Department of Philosophy and Sociology

The Department of Philosophy and Sociology at Tsinghua University has a history of over 60 years. It underwent many changes and evaluations, and was re-established in 1993. The main task of this department is to research and develop the ideological theory of Marxism, to train and bring up senior teaching and research specialists wording in Marxist philosophy, ideological and political education, international politics and sociology. The Department has the disciplines of Philosophy, Ideological and Political Education, International Politics, and Sociology. The disciplines of Education in Marxist Theory and Education in Ideology and Politics have the authority to confer Master's degrees. Three professors and 14 associate professors are working in this department.