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Sociology degrees abroad
Sociology is the study of human beings and their relationships with society. It’s a discipline that includes elements of political science, history, psychology and economics.
As a sociology student, you’ll analyze how social structures operate in society and how they have changed over time. You’ll cover topics such as social class, gender, race, education, and the legal system to gain a comprehensive understanding of how social processes interact with human experience.
It’s difficult to appreciate quite how diverse societies across the world are without traveling beyond your own cultural context; that’s why studying sociology abroad is a fantastic opportunity. By immersing yourself in another cultural environment, you’ll experience different social formats, customs and issues which will help you become a more insightful and critical sociologist.
Sociology program structure
Sociology is a global discipline that can be studied all over the world. Before you decide where to study, it’s important to bear in mind that location will determine the kinds of societal structures and processes that you’ll experience.
Most undergraduate programs are taught over three to five years and they will cover core sociological topics to provide you with a thorough understanding of the field. You can also study a master’s in sociology over one or two years or a PhD which typically takes around five years to finish.
It’s also possible to study sociology in combination with another subject, like history or political science. This is a great way of tailoring your degree to your interests.
Most countries and universities around the world will allow you to dedicate nearly all of your study time to your subject or subjects of choice. But, if you want to study as an undergraduate in the US, you’ll need to complete two years of general education before focusing entirely on your major for your final two years of study.
The majority of sociology programs are taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Although assessment methods differ between programs and institutions, you’ll probably be assessed through exams, essays, presentations and reports from any fieldwork you carry out.
Like all programs, the content and structure of sociology programs will vary between universities. But, as a general rule, you can expect to find these core areas of study at most institutions:
- Social theories
- Research methods
- Evolutionary sociology
- Political sociology
- Feminist sociology
- Crime and punishment
- Ethnography
- Social welfare
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Sociology study abroad programs
Sociology undergraduate programs
Bachelor's in sociology
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Criminal Justice (Sociology) - BA Walsh University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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30,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 30,500 USD
- Start date
- January, March, August, October
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Anthropology/Sociology - Sociology Track - BA Florida International University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,566 USD
Fee in university's local currency 18,566 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Social Work: Sociology - BSW (Hons) University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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18,978 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,000 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Criminal Justice & Sociology - BSc University of Wyoming, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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17,570 USD
Fee in university's local currency 17,570 USD
- Start date
- May, September
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Criminal justice/sociology - BAAS Eastern New Mexico University, USA
- Program type
- Bachelor's
- Duration
- 4 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,128 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,128 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Associate in sociology
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Sociology/Social Work - AA Lake Land College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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13,500 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,500 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Sociology - AA Moraine Valley Community College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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9,408 USD
Fee in university's local currency 9,408 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Sociology - AA College of Southern Nevada, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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11,048 USD
Fee in university's local currency 11,048 USD
- Start date
- January, June, August
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Sociology - AA Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,653 USD
Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD
- Start date
- January, May, September
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Sociology - AA Santiago Canyon College, USA
- Program type
- Associate
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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8,304 USD
Fee in university's local currency 8,304 USD
- Start date
- February, June, August
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Diploma in sociology
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Advancing University Studies: Sociology - DipAdvUniStud University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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19,006 USD
Fee in university's local currency 28,041 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Sociology - Dip (Arts) Massey University, New Zealand
- Program type
- Undergraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,524 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,330 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Pathway in sociology
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Sociology and Criminology (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK
- Program type
- Undergraduate pathway
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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14,423 USD
Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Sociology graduate programs
Master's in sociology
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Arts (Thesis): Sociology - MA (Thesis) University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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21,689 USD
Fee in university's local currency 32,000 NZD
- Start date
- January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
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Education and Sociology - MPhil University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,569 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- February, October
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Literature: Sociology - MLitt University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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24,458 USD
Fee in university's local currency 36,086 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Public Sociology - MSc University of Northampton, UK
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,195 USD
Fee in university's local currency 13,750 GBP
- Start date
- January, September
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Sociology - MA American University of Beirut, Lebanon
- Program type
- Master's
- Duration
- 2 years
- Annual tuition fee
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16,902 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,902 USD
- Start date
- January, August
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Doctorate in sociology
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Education and Sociology - PhD University of Portsmouth, UK
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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21,569 USD
Fee in university's local currency 16,300 GBP
- Start date
- February, October
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Sociology - PhD University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Doctorate
- Duration
- 3 years
- Annual tuition fee
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4,812 USD
Fee in university's local currency 7,099 NZD
- Start date
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Diploma in sociology
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Arts: Sociology - PGDipArts University of Canterbury, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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18,436 USD
Fee in university's local currency 27,200 NZD
- Start date
- January, February
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Sociology - GradDipArts University of Auckland, New Zealand
- Program type
- Postgraduate diploma
- Duration
- 1 year
- Annual tuition fee
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23,755 USD
Fee in university's local currency 35,048 NZD
- Start date
- February, July
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Future sociology careers
As a sociology graduate, you’ll be well-prepared for the workplace because employers are always looking for individuals who can effectively research, analyze and communicate. Your vast skill set will be valued across many different sectors and roles, including:
- Teacher
- Journalist
- Academic researcher
- Civil servant
- Member of Parliament
- Counselor
- Probation or prison officer
- Lawyer
Graduate jobs are often competitive so standing out from the crowd is important. Gaining some work experience in your chosen field will help strengthen your CV and prove your commitment to your career. Most universities will have a career support service that can help you to identify and apply for placements and internships.
