- Application Fee
In addition to meeting the\xc2\xa0General CEU Admissions Requirements, applicants must provide a 500-word outline of their proposed research topic for their MA thesis.\xc2\xa0
For more information, please visit program website.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 12,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Central European University (CEU) 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 Central European University (CEU)
Central European University (CEU)
Budapest, Hungary
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2001-06-18
- Start Date 2018-09-19
- Language English
- Duration 10 months
- Credits 60