Why

Master in Applied Sociological Research

Taught in English
Tuition fees: AED 143,400
Duration: 2 years

The Master in Applied Sociological Research is the only degree of its kind in the UAE, and is offered as a response to the changing needs of policy makers in government entities, state-owned enterprises, consultancy and market research sectors. It is designed for students to acquire the fundamental knowledge of how and why Sociological Research is instrumental in modern day society.

Programme

Throughout the programme, students will learn to understand important social trends and their consecutive impact on society. An important component of this degree is the development of technical skills such as: creating qualitative surveys, conducting statistical analysis, applying IT for sociological research, and presenting of scientific reports and research results to the public. Students will explore how to establish reliable statistics by using groundbreaking tools and technology and learn about the relationships between government agencies and the private sector, and how these relationships positively benefit society.

Career Prospects

Employment opportunities within the government and private consultancies are lucrative and competitive as graduates with a specialisation in Applied Sociological Research are highly sought after. Graduates will have several enriching career options in the government sector, local and regional planning covering education, public health, population and demographics, crime prevention and law enforcement, urban planning and waste management. Job prospects in research include working for national statistics authorities, polling agencies, academic research and various government-funded researches in significant subjects.

Experience

Sorbonne Abu Dhabi is centrally located on Al Reem Island on a state-of-the-art campus. Offering students a world-class education within a culturally diverse environment, the university continues to make a remarkable impact on higher education for students from all over the world.

Why Choose Sorbonne University

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Shanghai

Ranking 2022

59

QS World University

Ranking 2024

75

THE World University

Ranking 2024

97

CWTS Leiden

Ranking 2022

760

Years

of academic excellence

90

Nationalities

FAQs

What is the programme duration?

2 years

Where is the degree recognized from?

The curriculum follows the European ECTS system and the degree is awarded by Sorbonne University. This programme is accredited by the UAE Commission for Academic Accreditation.

What is the application deadline?

25 August 2024

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