The Master of Arts in Sociology is a post graduate program that takes two years and aims at equipping a person with more knowledge about social structures, interpersonal relationships and the patterns in relations within societies. This program covers many sociological theories, ideas, and techniques to study and solve social problems, people’s behavior, and social transformations. Students will be exposed to areas of study like social class, culture, sociology of marriage and the family, crime and deviance, social movements and globalization. The program also provides educational outcomes that reflect essential skills for conducting research, for the analysis of social phenomena, and for the application of sociological knowledge in practice.

Students in the Masters of Arts in Sociology focus on:

• Sociological Theory
• Social Research Methods
• Social Stratification
• Family and Marriage: Sociology
• Sociology of Education
• Crime and Deviance
• Gender Studies
• Urban Sociology
• Rural Sociology
• Sociology of Development
• Political Sociology
• Globalization and Society
• Environmental Sociology
• Social Movements
• Sociology of Work and Labor
• Medical Sociology

It is commonly delivered under the Faculty of Social Sciences and it equips learners for professional practice in research, social work, policy analysis for government and non-governmental organisations and agencies and wherever else sociology is practiced.

Job Profiles and Salaries  

Here are some common job profiles for MA (Sociology) graduates, along with their average salaries:  

• Sociology Teacher 

Lectures students at schools or colleges, develops curricula, presents lessons, and assesses students in areas such as social theory, institutions, and culture.  

Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

• Social Researcher  

Studies social phenomena, gathers and evaluates information on the society, its trends, behavior, and effects of policies and social interventions.  

Salary: ₹4 – ₹8 lakhs per annum

• Social Worker  

Assist people, their families and communities to enhance quality of social life through offering consultation, information and support.  

Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

• Policy Analyst  

Critiques and assesses social policies and offers suggestions for policy modification in education, health, or welfare, based on sociology.  

Salary: ₹5 – ₹10 lakhs per annum

• Human Rights Officer

Employment in organizations whose aims are to promote and defend human rights; to investigate, educate, and enforce human rights legislation.  

Salary: ₹4 – ₹8 lakhs per annum

• Community Development Officer  

It conducts projects in societies in order to develop strategies for enhancing the well-being of societies through resolving social problems which include poverty, health and education.  

Salary: ₹4 – ₹7 lakhs per annum

• Consultant on Criminal Justice 

Consults law enforcement agencies or legal bodies on social concerns in crime and justice, and participates in policy formulation and criminal reform.  

Salary: ₹5 – ₹9 lakhs per annum

• NGO Worker  

Collaborates with other NGOs in addressing a number of social causes include; poverty, health, gender, and education through programs and campaigns.  

Salary: ₹3 – ₹7 lakhs per annum

• Human Resource Specialist  

It focused on handling issues to do with employees, hiring and development within a firm or an organization based on sociological theory.  

Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

• Public Relations Specialist 

Collaborates with companies to build and maintain their image and to promote their values, creating messages and media relation plans according to the sociological analysis of the target audience.

Salary: ₹4 – ₹8 lakhs per annum

After Completing MA (Sociology):

1. Master’s Degree in Related Fields  

• Master of Social Work (MSW)  
• Master of Public Administration (MPA)  
• Master of Human Resource Management (HRM)  
• Master of Education  

2. M.Phil in Sociology  

• M.Phil in Sociology  
• M.Phil in Social Work  

3. Ph.D. in Related Fields  

• Ph.D. in Sociology  
• Ph.D. in Social Work  
• Ph.D. in Political Sociology  
• Ph.D. in Gender Studies  

4. PG Diploma in Related Fields  

• PG Diploma in Human Resource Management  
• PG Diploma in Social Work  
• PG Diploma in Rural Development  
• PG Diploma in Development Studies  

5. Certificate Courses 

• Certificate in Social Research  
• Certificate in Human Rights  
• Certificate in Gender Studies  
• Certificate in Social Policy  

Top Hiring Organizations

• Government Agencies and Ministries  
• Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)  
• International Organizations (UNICEF, WHO )  
• Think Tanks and Research Institutions  
• Educational Institutions and Universities  
• Social Welfare Agencies  
• Human Resource Departments in Corporate  
• Consulting Firms  
• Community Development Programs  
• Healthcare Organizations  
• International Development Agencies  

FAQs:

Q: What are the job profiles for MA (Sociology) graduates? 

• Sociology Teacher  
• Social Researcher  
• Social Worker  
• Policy Analyst  
• Human Rights Officer  
• Community Development Officer  
• Criminal Justice Consultant  
• NGO Worker  
• Human Resource Specialist  
• Public Relations Specialist  

Q: Are there any scopes for higher studies after completing MA (Sociology)?  

A: Yes, students can pursue further studies such as a Ph.D. or M.Phil in Sociology or related fields, or they can take specialized courses like PG Diplomas in Human Resource Management, Social Work, or Development Studies.