MASociology
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (MA Sociology) |
| Course code | Social Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) In Hungary, there are legal pre-requisite credit requirements to study postgraduate programmes. Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying. Your application will be rejected if you don’t meet the credit requirements – it is your responsibility calculate your credits in ECTS and make an initial analysis before applying You will need a minimum of 20 ECTS constituted from any area(s) of social sciences. Tip: to quickly calculate your credits in ECTS, divide learning hours by 30! Learning hours should be formally described, but can be constituted of classroom hours, private study and assessment. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Antarctica, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, State of Palestine, Syria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must have a minimum B2 level of English. The following secured English language tests with the minimum scores stated are accepted as proof: |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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| More information | international-application.uni-corvinus.hu/..ternational-application.uni-corvinus.hu/sociology-ma |
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Overview
Deepen your understanding and view society through multiple lenses. Apply complex thinking. Navigate through a system of social issues and conflicts and propose meaningful solutions.
Programme description
Our MA in Sociology is a logical next step for sociologists with an undergraduate degree and graduates of other social science disciplines. If you are passionate about changing society and making the world a better place, good news – we accept applicants from a range of other academic disciplines too!
You will deepen your appreciation of diversity, human behaviour, social organisation, social change, culture and nurture soft skills. Sociologists love to learn!
Become an analyst in social relations and processes. Examine the social challenges arising from globalisation. Master theories and methods and interpret the complex results of global social change and critical sociological analyses. You will develop critical thinking skills, evaluating global social change with a strong methodological approach.
Group discussions and debates are paramount to your learning experience in sociology. At Corvinus, you will benefit from studying in a smaller group and learning innovative methods to grasp hot sociological topics from our experienced teaching staff. You will work with students from all over the world, enriching dialogues and broadening your global network and outlook.
You will acquire a range of methodological techniques and interpret global social and economic databases. By opting to specialise in Global Social Studies, you can increase your perspectives of society, the socio-economic and political changes and societal behaviour.
We accept students from a range of academic and professional backgrounds passionate about social change for admission onto our Sociology programme.
Entry requirements:
Undergraduate degree meeting minimum credit requirements (see above)
B2 Level English (see above)
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
Pre-interview test
Oral (interview) – online (Teams or Zoom)
Entrance exam description:
The Admission Board will evaluate the application materials (qualification(s), GPA, English proficiency, letter of motivation, work/activity experience) and based on a shortlist, applicants will be contacted to participate in a pre-interview test and online oral exam (interview).
The following will be assessed at your interview:
• Knowledge relevant to your programme
• Skills relevant to your programme
• Motivation.
Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles including:
- Social Worker
- Public Opinion Analyst
- Teacher
- Social Relations Analyst
- Sustainable Society Analyst.