Program Overview
The Sociology (Studies in European Societies) at Saint-Petersburg State University is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 24 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 (Studies in European Societies) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Russian Federation and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 3,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,414 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Saint Petersburg, Russian Federation
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sociology (Studies in European Societies) programme are prepared for diverse careers in social sciences:
- Policy Analyst
- NGO Programme Manager
- Researcher
- Social Worker
- Diplomat
- Development Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- History of Sociology: Classical Fundamentals of Modern Sociology
- Modern Sociological Theories
- Research Methodology and Methods in Social Science
- Comparative Sociology
- Technical Aspects of Research and Scientific Discourse
- Methods of Teaching Sociology at University Level
- Effective Professional Communication
- Cultural Diversity, Public Communication and Policy of Multiculturalism in Modern Europe
- Migration to and inside Europe, and Policy of Exclusion/Integration
- National, Ethnic and Religious Conflicts and Cooperation in Europe
- Changing European Identities Inside and Beyond Nation State
- Differentiation and Social Inequality in European Countries
- Evolution and Institutionalisation of Social Welfare Systems
- Challenges and Crisis of Welfare Institutions in Western and Eastern Europe
- Mass Communication and Mass Media Policy in Europe
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
1. Bachelor\xc2\x92s / Master\xc2\x92s degree (with transcript)
3. Motivation letter in English
4. Essay on one of the topics below in English:
- Burning problems of the globalization of social life in the modern world
- Cultural diversity and ethnic conflicts in modern Europe
- Migration processes in European democracies: challenges and perspectives
- The changing role of nation states in modern Europe
- Transformations of social inequality systems in global perspective
- Transformation of identities under the conditions of European integration
- Globalization and changes in everyday practices of people
- Key social problems of contemporary European societies
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,414 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,890 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 3,414 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Saint-Petersburg State University 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-Petersburg State University
Saint-Petersburg State University
St. Petersburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg State University is a public research university in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Founded in 1724 by a decree of Peter the Great, it is one of the oldest universities in Russia and...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2008-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months