Overview

This Sociology and Social Informatics programme at HSE University includes not only general and specific sociological and humanities topics, but also mathematics and computer science, giving students the opportunity to become proficient in programming and information systems.

Courses in the humanities, social sciences, and other areas help students to develop skills in critical thinking and sociological research methodology. Graduates go on to work at consulting and marketing companies, internet advertising agencies, and digital start-ups, as well as in the online gaming industry and digital media.

Career

The combination of sociological "core", managerial, analytical and IT disciplines defines the multifaceted modern work profile.

You can work in any organization and any field, where understanding of human behavior and their interactions, combined with modern methods of its analysis is essential:

specialists in web analytics and social media
planning and online advertising campaign management

analysis and customer relationship management

specialists in organizational and information systems

marketing and human studies

Programme Structure

Research Seminars:

Economics
Business and Society

Migration and Ethnicity
Health, Well-Being and Human Behavior
Analytical Sociology and Big Data

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-11 00:00:00

Language

English

Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Saint Petersburg, Russia

Disciplines

Sociology Information Technology (IT) Digital Marketing View 3 other Bachelors in Information Technology (IT) in Russia

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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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Online application
To apply for HSE-KHU Double Degree BA Programme ‘Economics and Politics in Asia’ you need to pass two HSE exams: Mathematics (minimum 60 points) and English language (minimum 60 points).

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

126000 RUB / year

≈ 126000 RUB / year

Additional Details

126000 – 420000 RUB/year

Living costs

Saint Petersburg

Russia

34733 - 58700 RUB / month

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

Funding

International students can apply to study at HSE for free through full-tuition scholarships and partial grants. Here is a link to explore: https://admissions.hse.ru/en/graduate-apply/financial-aid

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Scholarships Information

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