The aim of the program is to analyse social and technological challenges and processes arising from globalisation, as well as the theories, methods and results of investigating global social change. During the training, special attention will be paid to a methodologically grounded critical thinking.
This four-semester Master programme focuses on the deep understanding of contemporary concepts, theories, analytical sociological models related to global social change, and is designed to teach the students the importance of critical analysis of social processes and problems in a global versus local framework.
Our programme is research- and practice-oriented. Students will acquire profound knowledge of up-to-date research methods including computer-assisted analysis of qualitative sources, methods of analysing large-scale survey, global statistical data, social network data, social media and methods of impact assessment. In the final semester our students enter into an internship in various local and global organizations which will broaden their working experiences and improves their final thesis research topic.
Under the guidance of internationally renowned scholars throughout their studies our students learn in an international student environment, and they have the chance to study in another European university within the Erasmus Mundus framework and other exchange programmes.
Depending on the progress in their own research project, students can take part in Student Scientific Research Competitions, publish in sociological journals, and continue the study in our PhD in Sociology programme.
ECTS: 120
Duration: 4 semesters (2 years)
Teaching hours: 10-16 hours/week
Includes internship: Compulsory (180 hours)
Start date: September 2023
Tuition fees (EEA): 750 000 HUF per semester
Total tuition fees (EEA): 3 00 000 HUF
Tuition fees (Non-EEA): € 2 900 per semester
Total tuition fees (Non-EEA): € 11 600
The application period is now closed for September 2023. The application period for September 2024 will open in November.
Year 1
1. Theories of Global SocialChange
2. Evaluating SocialInterventions
3. Approaches to Technologyand Society
4. Global Data on EconomicDevelopment, Population and Migration
Year 2
1. Gender and Work inComparative Perspective
2. Social Network Analysis
3. Participatory ResearchMethods
4. Multilevel andLongitudinal Data Analysis
* The above is not an exhaustive list. Corvinus University of Budapest reserves the right to change modules.
• Stipendium Hungaricum (for non-EU nationals from >70 countries)
• Diaspora scholarships (for international students with Hungarian ancestry).
Both scholarships entitle you to:• Free tuition for the duration of your studies
• 43,700 HUF (c. €120) per month for the duration of your studies (for living costs)
• University accommodation or an additional 40,000 HUF (c. €110) per month for the duration of your studies (accommodation allowance)
• Medical insurance.
Eligibility requirements apply, so please click on “Scholarship opportunities” for more information.Note: there are three ways to apply to Corvinus as an international student:
1. Self-funded route (all applicants)
2. Stipendium Hungaricum route – non-EU applicants oavnly, further restrictions apply
3. Diaspora scholarship route – non-EU nationals with Hungarian heritage only, further restrictions apply
• Completed bachelor/undergraduate degree
• B2 level of English
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• A completed higher education
• You will take part in a preliminary interview
• Minimum B2 knowledge in English, proven by a certificate
• A valid passport
• We organize preparatory courses for master programme applicants from the following subjects: Finance, Economics, Fundamentals of Mathematics, Fundamentals of Statistics and Admission Preparatory Course – International Economy and Business. For more information please click here!
In Hungary, there are legal pre-requisite credit requirements to study graduate programmes.
Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying.
For entry into a Master’s programme that is different from the undergraduate degree, the minimum number of necessary credits is at least 60 from the fields of social sciences relevant to the sociology programme. The prerequisite of admittance into the Master’s programme is for the student to have at least 20 credits. Missing credits must be attained as defined in the higher education institution’s Study and Exam Regulations.
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.
This program is much more than just a master’s degree. The MA in Sociology provides globally relevant knowledge, skills and experience. Critical analysis is a daily experience for our students. Students learn a lot about global social relations not only from the lecturers but also from their peers through small, group-based, experiential learning. We give particular importance to the broad methodological knowledge that underpins analytical skills in the social sciences. The internship will facilitate entering the labour market and academic careers.
Dr. Beáta Nagy
Programme Director
Jaramillo Jarrin Michelle Adriana
“Corvinus has opened my eyes to new perspectives not only within my career but also of the global changes happening right now. The best Corvinus experience is meeting people from different places which I would have never come across otherwise and learning from their cultures. I would recommend this program to anybody that is curious about global changes and is wondering about macro trends on development, politics, current socio-technological dilemmas and, since the program has a big technical and methodological component, I would recommend it to people that are looking to work with global data to answer to socio-economic challenges.”
On 10th January we will hold an online open day with English presentations!
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