The humanities and social sciences of Northwest Normal University have outstanding research advantages and distinctive characteristics in the fields of northwest history and geography, ethnic education, ancient books collation, sociology, Dunhuang studies and so on. The School of Political Science and Law of Northwest Normal University has departments of philosophy, law, ideology and politics, sociology and social work, politics and public administration, institute of social development and public administration, MPA education center, etc. Relying on this institute, the Ministry of Education established the Northwest Research Base of China Rural Research Center of Central China Normal University, which has two provincial and university-level key disciplines: Marxist theory and sociology. There are 1 1 master's degree authorization points for Marxist philosophy, China philosophy, foreign philosophy, ethics, legal theory, political theory, international politics, sociology, basic principles of Marxism, the study of Marxism in China, and ideological and political education; Master of management (MPA). Over the years, it has trained nearly 10,000 junior college students, undergraduates and master students, and played an important role in all walks of life.
Generally speaking, it is better to apply for sociology in Northwest Normal University.