Discipline	Social Science
Program Level	Post Graduate (PG)
Qualification	MA Sociology
Total Seats	24
Program Duration(in Months)	24
Classroom Hours	1408
Examination/Course Pattern	semester
Program Description	The MA Programme in Sociology aims to equip the students with latest sociological knowledge pertaining to various sub-fields within the discipline of sociology, orient the students for comprehending, analyzing and critically assessing the social reality from sociological perspective, inculcate the analytical ability, research aptitude and relevant skills in the students useful for their social and professional life and prepare the students for undertaking research, jobs in Colleges/Universities/ Research Institutions, various Government Departments and Nongovernmental organizations as well as for various competitive examinations. Thus students are equipped with employability skills and acquire comprehensive knowledge on human life and social analysis leading to PG Degree in Sociology.
Admission & entry requirements	Candidates who have passed any three years Degree examination of Mangalore University or any other University considered as equivalent thereto with Sociology as major/optional subject are eligible for the programme provided they have secured a minimum of 45% (40% for SC/ST/Category-1 candidates) marks in the subject.