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M.A in Sociology

Job PressureJob Pressure
Medium
Academic PressureAcademic Pressure
Medium
Early SalaryEarly Salary
1.2 LPA - 2.5 LPA
Mid Level SalaryMid Level Salary
3.2 LPA - 4.6 LPA
Senior SalarySenior Salary
3.5 LPA - 18 LPA

MA in Sociology Course Highlights

Degree Masters
Full Form Master of Arts in Sociology
Duration Course Duration of Master of Arts [MA] (Sociology) is 2 Years.
Age No age limit
Minimum Percentage 50%
Average Fees Incurred INR 40K - 50K/Annum
Similar Options of Study MA (Political Science), MA (History), MA (Economics) etc.
Average Salary Offered INR 2.5 - 6 LPA
Employment Roles Counselor, Administrator, Consultant, Researcher, etc.

About the Programme M.A in Sociology Course

Master of Arts in Sociology is a 2-years post-graduate degree course which is offered in many of the colleges in India and can be done in full-time or part-time.

The course basically introduces students to a deep understanding of human society (its customs and relations, interaction, stratification, behavior) and how it works, etc.

Why study M.A. (Sociology)?

M.A in Sociology is certainly for those students who wish to enhance their knowledge in Society functioning. It also spread awareness among the young generation about the arising community. It improves their research and analytical skills.

Eligibility Criteria M.A in Sociology Course

  • Applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from a recognized university.
  • An eligibility test is also held in some of the colleges.
  • In some of the colleges, and eligibility test is held which is commonly known as an entrance exam.

MA in Sociology Syllabus

Semester 1Semester 2
Sociological Theories Sociology of Development
Sociology of Kinship Sociology of India
Religion and Society Economic Sociology
Political Sociology Methods of Sociological Research
Semester 3Semester 4
Gender and Society Sociology of Science
Industry and Society Urban Sociology
Sociology of Symbolism Populations and Society
Sociology of Organizations Sociology of Media
Sociology of Education Agrarian Structure

Career Options after M.A in Sociology Course

Career Options for M.A (Sociology) graduates are Educator, Administrators, Consultants, Counselors, Sociologist, Marketing Research Executive, Advertising Executive and there are many more.

They can also join various firms and organizations like Law Firms, Advertising Firms, Public Health and Welfare organizations, International Organizations, Public Relations Firms, Survey and Polling Organizations.

Students can follow this course with M.Phil or Ph.D. in Sociology which will open more career options for them.

1)Private Sector Career Options

  • Educator
  • Administrators
  • Consultants
  • Counselors
  • Sociologist
  • Researcher
  • Marketing Research Executive
  • Advertising Executive
  • Radio Stations

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2)Private Employment Area

  • Research Organization
  • Public Health and Welfare Organization
  • Law Firms
  • International Organizations
  • Advertising Firms
  • Public Relations Firms
  • Survey and Polling Organizations

3)Public Employment Area

  • Hospitals
  • Humanitarian Organizations
  • Civil Services
  • Prisons

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Salary Trends

Master of Arts [MA] (Sociology)Entry Level Salary (LPA)Medium Salary (LPA)Maximum Salary (LPA)
Lecturer 2.5 3.2 3.5
Counselor 1.5 4.6 12
Public Relations Executive 1.9 3.5 8.3
Journalist 1.8 3.5 18
Researcher 1.2 3.8 12
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