CONFERENCESociology - Master's Degree Programme
Programme level: Master's programme
Language of instruction: Latvian
Study form and duration: full-time - 4 semesters
Credits: 120 ECTS
Obtainable degree or qualification: Master of Social Sciences in Sociology
Number of study places for admission in 2025/2026: State-funded study places - 8, study places for tuition fee - 20
Tuition fee per year (ac. year 2025/26): 2800 EUR for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens, EU Long-term resident permit holders and their family members. 4700 EUR for citizens of other countries
Study location: Riga, Latgale
Studies in the master's programme “Sociology” provide an advanced level of knowledge required for the research process – from A to Z. Students acquire skills and competences, apply this knowledge in practice, independently seek solutions to complex issues and manage the research process, as well as the research team.
The aim of the programme is to train highly qualified specialists for independent work in research and management of a research group, continuation of academic career in doctoral studies, employment in sociology-related fields – social and marketing research, public administration, social policy analysis and social work management.
Director of Study Programme
Doc. Renārs Felcis
Programme graduates successfully work in public opinion and market research companies (e.g., SKDS, TNS, “Latvijas Fakti”, “Factum”), ministries (e.g., Welfare, Culture, Education), state and municipal institutions (e.g., State Probation Service), private sector (e.g., advertising industry, consultancy companies, implementation of impact assessment research, etc.). Graduates with a profound interest in an academic career continue their doctoral studies in Latvia and elsewhere in Europe, as well as the USA.
You can find out about the admission requirements for the study program by switching to the Latvian version of the website.
During a single cycle of studies, students have the opportunity to spend up to 12 months abroad for studies or internships. Currently, the Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences has over 320 Erasmus+ cooperation agreements with universities across Europe and beyond. Students can participate in exchange studies in countries such as Austria, Germany, Spain, Italy, Finland, Sweden, Turkey, Portugal, Slovakia, Malta, and many others.
In addition, students may take part in exchange programmes based on bilateral agreements, which allow for study opportunities in 53 countries worldwide — including Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and more.
Short-term mobility options are also available through the FORTHEM Alliance, offering students the chance to gain new knowledge and skills in Germany, Poland, Norway, Romania, Italy, France, Finland, and Spain.
Graduate reviews
“First of all, it was interesting to study. From the very beginning, it allowed us to regard familiar things, processes from a different angle. Secondly, the studies were very comprehensive: political, economic, social processes, basics of psychology, philosophy, cultural history, and knowledge required for understanding and using research. Thirdly, the study environment was student-friendly, – it was promoted by lecturers, as well as methodologists. And that is an aspect that should not be underestimated.”
