Overview

During the Sociology BA program offered by The New School students develop a foundational understanding of the key texts, concepts, methods, research tools, and evolution of the sociology discipline. The program includes training in qualitative research methods, such as participant observation, interviews, discourse analysis, and historical sociology. The interests of the faculty range from the micro (interactions of individuals in urban neighborhoods) to the macro (global political economy).

As a Sociology student, you develop a foundational understanding of the key texts, concepts, methods, research tools, and evolution of the sociology discipline. The program includes training in qualitative research methods, such as participant observation, interviews, discourse analysis, and historical sociology. The interests of the faculty range from the micro (interactions of individuals in urban neighborhoods) to the macro (global political economy).

Three themes define the Sociology program at Lang:

Discourse, meaning, and identity

Publics and politics

Social inequality

Sociology students benefit from on-campus speaker series and conferences featuring leading academic and applied sociologists from around the world. They also engage in interdisciplinary dialogue with programs in history, economics, environmental studies, psychology, urban studies, philosophy, and media studies

Career Paths

Eugene Lang College helps students develop as well-rounded, engaged citizens who are thoughtful, articulate, and creative. Sociology majors go on to pursue advanced studies in social science and careers in social and public service, business, law, policy research and analysis, and education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Sociological Imagination

Gender, Work and Worth

Race Critical and (Post)Colonial Sociology

Blind Spots of NYC: Capitalism and Exclusion

Sociology of Art Sociology of Art

Contemporary Social Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2025-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology View 1685 other Bachelors in Sociology in United States

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

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PTE Academic

TOEFL^® IBT

100

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants are required to apply online using the Common Application

Application fees are $50 for U.S. domestic applicants, and $75 for international applicants

Official Transcripts

Essay

Letters of Recommendation

The New School does not require submission of SAT, SAT Subject Tests or ACT scores for applications to be considered complete

All applicants whose first language is not English must submit valid TOEFL, IELTS, PTE, or Duolingo scores

Tuition Fee

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International

56026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28013 USD per semester during 48 months.
National

56026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28013 USD per semester during 48 months.
In-State

56026 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 28013 USD per semester during 48 months.

Living costs for New York City

1819 - 3968 USD /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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