B.A Sociology

The books followed in the first year of BA Sociology course depends on the college you take admission in. However, there are some books that are followed by many books and these are as follows:

The curriculum of BA Sociology has some core as well as elective subjects. The elective subjects are usually choice-based and they include topics that are either related to Sociology or related to other fields that could be useful for one’s career.

Given below are some elective subjects that are available in many Arts colleges offering BA Sociology course:

Yes, BA Sociology is a good course. It is suitable for candidates who are interested in studying the development and transformation of various societies. The course tends to have a modern and progressive approach. Whether it is a good course or not depends on the individual’s interests and preferences. 

Yes, those who have completed an intermediate-level vocational course can apply for a BA Sociology. This is because an intermediate vocational course is considered equivalent to Class 12. They should have secured at least a 50% overall score in their vocational course. Pursuing an Arts degree with a Sociology specialisation enhances the candidate’s employment prospects.

No, there is no age limit to pursue BA Sociology course and you can apply for this course at any age. Mostly, many students apply for this course immediately after completing Class 12. But it does not mean that others cannot apply. Colleges as well as entrance exam conducting bodies have set no age restrictions for applicants of BA Sociology course. Make sure that you satisfy other eligibility parameters such as academic qualifications, marks, appearing and passed criteria etc. before applying

Yes, you can apply for BA Sociology course after completing Class 12 in Science stream. BA Sociology like most Humanities courses is open to students from all streams. So, your stream in Class 12 does not matter. Though, most students who apply for BA Sociology are from Arts background. It is not necessary that you should have studied Sociology in school. But if you want to explore, you can go through NCERT books of Sociology for Classes 11 and 12

The application fee for the BA Sociology programme at Raffles University is part of a broader fee structure. The one-time admission fee is INR 13,000, and the total tuition fee for the three-year programme is approximately INR 75,000, which includes an academic fee of INR 38,000 per year.

CUET score above 600 is good for Delhi University. So,  you have good chances. DU Eligibility Requirement. Most programs have 60% or above minimum score requirements in class 12th for DU admission through CUET. To qualify for admission to DU, you must have a minimum CUET score of 480 out of a possible 800.CUET is scored out of 800, and the exam comprises multiple-choice questions. The highest cut-off marks for DU admissions typically fall between 650-700. For admission to the B.Com (Hons) course, a score above 700 is considered good. For admission to the English (Hons) course, a score above 700-720 is considered good.

Candidates are often confused between Diploma in Sociology and BA Sociology. Let me tell you that both these are different qualifications though they have similar eligibility criteria. BA Sociology is a more popular option among students. Diploma in Sociology is often pursued by candidates before pursuing a bachelor's degree. You must know that a Diploma is not equivalent to an undergraduate degree. Many students who do have scored less than 50% marks in Class 12 and are not eligible to apply for BA Soiology course in reputed colleges apply for Diploma courses.