Sociology (Standard Program)
1. Major: Sociology (Standard Program)
2. Major code: 7310301
3. Admission complex (in 2023): A01; C00; C01; D01
4. Admission score in 2022 (40 points scale): 28.5
5. Level: Undergraduate
6. Program: Standard
7. Duration of study: 4 years
8. Program:
Sociology is a discipline specializing in social investigation, survey, social criticism, finding out the causes of unstable social phenomena. For example, violence is becoming the norm in many places; the decline of education; increasing social inequality; increased crime; Internet communication technology increasingly affects social life, or current corruption, for example... are social phenomena that need to be studied to find solutions to contribute to more effective social management. in the current stage of development.
To meet the social needs, Sociology’s program of Ton Duc Thang University is built in two intensive directions: (1) Social management: focusing on the application of theoretical perspectives and Sociological research methods, strategic design and tools for collecting, processing and analyzing information into surveying problems in all areas of social life according to the needs of organizations. economic, political, social,... Surveying and surveying skills are one of the eight occupations that are freely rotated in the labor market of the ASEAN Economic Community; (2) Sociology of mass communication is the application of theoretical perspectives and sociological research methods to analyze the economic, social, and cultural influences of mass media on society, social groups and society. individuals and societies, as well as the mechanisms of their influence.
In November 2021, the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA) officially recognized and granted the Quality Seal for the Bachelor's Program in Sociology, which has an accreditation period of 5 years (2021-2026).
Program framework: see more at
https://cktt-cdr.tdtu.edu.vn/chuongtrinhdaotao?type=tuyensinh&hedaotao=0
9. Outstanding advantages of the program:
- The training program is designed based on the reference of the Social Sciences Program (sociology/anthropology) of prestigious universities in the world, in the direction of interdisciplinary sociology, anthropology, mass communication ;
- High internationality is reflected in: Syllabus and textbooks, reading materials, ... references from prestigious universities and is adjusted annually, adding new documents, in English;
- Language of instruction: a combination of Vietnamese and English taught by foreign lecturers. This is an opportunity for students to access professional knowledge, professional skills and practice communication skills in English to meet the labor market needs of the ASEAN economic community and globalization;
- Combination of school and social needs: Enterprises collaborate with the subject in teaching, research, practical and vocational training activities, accounting for about 30% of the training program;
- Modern and spacious facilities; Students have access to cutting-edge resources that integrate with the world through the Inspiration Library.
10. Career prospects:
Sociology of social management:
- Investigation and survey: working for social organizations, businesses, research centers (institutes)...;
- Public administration: working in the state sector (at all levels), socio-political organizations...;
- Social organizations (government and non-governmental): technical support and advice in survey surveys, writing proposals for development projects, social policy making...;
- Research: work for research organizations, research projects, government or non-governmental research centers (institutes) ...;
- Teaching: teaching at colleges, universities...
Sociology of mass communication:
- Mass communication: working in the field of journalism, communication, publishing...;
- Research on public opinion: research, field survey, coordinator of communication projects...;
- Corporate communication and public relations: working in the departments of marketing, advertising, customer consulting, public relations, management of internal information systems, organization of corporate media events …;
- In the field of interactive media, students will be able to work in corporate media agencies, government agencies involved in media development, media and design firms, research institutes, etc. Research specializing in interactive media content, public relations companies;
In the field of media management, students can work in government agencies, public relations firms and non-profit organizations in traditional media as well as in the media. new;
- Teaching: teaching at colleges, universities....
11. Typical partners:
- Domestic partners:
+ People's Committee of Ward 6, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.
+ People's Committee of Ward 13, District 4, Ho Chi Minh City.
12. Contact Info:
- Tel: (+84) 283 775 5063
- Hotline: 0906717569
- Website: http://ssh.tdtu.edu.vn/