Provide a thorough grounding in advanced sociological knowledge, including classical and contemporary theories, research methodologies, and perspectives, to support a wide range of learners, including those in remote and underserved areas.
Equip learners to understand and analyze rapid social transformations influenced by globalization, ICT expansion, evolving knowledge systems, shifts in development strategies, and global security threats.
Develop skills to critically apply sociological theories, concepts, and research methods in understanding complex social processes and issues in contemporary society.
Examine the state of sociology in India with a focus on development issues affecting large population segments, including urbanization, migration, education, and the empowerment of marginalized communities.
Explore the changing roles of religion, urbanization, education, diasporas, and transnational communities, and their impacts on social structures and individual lives.
Develop an understanding of the interconnections between emerging social processes and the global, regional, and local contexts in which they occur, preparing learners to address current and future social challenges.
Objective
After completing this programme, learners will be able to:
Apply sociological theories, concepts, and research methods to understand and interpret complex social changes and emerging societal issues.
Analyze the rapid social transformations driven by globalization, ICT advancements, shifting development paradigms, as well as responses like local resistance and grassroots activism among marginalized communities.
Critically assess challenges in the development process, particularly those affecting large population segments in India and other regions.
Examine the changing roles and impacts of religion, urbanization, education, climate change, diasporas, and transnational communities within contemporary society.
Understand and evaluate the dynamics of emerging social processes and their interconnectedness with global, regional, and local contexts.
Learner Target Group
Graduates in any discipline who are intersested in undestanding social dynamics and making career in teaching, research, NGOs and civil services etc.
Eligibility & Medium
Eligibility for admission:
Bachelors degree or a higher degree from a recognised university.
Medium of Instruction:English & Hindi
Duration & Fee Structure
Programme Duration:Minimum Duration: 24 Months and Maximum Duration48 Months
This Programme not offered for International Students.
Note: Exam Fees is not included in Fee Structure it will be as decided by the University
Job/Future Prospects
M.A. in Sociology have a wide range of career opportunities available to them across sectors like Research Analyst, Social Researcher, Data Analyst, Policy Analyst, Public Administrator, Urban Planner, HR Specialist, CSR Coordinator, Market Research, Employee Relations Manager, teaching and academic positions.