Sociology

The study of human social relationships, society social interaction and culture which surrounds and makes an impact on our everyday lifestyles. In simple terms, Sociology can be defined as the general science of society. The traditional focus of sociology includes social stratification social class, social mobility, religion, secularization, law, gender and deviance. Sociology covers all spheres of human activity which range from the institute of medicine, economy, military to the internet, education, social capital and other various aspects which affect human lives.

The 21^st century has seen the rise of new analytically, mathematically and computationally rigorous techniques. There are famous philosophers who have played a major role in the field of Sociology such as Auguste Comte, Karl Marx, who set out to develop scientifically justified systems in the wake of the European industrialization and secularization, affected by various key movements in the philosophies of history and science. Herbert Spencer was one of the popular sociologists and is the one who coined the term, ‘Survival of the fittest’.

Sociologists emphasize on the gathering and analysis of evidence about how social life has changed according to the time. Sociologists conduct research methods and theories on the shaping of human lifestyles and social problems. Some of the specialized fields in Sociology are:

Applied Sociology	Collective Behaviour
Community	Comparative Sociology
Crime and Delinquency	Cultural Sociology
Demography

Similar Subjects to Sociology

Anthropology	Communication Studies
Economics	Geography
History	Languages
Philosophy	Political Science
Psychology	Religious Studies

Skills Required for Sociology

Knowledge	Curiosity
Enthusiasm	Passionate
Avid Reader	Analytical
Dedicated	Fact-Finding
Well Organised	Logical
Investigative	Systematic
Methodical	Meticulous
Diligent	Hard Working

Courses Offered in Sociology

Course	Duration	Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor of Arts (BA)  in Sociology	3-Years	The candidate needs to have done their Class 12 from a recognised board in any stream and should have secured a minimum of 45% in aggregate marks.
Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology	2-Years	The candidate should have done their BA Programme in any discipline or BA (Hons) with Sociology as a major or minor from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 50%.
MPhil in Sociology	2-Years	The candidate should have done their MA in Sociology in from a recognised board and should have secured a minimum of 55% to be eligible for the course.
PhD in Sociology	2-Years	The candidate should have done their MA or MPhil from a recognised university and should have secured a minimum of 60% to be eligible.

Sociology Admission Process

Chose University/College: The first step is to search for colleges or universities which are offering programmes and courses in Sociology. Check the fees, the seats offered, eligibility criteria which is set for the course.

Apply for Course: Proceed to apply for admission at the University offering the programme. Fill up the details as required and pay the application fee. The application forms are available for a limited period of time so the candidate is advised to know the details way in advance.

Mode of Admission: Universities and Colleges will either conduct entrance exams for admission or offer admission through merit. For postgraduate courses and above, the candidate will have to appear for an entrance exam.

Results: Selected and qualified candidates make the merit list. The student has to get the desired rank and percentage, to be eligible for admission.

Counselling: The candidate will have to appear for the counselling session conducted at the university to book their seat, submit their documents and pay the fees to seal admission.

Top Colleges Offering Sociology Courses

JNU	DU - Delhi University
LPU	University of Mysore
Jaipur National University	NIMS University
IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University	Pondicherry University
University of Hyderabad	>> Check More Colleges

Job Opportunities after Sociology

Family Counsellor	Human Services Assistant
Social Worker	Labour Leader
Market Survey Researcher	Marriage Counsellor
Social Critic	Rehabilitation Counsellor
Sociologist	Training Advisor
Researcher	Urban Planner
Teacher	Lecturer
Professor	Psychologist
Market Research Analyst	Writer

Employment Areas

Rural and Child Welfare	Court
Advertising Agencies	Journalism and Media
Management Consultancy	Hospitals
Schools/Colleges/Universities	Political Campaigns
Media Research	NGO
Education	Child Welfare

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