MA Sociology

Master of Arts in Sociology

MA Sociology or Master of Arts in Sociology is a Post-Graduate Sociology course. Sociology at the advanced level comprises a complete and in-depth study of Sociology as a field. It entails the investigation of social connections, social stratification, social interaction, culture, and so on. The Master of Arts in Sociology degree program includes coursework in Applied Sociology, Comparative Sociology, Cultural Sociology, Collective Behaviour, Crime and Delinquency, and Community and Demography. The Master of Arts in a Sociology degree program is broadly defined as the study of society. The Master of Arts in Sociology program lasts two years and is broken down into four semesters.

MA Sociology Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have completed a Graduation degree in any relevant stream from a recognized University.
• However, many of the reputed universities demand a graduation degree with Honors in Sociology or Sociology as one of the subjects studied upon graduation from any of the recognized universities/colleges.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes demand a minimum of 45-50% aggregate marks in graduation as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this course and some also conduct entrance examinations.
• Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of graduation and the entrance exam.

MA Sociology Syllabus

Syllabus of Sociology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Sociology Colleges

• Assam University, Silchar
• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi
• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University - BAMU, Aurangabad

MA Sociology Course Suitability

• Candidates for this course should be interested in appreciating the complexity and diversity of social circumstances, applying sociological theory to society's organizations such as schools, stores, hospitals, and workplaces, and studying, judging, and analyzing complicated information.
• Students have a solid understanding of research methods, analysis, and statistical techniques, as well as developing opinions and new ideas on societal issues, working collaboratively with others and employing effective methods to communicate their ideas and conclusions, as well as statistical and other quantitative techniques.

How is the MA Sociology Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Arts in Sociology degree prepares students for advanced study and research in the subject, such as a Ph.D. in Sociology.
• After completing a Master's degree in Sociology, a student can apply for the UGC-NET or JRF test; success in these examinations allows a student to pursue a career in teaching or research.
• The most significant benefit of pursuing a Master of Arts in Sociology is that it not only qualifies you but also increases your chances of success in the Indian Civil Services examinations.

MA Sociology Employment Areas

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

MA Sociology Job Types

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

Advanced Course in MA Sociology

• Ph.D. (Sociology)