The Master’s Program

At the Department of Sociology of Masaryk University, the Master’s Degree can be obtained in two following programs.

Sociology MA Programme

Sociology Master’s program prepares students for continuing their studies at the postgraduate level and pursuing an academic career in the social sciences, as researchers or university teachers. The program also provides relevant education for students who are planning: careers in such fields as counseling, criminal justice, education, international relations, journalism, market research or public relations, public health, social welfare and social work, public administration, or urban planning. It may also be a valuable major for those who want to enter law, medicine, architecture, business, or politics. See the Master’s Degree section of this website for more information.

Cultural Sociology MA Programme

The Master Degree in Cultural Sociology seeks students with a strong interest in the development of contemporary societies, who want to research topics such as globalization, migration, popular culture, changes in identity and societal transformations. Its research and teaching activities in the field evolve around the Masaryk University’s Center for Cultural Sociology and draw on a close cooperation with the Center for Cultural Sociology at Yale University, and other institutions in Europe and worldwide. See the Master’s Degree section of this website for more information.