Program Overview
The Sociology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill is a MA programme in Social Sciences over 12 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 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
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Location: Chapel Hill, 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
- Sociological perspectives
- Human Society &Genomics
- Sociology of Islam
- Comparative Political Structures
- Social Demography
- Family and Child Well-Being
- Poverty
- Public Policy
- Demography, Population Health, Aging and the Life Course
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
The three main requirements for an M.A. degree are a methodology course, a theory course, and a research paper and its defense. The University has a minimum requirement of two full semesters in residence for the M.A. degree.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
Please contact the university for application deadline information.
About University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill
North Carolina, US
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a public research university in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1789, the university began enrolling students in 1795,...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months