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36 Best Sociology Master's Degree Programs for 2024

Discover the leading Sociology Master's Degree programs for 2024. Our list of 36 courses is tailored to help you excel in your chosen field with WeUni.

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Master in Migration Studies and New Societies

Università degli Studi di Milano

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Italy

Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Public Health

Master of Arts (MA)

This unique joint programme, is co-developed within the framework of the 4EU+ European University Alliance by the University of Milan, the Charles University of Prague and the University of Warsaw. It is taught in English and aims at providing students an understanding of social and political opportunities and challenges posed by global and intra-EU migration. It provides skills to interpret complex political and socio-economic phenomena in a critical way and appraise their normative, social, political and anthropological implications.

English

2 Years

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Master of Arts in Sociology

New Mexico State University Online

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Sociology

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Sociology provides advanced training in qualitative and quantitative research design, interpretation, and theory to understand individuals, groups, organizations and communities. Elective courses focus on social inequality based on race/class/gender as well as reflect the faculty specializations in Education, Migration, the US-Mexico Border, Community Development, Alternative Economies, Social Movements, Digital Media, Political Sociology, Environmental Sociology, Popular Culture, and Social Psychology. We provide our students an education that can lead to careers outside of academia or prepare them to pursue doctoral studies if desired.

Master in Social Work (MSW)

Columbia University School of Social Work

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United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Health Administration

Master's Degree

A world-class education from the first school of social work in the United States. Columbia School of Social Work has been a leader in social work education, training, and research since 1898. It joins rigorous academic theory with real-world practice to enhance the welfare of citizens and communities in New York City, the nation, and around the world.

Masters of Social Work (MSW)

Minnesota State University Mankato

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United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Health Administration

Master's Degree

The MSW is an Advanced Generalist Program that prepares students for both advanced direct and indirect practice opportunities in a wide variety of public and private social service, medical, behavioral health, and educational settings.

International Master of Arts in Sociology of Law

Oñati International Institute For The Sociology Of Law

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Spain

Sociology, Law, International Relations

Master of Arts (MA)

A double degree in Sociology of Law and in Sustainable Development (the UNIVERSITY OF MILAN and UPV/EHU - Oñati IISL)

Program in Life Sciences and Culture (Master’s Program)

Showa Women's University

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Japan

Biology, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage

Master's Degree

Students explore indigenous cultures of the world, including courses in history, folklore, geography, archeology, art history, cultural assets studies, and others. They engage in fieldwork such as the excavation of Suwahara in Yamanashi, research on the Toshodai-ji documents, and the research and preservation of cultural heritage sites in Vietnam.

Master's Degree in Conflict Resolution (Online)

California University of Pennsylvania

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Counseling Psychology, International Relations, Public Policy, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice

Master's Degree

ABOUT CONFLICT RESOLUTION Combine theory and training for top skills in negotiating and resolving disputes The 100% online master's degree in Conflict Resolution at California University of Pennsylvania focuses on theory and applied training. Students develop practical models for negotiating and resolving disputes among parties with differing objectives.

Social Work (MSW)

Florida State University Panama City

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United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Health Sciences

Master's Degree

The Master of Social Work degree program at FSU Panama City is designed to enable students to develop professional practice competence by providing a curriculum that includes social work practice, social policy, knowledge of human behavior and the social environment, research knowledge and experience, and field education. The program provides quality preparation and experience for advanced practitioners who will work with diverse client systems and problems. Students have the option between full- and part-time traditional MSW programs or an online advanced standing MSW program who already have a BSW from an accredited college. All cohorts begin in the fall semester. Deadline to apply is June 1. Earn your master’s degree from one of the nation’s top-ranked and most distinguished graduate programs from the FSU College of Social Work, where you’ll receive a first-rate education and extensive field placement opportunities.

Master in Social Work (MSW)

Kean University Online

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United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Health Administration

Master of Science (MSc)

At Kean, our MSW program prepares students to become knowledgeable, well-informed citizens who are committed to the principles of multiculturalism and to the tenet of social and economic justice. It emphasizes fieldwork and personal connections between students and faculty members, creating a community of like-minded people dedicated to helping others and being catalysts of change, whether it be locally or across the globe.

Master's Programme in Social Analysis

Örebro University

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Sweden

Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology

Master's Degree

In this program, you will acquire advanced knowledge and skills in social analysis. Through developing advanced methodological and analytical knowledge and skills, you will be able to study many important contemporary global and local social problems and risks. You will acquire knowledge about how social problems are constructed, as well as about how scientific problems related to various social issues. The role of social science in society is discussed and it will contribute to a deeper understanding of the possibilities and limitations that science has in terms of resolving or dealing with various social problems.

