Knowledge and understanding
The Master of Science Programme in Cultural Sociology provides knowledge which, in the field of sociology and cultural analysis is based on the highest international research. The MSc is able to understand and, on a scientific basis, to reflect on this knowledge and identify relevant scientific issues.
Skills
An MSc in Cultural Sociology can, in a qualified way, select and apply advanced qualitative and statistical tools including anthropological field work, evaluation and statistical models for analyzing social and economic problems. The MSc candidate will in a qualified way, and on the basis of scientific methodologies and theories be able to describe and analyse complex cultural and social phenomenon and work out solutions to social and cultural changes within various organizations, communities and groups in society. The MSc can set up new models for analysis and problem solution on the basis of the performed analyses. The MSc is able to communicate his or her knowledge and can discuss professional and scientific issues with colleagues, social workers, consultants, management, planners, citizens, consumers, development staff, officials, policy makers and surrounding society.
Competences
An MSc in Cultural Sociology can manage work and development situations that are complex, unpredictable and require new solutions and independently initiate and implement professional and interdisciplinary cooperation and take on professional responsibility. The MSc is able to independently take responsibility for own professional development and specialisation. The MSc programme in Cultural Sociology equips the student with competences to take on positions in public institutions, private organizations and in Non-Government Organizations, within the fields of project management and coordination, communication management, research, consultancy and process management.
When you work with different academic challenges and tools, you acquire general academic competences.
Often it is not the product that’s being evaluated, but your capacity to be critical about the process you have gone through, and how you have approached the challenges during the process to the product.
What are my general academic competences?
Through your programme you’ll acquire among others the following general academic competences:
- Being able to isolate, define and analyze a professional problem by using relevant theories and methods
- Being able to systematize complex knowledge and data and select and prioritize that which is important for the subject matter
- Being able to critically assess the various theories and methods in the academic field
- Being able to apply concepts precisely and consistently and being able to engage in dialogue and argue on a basic theoretical foundation
- Being able to critically assess sources and document them
- Being able to convey professional problems and solutions in a way that make them relevant and understandable to various segments
- Being able to handle complex and development-oriented situations and cooperate and being able to both give and accept constructive criticism
- Being able to work independently, disciplined, structured and goal-oriented, and keep deadlines and formalities
Read more about your general academic competences in your curriculum.