Course Overview:
The B.A. in Sociology offers an in-depth study of social structures, institutions, and cultural dynamics. Students explore topics like social inequality, family, religion, and globalization, developing critical thinking, research skills, and a deep understanding of societal change.
Duration: 3 Years (6 Semesters)
Syllabus:
The semester-wise structure of B.A. Sociology usually covers core sociological concepts, theories, research methods, and the study of various social institutions. Below is a generalized syllabus that spans six semesters.
Semester I:
Introduction to Sociology: Basic Concepts and Theories
Understanding Society: Concepts and Processes
Social Institutions: Family, Marriage, Kinship
Indian Society: Structure and Change
Sociological Thought: Classical Thinkers
Semester II:
Sociological Theories: Functionalism, Conflict Theory, Symbolic Interactionism
Sociology of Religion: Beliefs, Practices, and Institutions
Social Stratification and Mobility: Class, Caste, Gender
Social Change and Development in India
Research Methodology in Sociology: Quantitative and Qualitative
Semester III:
Sociology of Education: Institutions, Policies, and Practices
Urban Sociology: Cities, Urbanization, and Social Issues
Sociology of Health and Medicine
Population Studies: Demographic Theories and Trends
Rural Sociology: Agrarian Social Structure and Change
Semester IV:
Social Movements in India: Concepts, Types, and Case Studies
Political Sociology: Power, State, and Citizenship
Gender and Society: Roles, Inequality, and Change
Environment and Society: Ecological Perspectives
Sociology of Marginalized Communities: Dalits, Tribals, and Minorities
Semester V:
Sociology of Globalization: Economic, Cultural, and Social Dimensions
Sociology of Work and Industry: Labor, Management, and Conflict
Crime and Society: Theories of Crime, Punishment, and Control
Sociology of Media and Communication: Theoretical Approaches
Social Problems in India: Poverty, Unemployment, and Inequality
Semester VI:
Sociological Research Methods: Application and Fieldwork
Contemporary Social Theories: Postmodernism, Feminism, and Critical Theory
Sociology of Development: Issues and Debates in Development
Indian Sociology: Perspectives from Indian Thinkers
Dissertation/Project on a selected topic in Sociology
Average Fees: ₹8,000 - ₹60,000 per annum (varies depending on the institution)
Exams:
Students are required to pass semester-wise exams conducted by their respective universities. Additionally, admission may involve entrance exams, particularly for top-tier universities.
Common entrance exams include:
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
DUET (Delhi University Entrance Test)
JNUEE (Jawaharlal Nehru University Entrance Exam)
BHU UET (Banaras Hindu University Undergraduate Entrance Test)
Top 10 Ranking Institutions in India for Sociology (Combined Ranking)
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
University of Delhi, Delhi
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
University of Calcutta, Kolkata
University of Madras, Chennai
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh
Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune
Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for Sociology
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Calicut University, Malappuram
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Sacred Heart College, Kochi
Farook College, Kozhikode
CMS College, Kottayam
Maharaja's College, Ernakulam
Baselius College, Kottayam
St. Berchmans College, Changanassery