Name of the Programme: Master of Arts (Sociology)

Prog. Code: MSO

Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University

Duration in the years:

Min: 2 Years

Max: 5 Years

Min. age as on 1st Jan. of the Academic Year: No Bar

Admission Details: • Admission notification is generally released in May/June and the date for submission of filled-in application forms will be 1 July to September 30 for January session and 1 January to March 31 for July session.

• However students are requested to check with the official admission notification for the exact dates related to admission.

Programme Fee:

Rs.3700/-(I year)

Rs.3600/-(IIyear)

The admissions will be available for June/July and December/January sessions.

Medium of Instruction: English & Hindi

SYLLABUS

First Year

MSO-001: Sociological Theories and Concepts

MSO-002: Research Methodologies and Methods

MSO-003: Sociology of Development

MSO-004: Sociology in India

Second Year:

MSOE-001: Sociology of Education

MSOE-002: Diaspora and Transnational Communities

MSOE-003: Sociology of Religion

MSOE-004: Urban Sociology

MPS-003: India: Democracy and Development

MPA-016: Decentralization and Local Governance

Other Details Visit: www.ignou.ac.in