Applied Sociology

Overview

The Applied Sociology programme at the Vytautas Magnus University is designed in line with major research interests of research in department (gender and family, health care, politics, migration, religion studies). After completion of the Applied Sociology, the master’s degree in Social Sciences is granted.

Graduates will be able to:

• SOCIAL ISSUES. Identify social problems of social institutions – in economics, politics, family, law, education, religion, medicine (i.e., macro-level), and at the level of individual relations (i.e., micro-level).

• APPROAHCES AND METHODS. Implement research projects and perform empirical research by applying quantitative and qualitative methods of social research.

• DATA. Process research data with the data analysis software, analyze and interpret the data.

• IMPACT. Consult public, non-governmental and private organizations on human resources, organizational culture, and communication

Career opportunities

Graduates of Applied Sociology programme will be able to work:

• in social research centres, public opinion and market research institutions, and public administration;

• organisational work in private and public institutions and non-governmental organizations;

• in science and education institutions;

• in advertising and public relations agencies;

• in various spheres of media;

• in cultural institutions;

• in international organizations and foundations for development, public health, tourism and recreation, and humanitarian aid;