Institute of Professional Sociological Studies (IPSS) Nigeria.
Advancing sociology as a tool for social change, development, and nation-building in Africa.

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Equip yourself with practical skills, credentials, and networks to thrive as a Consultant Sociologist

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ABOUT IPSS
Established to promote the study of sociology, using applied sociological knowledge to the benefit of society and to make sociology a profession as worthy, respected, and recognized amongst other professions in Nigeria, while equipping members to lead in social transformation and institutional reform.
MEMBERSHIP PATH
Membership with IPSS allows you to connect with sociologists, enhance your skills, and contribute to impactful social research and become employable in any field you are consulting in, while gaining the professional recognition and support needed to thrive in a competitive world. Learn more...
WHY JOIN US?
There are several benefits of being a member of the IPSS. Chiefly, it is an opportunity to advance in your career in sociological studies. You now have the opportunity to join a growing network of professional sociologists, access exclusive resources, and contribute to national development through applied sociology.
PATH TO CONSULTANT SOCIOLOGY
IPSS is a practical pathway for sociology graduates to become Certified Consultant Sociologists (CCS) through training, internship, and professional certification, and you can now practice sociology as a professional with credibility, community, and opportunities for real-world social impact.
This is Institute of Professional Sociological Studies (IPSS).
Making sociology a profession as worthy, respected, and recognized as other professions in Nigeria. This we hope to achieve, by providing advance sociological education, research, and professional practice to certify professionals as consultant sociologists qualified for consultancy in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors...
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Our Professional Scheme
STUDENT/GRADUATE MEMBERSHIP
To qualify, you need 5 credits, including Economics, Government or History, and Geography. Sociology, Anthropology, Social Psychology, Political Science, or Human Geography students may get automatic exemptions.
PROFESSIONAL/POST GRADUATE ENTRY/(PGE)
To qualify, you need 5 credits, a university degree in Social, Natural, Environmental Sciences, or Law. Exemptions are available for many social sciences and law courses. This stage has three paper parts.
ASSOCIATES PROFESSIONAL SOCIOLOGISTS
Associate status is granted to B.Sc, M.Sc, and Ph.D. holders in Sociology, Social Work, Social Psychology, Anthropology, Criminology, and other ancillary courses under sociology. There is currently the direct membership scheme, which ends in 2026, that means no prior examination to this cadre, as long as you study the above listed courses. Thereafter, entry will require a test and completion of one of the three paper types.
CORPORATE/INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIP
Institutional or Corporate membership is available to private institutions, non-governmental organizations, government institutions; including military, and paramilitary organizations, that supports, the study aabd advancement of sociological knowledge in Nigeria or beyond. This membership offers access to our resources, networking opportunities, members recruitment and continous professional development programs etc.
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IPSS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (IIP)
The Institute of Professional Sociological Studies (IPSS) Nigeria invites qualified members to join the IPSS Internship Program (IIP), a professional development platform offering workplace experience, mentorship, and employability training. The IIP enables sociologists to apply their knowledge in organizations and communities, fostering professional competence for practice in Nigeria and beyond.
IPSS Careers
Get both foreign and local NGO's and G'Os for opportunities in research, social policy development etc.
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Register now and be part of the Institute of Professional Sociological Studies (IPSS) Conference and Induction Ceremony, taking place in 2026.