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
- Dimensions of Social Inequality: Migration and Ethnicity
- Health, Well-Being and Human Behavior
- Youth
- Culture and Inequality
- Civil and Political Processes
- Analytical Sociology and Big Data
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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Language
Credits
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Disciplines
Sociology Informatics & Information Sciences Digital MarketingAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Online application
- High School Certificate or an equivalent (required at the stage of enrollment; not required at the stage of application)
- Minimal Pass Scores at the 2 admission tests:
- Math – pass score is 50 points
- English – pass score is 60 points
Tuition Fee
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International
1097 EUR/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1097 EUR per year during 48 months.
- 96 000 – 320 000 RUB/year
Living costs for Saint Petersburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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.