Sociology: Intercultural Mediation

The MA in Sociology Intercultural Mediation programme offered by the Institute of Sociology at the University of Wroclaw is a comprehensive course that focuses on the big questions about social changes happening around the world, including migrations, cultural transformations, social movements, and more. The programme aims to help students understand the reasons for these changes and their implications for individuals and society as a whole.

One of the major focuses of the programme is on intercultural mediation, which refers to how culture informs social change and how it can be facilitated using knowledge on how people create social groups, communicate, and how internal and external factors influence how society works. The programme is designed to provide a culturally open and intellectually stimulating environment, with guidance from scholars and experts in a diverse range of fields of research and social practice of intercultural communication.

The programme comprises of 905 teaching hours (121 ECTS) and places particular emphasis on the local, regional (Central and Eastern European), and global dimensions of culture and multiculturalism. Students who graduate from this programme will acquire knowledge, skills, and competencies that they can use in their professional work in the areas of intercultural communication, conflict resolutions, social integration, and practical social research on multiculturalism, migration, and social changes taking place globally and in Central and Eastern Europe.

The programme prepares students to work as experts in state and local administration, non-governmental organisations, and private sector companies. The skills gained in the programme are transferable and can be applied to multiculturalism, diversity management, and cultural conflict resolution. The Institute of Sociology is one of the oldest research and educational centers in Wroclaw and employs 52 academic teachers, including 40 assistant professors and 12 associate professors and full professors. The Institute collaborates with a range of national and international academic partners.

Additionally, the programme is based on the synergy with the international Master Programme Erasmus Mundus MITRA (Médiation interculturelle: identités, mobilités, conflits), in which the Institute of Sociology is also involved. Students applying for this programme are required to provide a Bachelor or Master degree certificate, transcript of grades/supplement from bachelor or master studies, certificate confirming English Language knowledge on B2 level, passport photocopy, and a digital passport size photo. Overall, the MA in Sociology Intercultural Mediation programme provides a unique opportunity for students to gain the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their professional careers while fostering a better understanding of social changes around the world.