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Master's Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques
ABOUT THE
Program
The Master’s Degree in Social Research Methods and Techniques at the Universidad Industrial de Santander is a graduate program aimed at training professionals capable of analyzing, understanding, and interpreting contemporary social issues from a rigorous and interdisciplinary perspective. Affiliated with the School of History within the Faculty of Human Sciences, the program strengthens the theoretical, methodological, and technical competencies required to conduct social research with academic, institutional, and community impact.
With an updated curriculum and a hybrid format (in-person and virtual), the program integrates qualitative and quantitative methods as well as digital tools for social research, promoting critical thinking, research ethics, and the practical application of knowledge in real-world contexts. The master’s degree is designed for professionals from diverse fields interested in transforming social realities through research, contributing to regional and national development.
Qualified registration: Resolution of the Ministry of National Education (MEN) No. 022799 dated November 26, 2025, with a validity of 7 years.
- SNIES 106637: Hybrid (in-person and virtual) | Bucaramanga, Santander
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DEGREE:
Master in Social Research Methods and Techniques
DURATION:
4 semesters
MODALITY:
Hybrid (in-person and virtual)
LOCATION:
Bucaramanga
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APPLICANT
Profile
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To be admitted to the Master’s Program in Methods and Techniques of Social Research, applicants must hold an undergraduate professional degree, preferably in the field of social sciences. However, since the program is interdisciplinary, professionals from all areas of knowledge are eligible to apply.
Applicants must also demonstrate a basic knowledge of English and certify proficiency at the A1 level.
The program seeks candidates who wish to continue their academic training and who understand that, in today’s global context, an undergraduate degree alone is not sufficient to meet current labor market demands. It is intended for individuals who seek a broad understanding of society and are willing to engage with new discourses, proposals, and perspectives beyond those familiar within their own disciplinary fields.
The program aims to attract individuals who are willing to develop skills in the use of technological tools and in communicating research findings to diverse audiences, including academic communities, the business sector, consulting firms, public institutions, NGOs, and grassroots social organizations.
GRADUATE
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Graduates of the Master’s Degree in Methods and Techniques of Social Research are characterized by their ability to design and conduct research processes focused on social issues, as well as to participate in interdisciplinary teams addressing diverse topics related to local, regional, national, and international contexts.
They stand out for their capacity to identify alternative research pathways, implement theoretically grounded techniques and tools, and adapt to changing environmental conditions. Graduates are distinguished by their commitment to dialogue, critical inquiry, and the search for solutions, recognizing that social reality is complex and constantly evolving.
CLASS
Time
Evening schedule, coordinated according to participants’ needs.
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ACADEMIC
Curriculum
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Code: 41895 Credits: 4 – Theoretical Foundations of the Social Sciences I
Code: 41986 Credits: 4 – Qualitative Research Techniques
Code: 41987 Credits: 3 – Project Workshop I
Code: 41898 Credits: 3 – Research Experiences
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Code: 41902 Credits: 3 – Digital Tools and Methodologies for Research
Code: 41899 Credits: 4 – Theoretical Foundations of the Social Sciences II
Code: 41900 Credits: 4 – Quantitative Research Techniques
Code: 41901 Credits: 3 – Project Workshop II
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Code: 41903 Credits: 7 – Application Project I
Code: Credits: 6 – Disciplinary Elective
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Code: 41904 Credits: 9 – Application Project II
Code: Credits: 3 – Transdisciplinary Elective
Code: Credits: 1 – Integral Education Elective
OUR
Faculty
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Gustavo Alfonso VILLAMIZAR ACEVEDO
Doctor of Education
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PROGRAM
Fees
Application Fee
$366.618*
Tuition Fee per Semester
$1.571.220*
Academic Fees per Semester
$5.761.140*
Total Cost per Semester
$7.332.360*
*Amount calculated according to the 2026 Tax Value Unit (UVT).
The university has a mechanism through which a student’s financial obligations can be partially or totally covered by a company or entity that wishes to support the student.
Also, various forms of payment have been arranged so that students can combine the available forms of payment according to their particular conditions. On the page “Start the registration process”, you will find the available options.
Additionally, to facilitate access to postgraduate programs, the UIS has signed various agreements with entities specialized in educational credit. These agreements seek facilities and better credit conditions for UIS students.
Students with a voting certificate from Colombia’s last popular election process may request a 10% discount on tuition fees.
REGISTRATION
Requirements
The documentation is received digitally by e-mail maestria.metodosocial@uis.edu.co in PDF format.
Note: By clicking on the “Registration” button you will find the forms to fill out the documentation requested below.
UIS registration form duly completed and signed.
Resume, in the UIS format established institutionally for this purpose, with the attachment of certificates and copies of documents that corroborate what is described in it.
Copy of valid identity document valid in Colombia or valid passport for foreigners.
Recent document type photo, preferably in digital format, white background 3×4.
Copy of the diploma or copy of the undergraduate degree certificate required by the program, issued by an institution of higher education recognized in Colombia.
Note 1: If the applicant has a degree from a foreign university, it must be duly apostilled and translated into Spanish if it is in a foreign language. The degrees must be validated by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic.
Certificate of the grades obtained in the undergraduate program required by the program, including the weighted average.
Note 2: In the case of UIS undergraduate graduates, it is not necessary to provide this document.
Receipt of payment issued by the UIS treasury for the current value of the registration fee or receipt of consignment in the account authorized by the UIS.
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Email: maestria.metodosocial@uis.edu.co
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