English

1 Year

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Master in Contemporary Society

Otsuma Women's University

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Japan

Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Policy, Communication, Journalism, Humanities, History, Cultural Heritage

Master's Degree

We strive to cultivate students to become high-level professionals with investigative and collaborative skills, and the communication skills necessary in modern society. The Studies in Contemporary Society program is composed of two courses. The information communication specialty deepens theoretical and practical analysis skills regarding various problems related to the information communication that forms the basis of modern society. Also, we support students who are working adults who aim to increase their qualifications by acquiring information education qualifications or IT passport qualifications or becoming information processing experts or fundamental information technology engineers. These career enhancements are becoming increasingly important as IT continues to rapidly progress. Studies in Contemporary SocietyThe clinical sociology program conducts research about clinical sociology related to contemporary life and death and gender. By conducting research to help eliminate violence towards women and children and to support the victims while this violence is being eradicated, by understanding the culture and customs connected to birth and burial of the dead, and by deepening insight into human existence, we aim to train our students to become graduates who have the clinical skills to offer better support and care to others, and the skills to investigate and analyze social structure, consciousness, and conditions. Both courses aim to cultivate students to become higher-level professionals with clinical and communication skills, who strive to work together with the specialized academic and professional fields demanded by modern society.

Master of Social and Cultural Sciences

Kumamoto University

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Japan

Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Heritage

Master's Degree

The former Graduate School of Social and Cultural Sciences was established in April 2002, which offered a three-year independent, interdisciplinary and comprehensive Doctoral Program based on a wide range of fields given in the Faculty of Letters and the Faculty of Law.

MSc in Criminal Justice, Criminal Behavior Concentration

Tiffin University

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Online

United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science

Master of Science (MSc)

Things aren’t always what they seem. For our society to be better, we must understand its people. You can develop expertise in the psychological causes of crime with criminal behavior classes that focus on trends, major crime problems, statistics, the nature and causes of crime, justice agencies and personnel, and the changing features of the American legal system and criminal justice agency management.

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MA in Digital Culture and Society

King's College London - Faculty of Arts & Humanities

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United Kingdom

Sociology, Communication, Digital Marketing

Master of Arts (MA)

Our course gives students a unique opportunity to critically study the developments and implications of digital technologies on contemporary culture and society. Our programme looks at how digital developments are reshaping various socio-political and economic fields such as work, governance, identity, cultural communication, finance, industry, and many more.

English

1 Year

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MA in Social Science

Georgia Southern University

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Psychology, Economics, Political Science, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Policy

Master of Arts (MA)

The Master of Arts in Social Science (MASS) is the first program of its kind in the University System of Georgia. Unlike traditional Master of Arts programs, which limit the number of courses students can take outside their home discipline, the Master of Arts in Social Science is designed to take advantage of an array of graduate seminars from the social sciences.

English

2 Years

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Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies

University at Albany

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology

Master of Arts (MA)

Develop the skills you need to become an agent for positive social change and an effective advocate for marginalized people across gender, race, class, sexuality, and nationality differences.

Master of Social Work | MSW

Anna Maria College

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United States of America (USA)

Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Counseling Psychology, Public Administration, Health Sciences

Master of Science (MSc)

The MSW program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). The Master of Social Work Program at Anna Maria College is an Advanced Generalist practice model grounded in the liberal arts and the person-in-environment framework. To promote human and social well-being, advanced generalist practitioners use a range of prevention and intervention methods in their practice with diverse individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities based on scientific inquiry and best practices. Advanced Generalist practitioners engage diversity in their practice and advocate for human rights and social and economic justice. They recognize, support, and build on the strengths and resiliency of all human beings. They engage in research-informed practice and are proactive in responding to the impact of context on professional practice. The mission of the MSW program at Anna Maria College is as follows: To prepare graduate social work students for advanced generalist practice with diverse populations. Rooted in the vision of the Sisters of Saint Anne and the professional social work tradition, the MSW program seeks to educate and train students to become skilled advocates and agents of social change who, through ethical practice, will advance the opportunities, resources, and capacities of individuals and communities both locally and globally.

Master of Arts in Conflict Analysis and Management

Royal Roads University

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Canada

Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology

Master of Arts (MA)

The Royal Roads approach to conflict analysis and management is unique in that it reflects the full spectrum from interpersonal to international conflict. We view conflict as neither good nor bad, but as a necessary element of all relationships. Conflict exists everywhere and opportunities exist to work with it, change it, and utilize it.

English

2 Years

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MSc in Criminology

London Metropolitan University

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United Kingdom

Psychology, Sociology, Law, Criminal Justice, Criminology

Master of Science (MSc)

Our Criminology MSc degree will allow you to develop an advanced knowledge of crime and offenders, as well as assess contemporary trends and concepts in criminal justice policy and community safety. You'll explore approaches to crime control within the community and penal institutions to gain the skills required to conduct research within the field of crime and criminal justice. This level of knowledge can prepare you for doctoral study or research posts within the criminal justice arena, but it's also ideal for consolidating your professional experience.

English

1 Year

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Master of Science in Applied Sociology

The University of Texas at Dallas

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United States of America (USA)

Social Sciences, Sociology

Master of Science (MSc)

With an emphasis on the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and social research skills, the Master of Science in Applied Sociology degree program is designed to prepare students for careers in policy analysis, program development and evaluation, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis.

English

2 Years

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Master's Degree, Sociology

A Master's Degree is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities or colleges upon completion of a specific course of study. It typically requires one to three years of full-time study and allows students to specialize in a particular field or area of interest, enhancing their knowledge and skills for career advancement.

Sociology is the study of society, social behavior, and the interactions among individuals and groups. It explores topics such as social inequality, culture, institutions, and social change. Sociologists analyze patterns of behavior and social structures to understand how societies function and evolve over time.