Mangalore University Courses

M.A. (Sociology)

Duration :

Two Years (4 Semesters)

Eligibility :

a)The candidates who have passed the three year B.A. degree examination of this University with corresponding major/optional subject/s at the degree level, or an examination of any other University considered equivalent thereto are eligible for admission provided they have secured a minimum of 45% in the cognate subject or in Group II wherever cognate subject is not insisted upon. However, in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST the minimum shall be 40%.

b)Candidates who have passed B.A.Ed. Degree examination (Regional College Scheme) of any University are eligible for admission to M.A. degree programme in the respective subject provided they have obtained not less than 45% marks in the concerned subject.

Course Detail

Semester – I

1. Classical Sociological Tradition
2. Research Methodology
3. Sociology of Stratification and Mobility
4. Sociology of Family & Kinship
5. Optional
   • Sociology of Health
   • Urban Sociology
   • Sociology of Aging

Semester – II

1. Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology1
2. Social Statistics
3. Sociology of Rural Development
4. Sociology of Social Movements
5. Optional
   • Society Science & Technology
   • Society, Communication and Culture

Semester – III

1. Theoretical Perspectives in Sociology
2. Sociology of Marginalized Groups
3. Sociology of Women in India
4. Industrial Sociology
5. Optional
   • Social Marketing Principles & Practice
   • Indian Society

Semester – IV

1. Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare
2. Sociology of Development
3. Educational Society
4. Sociology of Minorities
5. Optiona
   • Sociology of Region
   • Globalization and Society
   • Sociology of Disaster and Social crises