Master's in Cultural Sociology

Masaryk University, located in Brno, Czech Republic, is a leading institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and a vibrant learning environment. Named after the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the university has grown to become a key player in the European higher education landscape. With a diverse range of programs spanning arts, sciences, humanities, social sciences, and more, Masaryk University provides students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education that prepares them for the challenges of a rapidly evolving global landscape. Masaryk University is renowned for its strong emphasis on research, with numerous research centers and institutes dedicated to advancing knowledge and contributing to societal development. The university's commitment to international collaboration is evident in its extensive network of partnerships with institutions worldwide, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. The campus, characterized by a mix of historic and modern buildings, offers students a stimulating and inclusive environment. The university's dedication to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of social responsibility positions it as a hub for academic and cultural development in the heart of Central Europe.

The study program aims to develop students interpretative skills, which are advanced on the ground of structuralist and hermeneutic methods of analyzing cultural meanings. Research in cultural sociology is focusing on meanings circulating and having an influence through a variety of social phenomena. The core of the study program is formed by courses dealing with specific methods and conceptual frames of cultural sociological interpretation which could be applied beyond public culture, too. Thus students are prepared to work as experts and researchers in various institutional spheres in which communication plays a crucial role.