Sociology Nazarbayev University

Overview

Rather than investigating the motivations and behavior of individuals - which is what the field of psychology does - sociology focuses on group patterns in a wide range of contexts, from interactions at the "micro" level, to systematic processes at the "macro" or global level, and everything in between.

To do so, sociologists use a wide variety of research methods, including survey and questionnaires, statistical analysis, informal and in-depth interviews, participant observation and ethnography, and content and textual analysis. 

Sociology is also a very broad field, with sub-fields focused on the main social institutions (family, work and economy, religion, education, politics, and media), the social divisions (including race/ethnicity, gender and social class), and a variety of other areas, from culture, the environment, and migration to organizations, sport, and social psychology.

Where can I work with a degree in Sociology?

A Sociology program at Nazarbayev University provides you with a solid foundation for graduate studies in the social sciences, which will help you build a career:

• Social services
• Academia (universities)
• Research organizations
• Social research organizations
• Government Entities
• Non-government Organizations
• United Nation and other international organizations