Master of Arts in Sociology or MA Sociology is a 2-year post-graduate program in Sociology that emphasis on a broad study of society and its mechanism.
MA Sociology facilitates the understanding of concepts like social issues in cross-cultural societies, encourages and develops an insight into the forces that serve to forms modern society.
Through an MA (Sociology) program candidates are trained for applying practical advanced training in sociology through statistics, research methods, and evaluation. It trains students in the wide range of skills traditionally employed by modern sociologists.
The aim is to provide candidates with an innovative training for the success of candidates in professions such as applied social scientists.
Graduates in MA sociology are equipped with the vital education and experience to engage in the development of equitable, sustainable, and positively centered human social environments.
Scope in Sociology
Sociologists undertake many research projects in the field. Listed below are some of the popular sociologist job profiles:
Teacher/Professor:
Sociologists after completing their Ph.D. degree can start teaching in schools/ colleges/ universities as teachers and lecturers.
Psychologists/Guidance Counselor:
The guidance counselors use their knowledge regarding society to provide students with academic assistance and guidance. They are also in touch with families to devise strategies to support the achievements of their students. Guidance counselors utilize their interview and counseling techniques to help students make the right academic and career choices.
Management Consultant:
Many sociologists, after completing their formal education, become management consultants. They analyze business issues and look for possible remedies and present solutions by making use of qualitative and quantitative sociology skills.
Market Research Analyst:
Their job responsibility is to test products and services and evaluate the effectiveness of marketing campaigns. They utilize social science research techniques, including interviews, surveys, and focus groups, to gather data.
Social Worker:
They utilize the knowledge of social dynamics and social institutions learned as a sociology major to assess client issues and help resolve problems. They make referrals to appropriate community agencies to leverage resources on behalf of individuals and families.
Employment Opportunities for Sociologists
Sociologists can be found in a surprising array of fields and careers. From management to the public sector to corporates to MNCs, their social skills are needed in almost all the sectors. Listed below are some of the popular employment opportunities for sociologists:
Rural and Child Welfare
Criminology and Criminal Justice
Advertising Agencies
Management Consultancy
Hospitals
Schools/ Colleges/ Universities
Government and Political Action Groups
Journalism & Media
Media Research
NGOs
Medical Aid Institutions
Public Sector Undertaking (PSUs)
Education and Child Welfare
Admission Process
Kindly follow the steps mentioned below to complete your Admission process
STEP 1
Fill the Application Form provided in the website.
STEP 2
Pay the required application processing fee to the Bank Account mentioned below.
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Acceptance letter will be sent to you through Email or Whatsapp provided in your Application Form.
STEP 4
On receiving the acceptance letter from the Registrar’s Office, pay the fees to the bank account provided above. Payment may be made via GPay, Bank Transfer or Direct Deposit in the Bank.
STEP 5
After completing the payment, send a copy of the bank receipt or counterfoil to the cashier (+917005295218).
STEP 6
Further Information will be communicated to you by the Registrar's Office.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for admission in MA course will need to fit the eligibility criteria before applying. Aspirants who are ineligible will be rejected at any time of the admission process and will not be entertained further. The following points are the eligibility criteria which is to be met by the candidate.
Candidates should have successfully completed their Bachelor's degree (preferably arts) of a minimum 3 or 4-year duration with its equivalent (10+2+3 or 10+2+4). The bachelor's or master's degree should be from a university that is recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission) of India.
Before applying, candidates studying a three-year degree program will have needed to pass all subjects from the 1st to 4th semester, while applicants who pursued a four-year course, should have passed in all subjects from the 1st to 6th semester.
Candidates need to note that if the information provided on the application is incorrect or misleading at any point of the admission process, the candidate's admission will be canceled.
