Master of Arts in Sociology by IGNOU
09 June, 2013
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) offers Master of Arts in Sociology (MSO). The M.A. Programme in Sociology is designed to provide advanced sociological knowledge, perspectives and skills to a wide cross section of learners, including those in remote and inaccessible areas. In terms of content it focuses on classical and advanced concepts and theories, research methods and perspectives, social issues of development, state of sociology in India, social issues of development, education transnational communities, migration, urbanisation, development of the largest section of the population and emerging concerns in contemporary society. With this backdrop the programme aims to address the various emerging concerns of the discipline taking cognizance of need of the students on the one hand and the cognitive ability of this discipline on the other.
This programme focuses on sociological theories, concepts and methods applied to comprehend these processes, Social process and their inter-linkages with the global, regional and local manifestations, Issues involved in the process of development, socio-cultural dynamics of diaspora and transnational communities, Religion and related issues, Education, urbanisation, globalisation and such other social processes.
This is a 64 credits programme with compulsory and elective courses. The student has to take compulsory courses worth of 32 credits in the first year and another 4 courses worth of 32 credits in the second year.
Eligibility for MSO is Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University. The duration of the programme is two years, However it can be completed in a maximum period of 5 years.
For details, visit IGNOU Website- www.ignou.ac.in or contact programme coordinator M.A Sociology or dksingharoy@ignou.ac.in nearest IGNOU Regional Centre/Study Centre. Prospectus can be obtained from Regional Centres in person in Rs.200/-, or by post by sending a DD of Rs.250/- in favour of IGNOU, New Delhi, to Registrar (Student Registration Division), Indira Gandhi National Open University, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-68.It can be downloaded from the university website www.ignou.ac.in.
Last Date for receipt of Applications is 15th June 2013
