Graduate School of Sociology

Understanding the Complexities of Contemporary Society and Nurturing the Ability to Make a Positive Contribution

The Graduate School provides an advanced education in both theoretical and empirical research in sociology. Students have many and varied research opportunities, with the possibility of obtaining credits from an affiliated university. At the Masters level, we also offer the Social Research Specialist Course, which trains students to become advanced professional specialists equipped with the specialist social survey skills needed in industry and government. At the Doctoral level, the School trains young researchers, who make up an integral part of the center of sociological research. By combining advanced lectures and tutorials with hands-on experience, the School ensures that its graduates are advanced social researchers.

Unique Features of the Graduate School

• One of the centers of sociological research in Japan, through its progress over half a century
• A wide-ranging curriculum and a primary/secondary guidance system with two academic advisors
• Research support including a graduate school support program, various scholarships, and a research incentive system
• Joint Master's/Doctoral Thesis Seminar fosters the ability to write a thesis throughout the entire graduate program