Sociology and Social Anthropology

What we offer:

A unique bachelor's and master's program in Slovakia designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of human societies and the ever-changing social and cultural landscape.

This program equips you with the skills to analyse society and social issues through a broader lens. You'll delve into critical topics like:

• The evolution of family structures and local cultures
• The consequences of social and gender inequalities
• The dynamics of power within society

We'll explore:

• The enduring significance of various rituals
• The social impacts of technological advancements and changing work environments
• The evolving realities of life in both urban and rural settings

The program provides hands-on training:

• Data collection methods: Interviews, field observations, questionnaires
• Effective data analysis and presentation in institutional HumanLab
• Qualitative and quantitative research methods (with emphasis on skilful combination)
• Essential computer tools for data analysis (SPSS Statistics, ATLAS.ti, NVivo, GenPro, Ethnologue, SplitsTree)
• Internationally certified course Fieldwork Practicum together with Charles University, University of Gothenburg, Eötvös Loránd University and Jagiellonian University

This program fosters the development of:

• In-depth knowledge and expertise in quantitative and qualitative research
• The ability to adopt a combined sociological and anthropological perspective