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) Read this information carefully GMAT, GRE, NMAT Recognition/legalisation requirements This means your qualification must be deemed at least “equivalent” to a Hungarian high school diploma (for entry onto a BA/BSc) or a Hungarian Bachelor’s degree (for entry onto an MA/MSc/MBA). Credit requirements 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, Argentina, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, St Lucia, State of Palestine, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English “Your English language skills should be a minimum of B2. This is assessed from your NMAT, GMAT or GRE score, or a degree from an AACSB, AMBA-accredited or CEMS-member university and have an average grade equivalent to “B” or higher (note: you must have already graduated).” |
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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)
Entrance exam:
There is no entrance exam. You must produce a valid certificate in any of the following tests before the entrance exam period (1 April) with the minimum scores stated.
-GMAT (500)
-GRE (300)
-NMAT (165)
-GMAT FE (485).
Note: meeting the minimum score does not guarantee admission, but you will be ineligible if you don’t meet this requirement. The actual threshold will be set by the Dean in late April.
Important: If you have a 5 (A) or 4 (B) grade degree from an AACSB/EQUIS accredited or CEMS member university you don’t need to submit a test certificate or take part in the interview. This only applies if you already have your degree before 1 April.”
Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles including:
- Social Worker
- Public Opinion Analyst
- Teacher
- Social Relations Analyst
- Sustainable Society Analyst.