Bachelor in Sociology

Sociology is the study of human society, social relationships, and the institutions that shape collective life. Coursework typically covers classical and contemporary sociological theory, research methods including surveys and qualitative fieldwork, statistics for social science, and substantive areas such as social stratification, family, urbanization, migration, gender, and the sociology of work and organizations. Students learn to analyze social patterns and inequalities, to design and interpret empirical research, and to apply theoretical frameworks to contemporary social issues. Many programs include coursework on globalization, media and culture, and social policy, reflecting sociology's role in understanding change across modern societies. Graduates apply this training in careers spanning social research, public policy analysis, human resources, non-governmental organizations, journalism, market research, and further graduate study in sociology or related social sciences. This 4 year bachelor program is offered at Istanbul Beykent University in İstanbul, Turkey, and is taught in English, supporting students who intend to draw on international research literature and pursue careers or further study with an international dimension. İstanbul's scale and diversity as a city offer a rich empirical setting for sociological study, from urban migration patterns to the interaction of tradition and modernization. Across the four years, students typically build from introductory social science and methods courses toward more specialized theoretical and applied coursework, often culminating in an independent research project or thesis that lets them apply sociological methods to a topic of their choosing. The program is designed to develop both analytical and research skills applicable across academic and applied social science careers.