Sociological Research in Digital Society
39.03.01 In English and Russian
Level of education Bachelor
Type of instruction Full-time
Duration 4 years
Programme description
- The bachelor’s programme ‘Sociological Research in the Digital Society’ is designed to train multiskilled specialists with fundamental academic and applied sociological knowledge. They are capable of: using modern digital technologies of data collection and analysis, including Big Data and network analysis; and presenting their research findings. Students acquire competencies that correspond to the global level of development of new sectors of the digital economy. The programme trains experts who are capable of: participating in solving the most important social problems of Russian society by applying sociological methods and social technologies based on digital platforms; and implementing innovative programmes and projects in all spheres of the digital society
- The programme, which is both theoretical and practical, prepares graduates for practical activities in a wide range of fields: digital economy and culture; international relations; and public administration, based on the application of a variety of modelling and data analysis techniques on modern digital platforms. The use of all St Petersburg University’s resources during the training provides an opportunity to: develop self-study skills; build an individual educational paths; and be prepared for continuous professional development
- Studying in this academic programme involves intensive training in modern digital data collection and analysis methods, which requires specific training in computer science and mathematics. During training in this programme, liberal and sociological knowledge is complemented and enriched by skills in computer technology and platforms. The curriculum provides an in-depth study of relevant disciplines that: reflect current trends in research in sociology, culture, digital economy, information systems, and digital technology; and meet the needs of employers in these fields
- The ‘Sociological Research in the Digital Society’ programme will be particularly useful and interesting to those who are interested in modern digital technologies and programming, not as such, but in the perspective of their practical use in various spheres of the digital society: business, culture, public administration and personnel management, science, medicine, education, sports, and media
Main courses
- Theory and History of Sociology
- Research Methodology and Methods in Sociology
- Mathematical Methods in Sociology
- Sociology of Digital Communications
- Simulation Modelling
- Methods of Social Information Processing and Analysis
- Data Analysis and Visualisation Using SPSS and R
- Digital Society Economy
- Intercultural Communication in Digital Society
- Sociological Studies of Digital Economy
- Fuzzy Modelling
- Big Data in Sociological Studies
- Sociology of culture and cultural communications
- Globalisation and virtualisation of society
- Social capital and human resource management in the network society
- Network Analysis in Sociology
Our advantages
- The bachelor’s programme ‘Sociological Research in Digital Society’ is designed to train specialists who study the processes and phenomena of the contemporary digital society using modern digital technologies of data analysis, Big Data, and network analysis
- While studying, students acquire practical skills in: the field of research in the digital environment; and planning and managing the processes of socio-economic development in various areas of the digital society
- The programme provides academic humanities knowledge together with applied digital competences
- The programme combines the traditions of classical sociological education with training of highly qualified specialists in information technology
- The programme focuses on the practice of using cutting-edge digital technology in sociological research
- Students study and master cutting-edge digital technologies for data collection and analysis
- Students are trained to work in a wide range of fields: digital economy and culture; international relations; and public administration
- Students acquire practical skills in: the field of research in the digital environment; planning and managing the processes of socio-economic development; and developing and implementing innovative projects in various areas of the digital society
- The programme develops self-study skills. Students have an opportunity to build their individual educational paths and are prepared for continuous professional development
- The programme is relevant and our graduates are much-in-demand in the labour market
- The programme gives its graduates a platform to continue their studies in master’s and doctoral programmes
International relations
Students have an opportunity to take part in academic mobility programmes.There are over 300 leading universities in Europe, America and Asia among partner universities. Depending on the programme, students may qualify for a scholarship and either paid or free accommodation in a hall of residence. The list of academic mobility programmes is updated annually. All up-to-date information can be found on the St Petersburg University International Affairs website in the Students Exchange Programme section.
Examples of Academic partners:
- Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, Republic of Korea
- Charles University (the Czech Republic)
- Otto von Guericke University Magdeburg (Germany)
- The Faculty of Sociology, Bielefeld University (Germany)
Career opportunities
Professions
The programme is interdisciplinary and covers a broad scope of knowledge. This will enable graduates to carry out professional activities in the following areas
Among the prospective jobs are:
- Sociological analyst
- Specialist in organising sociological and marketing research
- Expert in sociological expertise
- Specialist consultant in sociological expertise and the application of its findings in sociology and economy
- PR specialist
- Project manager
- Social consultant and social audit specialist
- Marketing analyst
- Digital tutor
- Social media analyst
- Data analyst
- R&D manager
- SMM manager