The Sociology and Social Informatics programme at National Research University - Higher School of Economics (HSE) 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.
The program in Sociology and Social Informatics is first in Russia and one of the first BA programs in the world to train sociologists of the new digital generation. Our program equip young people with solid knowledge in social sciences, including theory construction and model building, as well as the cutting-edge skills in data gathering, processing, analysis and visualization. These skills are useful in any venue of future life in business or academia.
The program also provides students with domain-specific competences, required for academic and professional success in the areas, related to the Internet and digitally transformed industries: consulting and marketing companies, internet advertising agencies, and digital start-ups, as well as in the online gaming industry and digital media.
The program includes not only sociological and humanities topics, but also applied elective courses in HR management and research, digital marketing and storytelling, knowledge management and organizational analysis, as well as mathematics, data analysis and computer science core, and theory construction and model building competences.
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:
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This programme may require students to demonstrate proficiency in English.
For those applying to undergraduate programmes, we've created a special website with mock tests that are very similar to those that you will take during the admissions process. The website is available in Russian and English.
For applicants interested in applying to programmes in humanities, try taking exams in English language or History. The tests that are now available online were taken by last year's applicants and contain a wide range of questions.
320 000 RUB per
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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Early conclusion and payment of the tuition fee agreement:
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
