byGaganDeep
Updated on - 1 Jul, 2024
BA Sociology is an undergraduate degree program that offers the subject knowledge for the study of societies and human behavior. The course includes issues such as social groups, culture, social inequalities, social institutions, social change. The prime objective of the course is to give the student an overall picture of society and social relationships. BA in Sociology usually takes 3 years whereby a student completes 6 semesters. Some programs have an honours course of 4 years and, in some cases, the honours year is incorporated into the final year of the program.
The common entrance exams accepted for admission into BA Sociology programs are: state level examinations including Odisha CHSE, Maharashtra CET, TS EAMCET, AP EAMCET and other exams conducted by the university like Delhi University Entrance Test (DUET), BHU UET, JNU, CUCET, common law admission test (CLAT), law school admission test (LSAT), Ambedkar University Entrance Test.
| Course Highlights | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Class 12) in any stream from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate percentage, typically around 50-60% or equivalent CGPA |
| Top Colleges | Delhi University, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Christ University, Bangalore; Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai |
1. Candidates should have cleared 10+2 or equivalent from any recognized board with minimum of 50% in aggregate.
2. For a BA Sociology some universities have mathematics as one of the subjects of 10+2 examination compulsory.
3. It is mentioned that the relaxation in minimum eligibility marks for candidates from reserved categories is 5%.
4. There are universities which admissions are based on entrance while others have admissions based on 10+2 scores.
5. As for the diploma holders, most of the universities do not grant direct admission for the desired social science related degree.
6. Admission age limit: 20-22 years is the age most commonly found among students. The age limit for the reserved category candidates was relaxed up to 5 years.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| Introduction to Sociology | Basic concepts in sociology, Sociological perspectives, Theories of social change |
| Social Institutions | Family, Education, Religion, Economy |
| Research Methods in Sociology | Qualitative and quantitative research methods, Data collection and analysis |
| Social Stratification | Class, Caste, Race and ethnicity, Gender stratification |
| Sociological Thinkers | Contributions of classical and contemporary sociological thinkers |
| Gender and Society | Gender roles and stereotypes, Feminist theories, Gender inequality |
| Area of Focus | Job Titles | Average Salary (INR) |
|---|---|---|
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| Computational Astrophysics | Computational Astrophysicist (Research Institutions), Software Developer (Astrophysics Simulations) | 3,50,000 - 5,50,000 |
| Astrophysics Education & Communication | Science Communicator (Astronomy Focus), Planetarium Educator | 2,20,000 - 3,50,000 |
| Data Analysis in Astrophysics | Astrophysics Data Analyst, Astronomical Researcher | 3,00,000 - 5,00,000 |