Bachelor in Sociology

The tuition fee is 1,600 USD per year.

Sociology studies the structure and dynamics of human societies, examining how social institutions, groups, and relationships shape individual and collective behavior. Coursework covers social theory, research methods, social stratification, urbanization, family and gender studies, and the sociology of work and organizations. Students learn to analyze social patterns using both qualitative and quantitative methods, conducting surveys, interviews, and statistical analysis to understand social phenomena. The program develops skills in critical thinking, data interpretation, and written communication. Graduates find opportunities in public policy, social research, nonprofit organizations, human resources, journalism, and further graduate study in the social sciences. The program is offered in English at Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, over a duration of 4 years.