Basic subjects
Methodology of sociological research Methods of sociological research Socio-demographic processes in the modern world Sociology of the family Forecasting and modeling of socio-demographic processes
Specialized subjects
Family Policy in Russia: history and Modernity Expert activity in the field of socio-demographic processes Project activity in sociology Family conflicts and ways to resolve them Processing and analysis of socio-demographic research data Socio-psychological features of interpersonal communication Business communication and business documentation management Migration policy Ethnocultural and regional factors of socio-demographic processes Modeling of social processes Comparative analysis of family policy in different countries Qualitative family research strategies
Program Overview
The Master's degree program is aimed at training specialists with in-depth knowledge in the field of sociology, demography and family policy, as well as skills in analytical thinking and practical application of theoretical approaches. Within the framework of the program, students study key theoretical and methodological aspects of socio-demographic modeling, which allows them to master modern tools for analyzing demographic processes and social phenomena, independently plan, organize and conduct scientific and applied research in the field of family and marriage sociology, demography, carry out sociological support and implementation of regional social family policy, conduct social diagnostics. and the expertise of support and assistance programs in the field of family policy. During their studies, undergraduates will have the opportunity to participate in research projects and events implemented at the Institute of Sociology and Regional Studies and its academic partners, consult with leading experts in the field of demography and family sociology, and gain teaching experience during their internship.
Prospects. Career & Employment
Our graduates have a set of skills that can be applied in various fields. They can work for federal, regional, and local government agencies, state extra-budgetary funds, research centers for demography, sociology, marketing, and media, Russian and international research institutions, as well as educational institutions at the secondary and tertiary levels. Graduates can also find employment in information and analytical centers, analytics and personnel departments of Russian and international companies, advertising, branding, and PR agencies, election companies, recruitment agencies, monitoring, consulting, and expert organizations, public and non-profit organizations, and more.
Why is it important to pursue a higher education?
Due to the demographic situation in modern Russia, characterized by a steady trend of population decline, declining birth rates, and high divorce rates, there is an urgent need to train qualified specialists capable of solving key tasks in the field of diagnostics and modeling of socio-demographic processes, as well as the development of state and regional family policy. To achieve this goal, which is strategically important for the Russian state, the master's program "Socio-demographic Modeling and Family Policy" has been developed, which is suitable for bachelors and specialists in the fields of sociology, conflictology, regional studies, social work, youth work, political science, psychology, public and municipal administration, history, pedagogy, etc. The program will prepare graduate students for successful careers in demography, family policy, and sociological research, giving them the opportunity to contribute to solving current demographic problems in Russian society.