Aims & Objectives

The main objective of this Program is to provide the students with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the foundations of Sociology with the help of basic Sociological concepts, theories and various approaches. Our syllabus is revised keeping in view requirement of students appearing for SET/NET and other qualifying examinations. It also takes into account recent developments in Sociology.

Program highlights

M.A. Sociology is a two years Program introduced with Core courses in Sociology i.e. Inter-disciplinary subjects and elective subjects, which helps the students to understand the basic relation of Sociology with other subjects. The M.A. Sociology Program has two modes, one 'Regular Mode' and second one is 'External Mode'.

Eligibility

1) Any graduate in any faculty of a statutory University or of any other institution recognized by the UGC is eligible for admission to the first year of M.A. Program.
2) A Foreign student can be admitted only as a 'Regular Student' to the M.A. Program after the completion of all technical necessities. (such as 'Visa', 'Medical Certificate', 'Passport', 'Police Registration Papers' and other essential technicalities)

Course Pattern

2 Years Semester pattern with credit system.
Course pattern - 60:40
60 Marks Theory Exam
40 Marks Internal or Assignments

Admission Procedure

Admission is open during every academic year in the months of July/August/September.
Last date for M.A. (Sociology) Regular students is 31st August without late fee and 31st Sept. with late fee.

Course Structure

2 Years Course of M.A. Sociology
Four Semesters of 2 Years.
At every Semester, internal and external evaluation will be done.

Passing Criteria

40% in internal and external evaluation

Syllabus

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Fee Structure (In Rupees)

(Fees applicable for current academic year.)
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Course/Programme Outcome

M.A. in Sociology is programme introduced under Nehru Institute of Social Sciences, Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth, Pune with following outcome
• Provides specific background in Sociology and helps to improve the understanding of applied Sociology.
• Prepares the students for variety of challenging careers related to Sociology branch through innovation in teaching and research
• Develops comprehensive understanding of interdisciplinary issues of society with central theme of Sociology
• Promotes the research knowledge among the students
PROGRAMME SPECIFIC OUTCOME
• Knowledge of background of Sociology
• Preparation for challenging career related to teaching and research
• Promoting interdisciplinary understanding

Career scope and Job Opportunities at Exit point : -

• Teaching profession in colleges & universities
• Government employment/Competitive examinations
• Industry
• Research organisations- can work as researcher and social worker.

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