Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology

Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology is a Diploma level Sociology course. Sociology includes a comprehensive and thorough study of Sociology as a discipline at an advanced level. It includes study of social relations, social stratification, social interaction, culture, etc. The course covers the study of various specialized fields of Sociology such as Applied Sociology, Comparative Sociology, Cultural Sociology, Collective Behaviour, Crime and Delinquency, Community and Demography. Broadly speaking, the course is the study of society.

Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology Eligibility

• Prospective students should have passed graduation in any stream from a recognized university board.

Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology Syllabus

Syllabus of Sociology as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology Colleges

• Mysore University, Mysore
• Bharathiar University, Coimbatore

Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology Course Suitability

• The course is suitable for those who want to appreciate the complexity and diversity of social situations, applying sociological theory to society's organizations including schools, shops, hospitals and offices; researching, judging and evaluating complex information.
• Students having good knowledge and understanding of research methods, analysis and statistical techniques, developing opinions and new ideas on societal issues, working collaboratively with others, using effective methods to communicate your ideas and conclusions, statistical and other quantitative techniques are suitable for it.

How is Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology Course Beneficial?

• The course serves as a basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil.
• On successful completion of course in Sociology, a student can apply for the UGC-NET or JRF exam; the success in these exams makes teaching or research as good options.

Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology Employment Areas

• Corporate Research Firms
• Education Sectors
• Criminal Justice Fields
• Human Services
• Counselling Centres
• Hospitals
• Communications Industry
• Humanitarian Organisations like (UNO)
• Communications Industry
• Foreign Aid Programs
• Corporations
• Journalism Sector
• Labour Unions
• Newspapers
• Prisons
• Civil Services
• Politics
• Radio Stations
• Social Work
• Television Studios
• Youth Services
• Public Relations
• Research Organisations
• Trade Associations

Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology Job Types

• Social Worker
• Census Worker
• Family Counsellor
• Counsellor
• Human Services Assistant
• Social Critic
• Labour Leader
• Marriage Counsellor
• Rehabilitation Counsellor
• Research Assistant
• Sociologist

Advance Courses in Post Graduate Diploma in Sociology

• M.Phil. (Sociology)
• Ph.D. (Sociology)