Overview

Programme Overview

The sociological lens provides a powerful analytical tool for explaining, predicting, and understanding human behavior. Sociological insights can be applied to virtually every type of group setting, ranging from families, marriages, and small groups to institutions, organizations, and nations.

Sociology from the University of Pittsburgh is especially relevant for the analysis of the causes and consequences of social change in a global landscape. We are therefore convinced that students of sociology are in a special position to help to improve the quality of human life. Thus, the mission of the Sociology Program at the University of Pittsburgh is to provide our students with the skills necessary to become effective in this endeavor.

Programme Structure

Courses Overview

We have three large, entry-level courses that may draw majors into the department and allow students to satisfy the general-education requirements.

The basic-skills courses are required for sociology majors. We hope that majors take these courses early in their studies (preferably in their sophomore year). We will offer multiple sections where demand requires this.

Lower-level elective courses can be in either a small or large format. When large, they have one or two TAs. Regardless of format, many of these courses can be taken to meet general-education requirements.

The upper-level courses all carry suggested prerequisites for sociology majors. The linkage between lower- and upper-level courses is shown in the following table. We will add further courses as faculty interests change and curriculum needs shift.
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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-01 00:00:00 , International

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National students: rolling admission.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Pittsburgh, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Apply online and apply early using the international application.

Fee: $55 application fee, payable online.

TOEFL and SAT/ACT Scores: Arrange for official test results to be forwarded directly to Pitt from the testing agency.

Academic Record: Official secondary school transcript with outside credential evaluation.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

41662 USD / year

≈ 41662 USD / year
Out-of-State

41662 USD / year

≈ 41662 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

20966 USD / year

≈ 20966 USD / year

Living costs

Pittsburgh

United States

1148 - 1944 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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