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Tuition USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
Degree MA
Duration 5 year(s)
Deadline 2001-12-17
Delivery On-campus
Location Albany, United States
Language English

Program Overview

The Sociology at University at Albany is a MA programme in Social Sciences, 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 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: On-campus
  3. English requirement: IELTS 6.5
  4. Tuition: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students
  5. Location: Albany, United States, United States

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the 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. Soc 509 Research Methods
  2. Soc 510 Sociological Theories I
  3. Soc 511 Sociological Theories II
  4. Soc 522 Intermediate Statistics
  5. Soc 590A Orientation to Sociology
  6. Soc 699 Masters Thesis

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

As part of the application for graduate study with us, we require undergraduate and graduate transcripts, a personal statement, official GRE general test scores, and three letters of recommendation.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students

Tuition fees: USD 925 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students; USD 453 (Tuition (Credit)) — In-State students

IELTS requirement: 6.5

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University at Albany 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 University at Albany

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University at Albany

Albany, United States

The State University of New York at Albany is a public research university in Albany, New York, United States. Founded in 1844, it is one of four "university centers" of the State University of...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline 2001-12-17
  • Start Date 2018-01-23
  • Language English
  • Duration 5 year(s)