Sociology (in Bulgarian)
Short presentation of the programme:
In the first two years, the programme focuses on general education courses, two-semester courses in the main areas of study, such as General Sociology, Philosophy of Morality, Law and Politics, Statistics, Introduction to Social Psychology, and general education courses in the field of social, economic and legal sciences. In the third and fourth years, the course of study includes specialised and training courses.
Major and professional qualification:
Major:
Sociology
Qualification: Sociologist
Practical training courses:
Practical training includes internships in sociological and marketing agencies, state administration, NGOs and media.
International mobility:
The programme provides an opportunity for international student mobility at universities in France, Germany and Turkey.
Graduate Student Competencies:
• knowledge in the field of history of sociology, theory and methodology of sociological knowledge; main sociological traditions; main theoretical areas and current research fields of sociology; structural features of modern Bulgarian society;
• skills in applying quantitative and qualitative methods of analysis; organising and conducting empirical sociological research; using modern models when working with statistical information.
Graduation:
Completion of studies in the bachelor's programme takes place by defending a bachelor's thesis or passing a state exam upon earning the required number of credits. In addition to the professional qualification provided, students can also obtain additional specialisation by enrolling in a minor programme.
The graduation process complies with the NBU Standard for Educational and Qualification Degree Completion.
Occupation and possible positions:
Graduates pursue careers as sociologists; specialists in the field of science, education, media, public opinion research agencies, marketing sector.
Department :
Philosophy and Sociology