The mission of the Vanderbilt University Department of Sociology's Ph.D. program is to promote excellence in research with the goal of training the next generation of scholars to join the professoriate. Through coursework and close mentorship, we train graduate students to combine a sociological imagination with methodological breadth and sophistication to produce groundbreaking empirical research. While we train students in a variety of theories and methods, the graduate program is focused on the following areas of substantive expertise: Health and Medicine, and Social Movements.

The Sociology is a Master degree offered by Vanderbilt University at its main campus in Nashville, United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 2 years to complete. Students study at the university's main campus while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 23, 2027.
About Master of Sociology
Requirements and Admission Criteria for Master of Sociology at Vanderbilt University
Entry Requirements
- Graduate Record Exam (GRE)
- Language Proficiency Exam (TOEFL or IELTS)
- Transcripts
- Statement of purpose
- Letters of recommendation
English Requirements
- IELTSMin 7
- TOEFLMin 88
Tuition and Fee Information for Master of Sociology at Vanderbilt University
How to Apply for Master of Sociology at Vanderbilt University
You may start a Graduate School application for one of the following degrees: PhD, MA, MS, MFA in Creative Writing, and MLAS. For any other degree not listed above, please begin looking at the list of disciplines and majors offered through Vanderbilt University.
Applicants with bachelor's or comparable non-U.S. degrees may apply to the Graduate School.

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