Education

Sociological studies prepare you to perform numerous social roles. Their particular value lies in the fact that they teach harmonious combination of knowledge about culture with knowledge about social and market mechanisms. Therefore, a graduate of sociological studies is both a humanist-researcher, using the cultural achievements of humanity and making his own contribution to this achievement, a citizen-social worker who actively and responsibly participates in the life of the local community and the state, and a conscious and innovative participant in activities on the labor market.

The study program takes into account the specificity of the place and time in which the education process and future civic and professional activity of graduates takes place. This specificity is determined primarily by the proximity of the border, the proximity of Germany and other EU countries, as well as local social problems, especially the problems of the labor market.

I. A graduate of sociological studies conducted by the Institute of Sociology of the UZ is especially prepared to perform the role of:

• a researcher of socio-cultural processes related to the proximity of the border,
• the role of an animator of international cooperation in the field of culture and in solving social problems,
• and a career advisor.

II. Institutions employing sociology graduates

Sociology graduates are prepared to work:

• in state administration institutions of various levels,
• in care and educational institutions,
• in advisory and consulting institutions,
• in public opinion research centres,
• as specialists in marketing, social relations, team management and management, social assistance, prevention, social rehabilitation, etc.

III. A graduate of sociology as a humanist and researcher

• Is distinguished by extensive knowledge in the field of philosophy, demography, social psychology and economics, 
• has the ability to diagnose, explain and interpret social phenomena, 
• is able to independently conduct research (from formulating research problems through hypotheses, selecting indicators, constructing research tools, to drawing conclusions), uses sociological methods, techniques and tools in marketing research. 
• Operates a computer independently and knows the basics of programming, 
• Can use computer programs for sociological analyses,

IV. A graduate of sociology as a citizen and social worker

• uses knowledge to practically solve social problems (e.g. old people, families with problems, all pathological phenomena), 
• Is prepared to act in local government structures,
• knows and is able to apply strategies to activate local communities, 
• knows and is able to apply strategies to prevent social marginalization, 
• Can independently organize a support group, association, foundation

V. A graduate of sociology as a participant in the labor market

• Has the ability to establish interpersonal contacts and conduct negotiations,
• knows the methods and techniques of diagnosing and designing organizational structures, 
• Can lead teamwork, knows the principles, methods and techniques of recruitment and selection of candidates for work, 
• He is able to plan the path of professional development

Sociological studies

BA studies  in sociology

Sociology is the study of how people connect and divide. It describes how various social collectivities, such as groups, nations or organizations such as political parties, function and how they change. It also tries to answer the question why they act the way they do, i.e. it tries to explain social phenomena and processes

 In order to describe and explain social reality, sociologists use specific research methods. The most famous is the poll. It is a method that allows you to gather information about facts, assessments and opinions of the entire population (e.g. residents of Poland) through a much smaller, but particularly selected research sample (e.g. 1000 people). An important part of the research methods of sociology are those that we define as qualitative. These are, for example, various types of interviews, the participants of which have considerable freedom in formulating their statements, and even topics they want to talk about and which are part of their lives.

 Information collected in this way, i.e. data, is used to change the world around us, e.g. to better meet the needs of residents of various communities, improve their quality of life, improve the efficiency of organizations, including workplaces, increase customer interest in a given product.

 Sociology allows us to better understand our surroundings and the place we occupy in it, to develop ourselves by shaping our identity.

 At the first degree in sociology, you can choose one of three specialties:

• Social research in practice
• Organization of local communities
• Social dimensions of esports

MA studies in sociology

We encourage people who want to gain skills and competences to work as an expert in social and marketing research centers, in companies dealing with User Experience, media and advertising campaigns, and as a specialist in marketing, creating internal and external communication strategies. , social relations, in institutions and companies dealing with consulting and consulting as well as HR departments, in public opinion research centers and in administration institutions of various levels.

 At the second degree of sociology, you can choose one of two specialties:

• Social Communication
• IT social research and analytics

MA studies in Social Design

Realize your dream project with us!

The project activity consists in combining the efforts of diverse specialists, representatives of all sectors and different types of organizations, in order to achieve a common goal. This type of activity requires special skills in identifying problems to be solved, formulating goals, selecting the right team, activating its potential and supporting it in the implementation of tasks, obtaining the necessary resources, as well as reflective and realistic assessment of the achieved effects (evaluation) and recognizing new challenges. Social design offers preparation for various functions in project teams. The direction is the result of many years of experience and cooperation of the employees of the Institute of Sociology of the University of Gdańsk with representatives of social institutions, non-governmental organizations and private enterprises.

Who do we recommend this direction to:

The direction is addressed to specialists in various fields who intend to become important participants and creators of processes carried out by public institutions and social organizations as well as private and social enterprises. We recommend the field of study both to people who want to improve their competences related to the implementation of project activities, as well as to those who are just starting this type of activity. We are convinced that thanks to cooperation during classes we will discover and develop our potentials.

What will you learn?

As a graduate of social design, you will be able to join and create the course of social, cultural, economic and political processes. You will participate in the activities of the organization both as a member of project teams and their leader. You will use your competences in the field of strategic programming, strategic management and public management, marketing strategies and others. In particular, you will learn: 

• design short-term and long-term strategies,
• build strategic documents using the technique of strategic analysis, instruments supporting program activities,
• manage strategic projects,
• organize and manage the diagnosis process,
• identify, plan, launch, lead and close project work,
• deliver the expected value to project stakeholders,
• maintain relations with the environment by acquiring stakeholders and cooperating with them,
• design and implement social interventions to strengthen cohesion on a local, regional, national and international scale,
• use comprehensive knowledge about the social services sector and institutional, program and individual forms of counteracting social exclusion,
• use specialist knowledge of institutions and programs supporting local and regional communities in Poland in the context of current challenges and barriers to local and regional development,
• perform various roles in project teams: as a participant, organizer, manager and evaluator,
• coordinate, plan and implement activities involving communities,
• plan and conduct public consultations,
• initiate, maintain and develop social networks,
• function in virtual teams, understand the processes that determine the effectiveness of their work and effective communication.

At the MA studies of social design, you can choose one of two specialization modules:

• Business projects
• Community projects

Major subjects, implemented in both modules, include: 

• design-thinking
• Networking in business and the public sphere
• Predicting social behavior
• Sociobiological foundations of social organizations
• Design teams
• Social communication
• Project monitoring and evaluation
• New trends in social research
• Reports, visualization and presentation of data
• Social project management

Subjects to choose from in both modules include:

• Database
• Solving the conflict
• Project creation and fundraising
• Social impact

What do you need to study social design?

 2-year studies with a practical profile, leading to the professional title of Master in Art

Teaching materials

Teaching materials posted by teachers on the Google Classroom e-learning platform are available to students assigned to specific classes.