Welfare Sociology
Master of Sociology
Introduction
Welfare Sociology Programme is aimed at the preparation of sociology graduates, experts in social welfare
who wish to deepen their knowledge in Sociology and acquire an in-depth understanding of the key
conceptual debates and social policy trends in a cross-country perspective. This programme is targeted to
the students who have background in Social Science or Humanities. Participants will be able to enhance
their skills in development and implementation of social projects and programmes as well as benefit
professionally and academically.
About the Programme
Welfare Sociology Master’s Programme is an interdisciplinary study course that falls into three distinct
parts.
The first of these addresses a variety of sociological issues within a broader socio-economic context, the
second deals with the core social policy epistemological issues and the final one focuses on the research.
Welfare Sociology Master’s Programme meets the needs of both the EU and non-EU member states’
students, with a consideration of rapid social changes in Europe and increasing globalization process.
Duration: 1,5 year (3 semesters)
Subjects ECTS credits
Social inequality and exclusion 6
Quantitative and qualitative methodology of social research 6
Economic sociology 6
The models of social policies of welfare states 6
Research Work 6
Introduction to sociology* 4.5
Methods of sociological research* 3
Sociological theories* 3
Social changes 4.5
Social demography 4.5
Sociological analysis of politics 3
Comparative analysis of social policies of EU member states 3
Praxis of sociological research 4.5
Research Work 10.5
Statistical methods in sociology* 3
Sociology of life course 3
Institutional system of Social welfare 3
Systematic evaluation of social projects/programmes 4.5
Master Thesis 19.5
* Compulsory unless a student has studied this subject at the Bachelor level