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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Some of the good private colleges/universities for an MA in Sociology in India are mentioned below
- Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
- Ashoka University, Haryana
- Manipal University, Karnataka
- Christ University, Bangalore
- Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi (considered for its quality)
- Lovely Professional University (LPU), Punjab
- NMIMS University, Mumbai
Consider factors like faculty, curriculum, and placement opportunities when choosing a college
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Hi.
Understand the syllabus. Understand the topic-wise weightage. Know the exam pattern. Gather resources like books and past year papers. Stay up to date on current affairs. Make sure to revise simultaneously with the preparation.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
I have tried to jot down some common scope of the MA Sociology from IGNOU.
1. Teaching and Research
2. Social Work and NGOs
3. Government Jobs
4. Corporate Sector
5. Civil Services
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
MA Sociology is pursued by many students as it offers lucrative career options. The scope of an MA in Sociology is
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Academia and Research |
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Social Work |
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Public figure/administration |
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Nonprofit organizations |
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Corporate sectors |
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Media and communication |
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Social Media |
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Gender and Diversity specialist |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Though all the colleges have different requirements for different courses. Generally speaking, it is possible. Yes, you can do MA sociology without a BA sociology. Make sure to confirm that on the college website.
Some colleges may prefer graduation in relevant subjects like political science, psychology, history, or other arts and humanities fields.
Read more on: Sociology colleges in India
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
Hi,
Sociology offers a wide range of research areas, focusing on understanding social behaviors, structures, and patterns.
Some key research areas in sociology are mentioned below:
| Research Fields in Sociology | ||
|---|---|---|
Politics | Culture | Education |
Family | Gender and Sexuality | Environment |
| Crime | Health | Urban Life |
Race | Religion | Globalization |
Source - Multiple external/official sites, data may vary.
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
There are quite a few options one can go for after the completion of an MA in Sociology degree. Some of those are mentioned in the table below. Please note that the profiles mentioned are fetched from different external sources on the web and may vary.
| Social Researcher | Policy Analyst |
| Community Development Officer | Social Worker |
| Academician/Lecturer | Human Resources Specialist |
| Market Research Analyst | Program Coordinator in NGOs |
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
After completing an MA in Sociology, pursuing a PhD is a logical step if you're interested in advanced research, academia, or specialized professional roles. Here’s a detailed breakdown:
1. Eligibility: MA in Sociology or related fields with at least 55-60% marks.You may need to clear exams like UGC-NET, JRF, or university-specific tests.
2. Duration: A PhD typically takes 3 to 6 years.
3. Research Areas: Gender Studies, Social Inequality, Urban/Rural Sociology, Political Sociology, etc
4. Coursework: Initial coursework followed by a research thesis.
5. Career Opportunities: Roles in academia, research, NGOs, public
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a year agoContributor-Level 9
MA Sociology - full form is a Master of Arts in Sociology. It is a postgraduate program that refers to the systematic study of human society, institution and relationships. This master degree primarily focuses on learning the concepts related to race, caste, inequality, causes, and consequences.
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 10
The URATPG sociology syllabus is mentioned below:
| Topics | Description |
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| Introduction to Sociology |
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| Classical Sociological Theories |
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| Indian Society |
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| Social Stratification and Mobility |
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| Sociology of Family, Marriage, and Kinship |
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| Sociology of Religion |
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| Economic Sociology |
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| Urban and Rural Sociology |
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| Sociology of Gender |
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| Environmental Sociology |
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| Contemporary Sociological Theories |
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| Social Movements |
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| Population Studies |
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| Sociology of Health and Medicine |
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