Program Overview
The Sociology at University of Maryland 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: USD 1,363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 632 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: College Park, United States, United States
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the 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
- Statistics for Sociological Research I
- Statistics for Sociological Research II
- Computer Methods for Sociologists
- Development of Sociological Theory
- Research Methodologies
- Sociological Research Methods
- Methods of Comparative and Historical Analysis
- Contemporary Sociological Theory
- Sociology of Knowledge
- Theories of Social Psychology
- Postmodern Theory
- Critical Race Theory
- Comparative Sociology
- Population & Development
- Sociology of Development
- Theories of Globalization
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- GRE (Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing)
- TOEFL required for all international students
- Statement of Goals, experiences and research interests
- Three Letters of Recommendation
- Writing Sample
- Transcripts (undergraduate and graduate)
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 1,363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 632 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 1,363 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; USD 632 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Maryland 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 of Maryland
University of Maryland
College Park, United States
The University of Maryland, College Park is a public land-grant research university in College Park, Maryland, United States near Washington, D.C. Founded in 1856, UMD is the flagship institution...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 30 year(s)