Program Overview
The Sociology at University of West Georgia 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
- Tuition: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
- Location: Carrollton, 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
- Research Methodology
- Applied Statistics for Sociology
- Sociological Theory
- Women and Work
- Housing and Homelessness
- Cultural and Racial Minorities
- Visual Sociology
- Sociology of Childhood
- Individual and Society
- Deviant and Alternative Behavior
- Environmental Sociology
- Directed Readings
- Orientation
- Social Research
- Managing Data
- Special Seminars
- Delinquency, Family, and the Community
- Seminar in Social Justice
- Internship
- Advanced Sociological Theory
- Sociology of the Family
- Qualitative Research
- Inequality in Society
- Institutional Ethnography
- Social Movements, Protest and Change
- Comprehensive Exam Preparation
- Seminar in Social Psychology
- Thesis Preparation
- Directed Study
- Continuing Research
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to 3.2 on a US 4.0 grading scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on a 4.0 scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
Follow these steps to apply to a graduate program
- Step 1 Online Application
- Step 2 Official Transcripts and All Required Documents
- Step 3 Graduate Entrance Exam
- Step 4 Program Specific Requirements
- Step 5 Verification of Lawful Presence
- Step 7 - Check the status of your application
Program Specific Admittance Guidelines
- Official GRE scores
- Applicants must have at minimum a 2.5 cumulative undergraduate GPA (the department will waive the GRE for UWG alumni who have an overall GPA of 3.2 and a GPA of 3.5 in Sociology-see below for details)
- Three letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable of your professional and academic abilities. A candidate should have at least 2 academic references, preferably from faculty with whom the candidate has studied. It is further advisable that the candidate does not choose a family member or a neighbor for the third letter of recommendation.
- A 750-word intellectual biography. Within this intellectual biography the candidate may want to comment upon:
- When and where the candidates interest in Sociology developed
- How the field of Sociology was incorporated into the candidates undergraduate coursework
- How the field of Sociology has been incorporated into the candidates current professional work or will be incorporated into the candidates future career goals
- Theoretical or methodological interests of the candidate
- The candidates plans or ideas for original research
- A faculty member that the candidate is interested in studying with
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — International students; USD 861 (Tuition (Credit)) — National students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of West Georgia 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 West Georgia
University of West Georgia
Carrollton, United States
Public university in Carrollton, Georgia, United States
University Profile- Application Deadline Oct, 2026
- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
