The double major undergradute degree in Sociology enables students to acquire the basic competences and skills required for employment following a three-year course or for continuing studies at graduate level. The study programme is comprised of lectures in social theory and methodology as well as specialised sociological courses appropriate for the undergraduate level.
The combination of compulsory and elective courses enables students to gain specialised knowledge required for employment in different organisations, from research agencies, the media, local government, governmental agencies and non-governmental organisations as well as different businesses. Continuing studies at graduate level in different social science fields is a further option following completion of the undergraduate course.
Length of study: 6 semesters, 3 years
ECTS points: 90
Learning outcomes
After completing this study programme students will:
- have knowledge of key sociological concepts;
- be able to differentiate and compare different sociological theories and methodological approaches;
- be able to describe and analyse different social phenomena and critically evaluate them from a sociological perspective;
- be able to independently design, plan and realise a small-scale research project on different social phenomena, applying basic quantitative and qualitative methods and research techniques;
- be able to find, analyse and apply knowledge from different scientific sources in one's professional work;
- be able to participate in teamwork and interdisciplinary research work;
- know how to present research results.
Evaluation of learning outcomes: written tests during the semester, independent and group research projects, essays, written and oral exams, independent design and implementation of small scale sociological research projects.
Final thesis: The undergraduate course ends with a final thesis which is orally defended. The thesis is based on theoretical or empirical research and its findings presented in the form of a scientific article which needs to be between 16 and 32 pages long. The work is also presented as a conference presentation lasting for 15 minutes and includes use of Power Point. Students choose their topics in cooperation with the Department's academic staff.
Title awarded upon completion: Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree) in Sociology.
Subjects taught
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1. semester
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Code
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Academic staff
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Course
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Total hours
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ECTS
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L
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S
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E
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SOC101
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doc. dr. sc. Krešimir Kro
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Sociology: key concepts
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30
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15
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5
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SOC102
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doc. dr. sc. Sven Marcelić
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Introduction to research methods
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30
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15
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5
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SOC111
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prof. dr. sc. Jadranka Čačić-Kumpes/dr. sc. Dražen Cepić
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Introduction to scientific communication
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30
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30
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5
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2. semester
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Code
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Academic staff
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Course
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Total hours
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ECTS
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L
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S
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E
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SOC112
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prof. dr. sc. Vjeran Katunarić/mr. sc. Ratko Čorić, pred.
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Early social thought
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30
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15
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3
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SOC106
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doc. dr. sc. Željka Zdravković/dr. sc. Ivan Puzek
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Basic statistics
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30
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15
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5
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SOC110
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doc. dr. sc. Željka Zdravković/dr. sc. Ivan Puzek
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Basic demography
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15
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|
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2
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Electives (choice of one)
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SOCZ29
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doc. dr. sc. Željka Tonković
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Urban sociology
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30
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15
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5
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SOCZ24
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doc. dr. sc. Krešimir Krolo
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Media and society
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30
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15
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5
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3. semester
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Code
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Academic staff
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Course
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Total hours
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ECTS
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L
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S
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E
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SOC201
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dos. dr. sc. Valerija Barada/mr. sc. Ratko Čorić, pred.
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Classical sociological theories: positivist approaches
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30
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15
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5
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SOC202
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doc. dr. sc. Željka Zdravković/dr. sc. Ivan Puzek
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Quantitative research methods
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30
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30
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5
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Electives (choice of one)
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SOCZ27
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prof. dr. sc. Jadranka Čačić-Kumpes
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Sociology of ethnic relations and minorities
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30
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30
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5
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SOCZ08
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prof. dr. sc. Jadranka Čačić-Kumpes/mr. sc. Ratko Čorić
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Sociology of education
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30
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15
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5
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4. semester
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Code
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Academic staff
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Course
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Total hours
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ECTS
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L
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S
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E
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SOC203
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doc. dr. sc. Valerija Barada/Luka Antonina, mag. soc.
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Classical sociological theories: interpretative approaches
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30
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15
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5
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SOC204
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doc. dr. sc. Sven Marcelić/mr. sc. Mirko Petrić, v. pred./Luka Antonina, mag. soc.
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Qualitative research methods
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30
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15
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30
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5
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Electives (choice of one)
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SOCZ04
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prof. dr. sc. Saša Božić
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Sociology of migration
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30
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15
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5
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SOCZ26
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prof. dr. sc. Vjeran Katunarić
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Multiethnic societies
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30
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15
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5
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5. semester
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Code
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Academic staff
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Course
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Total hours
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ECTS
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L
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S
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E
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SOC301
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doc. dr. sc. Željka Tonković/Marija Šarić, mag.soc.
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Contemporary sociological theories: macro approaches
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30
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15
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5
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SOC304
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doc. dr. sc. Valerija Barada
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Qualitative research: fieldwork
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30
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30
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5
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Electives (choice of one)
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SOCZ10
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prof. dr. sc. Vjeran Katunarić/mr. sc. Ratko Čorić
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Sociology of religion
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30
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15
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5
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SOCZ07
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prof. dr. sc. Saša Božić
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Sociology of migration
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30
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15
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5
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6. semester
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Code
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Academic staff
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Course
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Total hours
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ECTS
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L
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S
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E
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SOC303
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doc. dr. sc. Željka Tonković
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Contemporary sociological theories: micro-approaches and micro-macro approaches
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30
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15
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5
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SOC302
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doc. dr. sc. Sven Marcelić
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Cultural theory
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30
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15
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5
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SOC305
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Final thesis
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|
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15
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5
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