Admission Requirements

•Applicants must pass a personal interview conducted by the department.

•Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (Licentiate) in Arts, Department of Sociology, with at least a “Good” overall grade.

•Applicants with a “Pass” grade may be accepted if they have obtained a Diploma in Social Development from Ain Shams University with at least a “Good” grade.

Additional preparatory courses may be required for students from Open Education programs, in line with their academic background.

Target Audience

Egyptian and International Students.

Program Duration

Minimum duration: 2 years

Maximum duration: 5 years

Application Period

From the beginning of August until the end of the second week after the start of classes.

Credit Hours

36 Credit Hours

Program Advantages

• Meets modern labor market needs and enhances employability.

• Develops research and scientific capabilities in sociology and social studies.

• Offers diverse areas of specialization and applied study.

• Enhance career advancement opportunities and qualification for academic and research positions.

• Provides practical flexibility in applying sociological knowledge.

• Prepares professionals capable of managing institutional knowledge systems.

• Responds to social and technological changes in contemporary society.

• Expands job opportunities across multiple sectors locally and internationally.

• Develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

• Contributes to building a knowledge-based society.

• The program is linked to a wide range of employment sectors, including:

• Research centers, universities, and the Central Agency for Public Mobilization and Statistics (CAPMAS), in roles such as social researcher, data analyst, field researcher, or statistical specialist.

• Government ministries such as Social Solidarity, Education, Health, Youth and Sports, Culture, Planning, and Local Development.

• Schools (public, private, and international) as school social workers and student support specialists.

• Correctional institutions, police departments, and family courts.

• Media, public opinion research institutions, and public relations departments.

• NGOs, civil society organizations, and international development agencies (including UN organizations).

• Market research and consulting firms.

• Human resources and corporate relations departments.

Graduate Competencies

• Conduct specialized scientific research using quantitative and qualitative methodologies.

• Analyze and interpret social phenomena scientifically.

• Design research tools such as surveys and interviews and analyze their results.

• Use statistical software for social data analysis.

• Apply critical thinking to evaluate sociological theories and studies.

• Prepare academic reports and research papers according to scholarly standards.

• Deliver scientific presentations and participate in academic discussions.

• Teach at the university level and supervise academic work.

• Work effectively in research teams and manage community-based projects.

• Communicate with institutions and society, linking research to real-world issues.

• Adhere to research ethics and academic integrity standards.

• Propose policies and solutions to contemporary social problems.

• Develop leadership and decision-making skills in research and institutional contexts.

• Keep pace with developments in sociology and related humanities fields.

• Apply sociological knowledge in community development and service.

• Work in multidisciplinary teams.

• Prepare professional and scientific reports.

• Strengthen critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Contact Information

Program Website:

https://arts.asu.edu.eg/storage/uploads/mediacenter/2022/7ILSRrRBNMM3834g.pdf