Degree | Bachelors |
Full Form | Bachelor of Arts in Sociology |
Duration | Course Duration of Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Sociology) is 3 Years. |
Age | No Age Limit |
Minimum Percentage | 45% in 10+2 |
Subjects Required | English |
Average Fees Incurred | INR 5000 - 1 L per annum |
Similar Options of Study | BA (Political Science), BA (History), BA (Economics) etc. |
Average Salary Offered | INR 4.78 L per annum |
Employment Roles | Operations Manager, High School Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Executive Assistant, Regional Sales Manager, HR Generalist, Graphic Designer, Management Consultant, Customer Care Executive etc. |
Placement Opportunities | Amdocs Inc, ICICI Lombard General Insurance Company Limited, Standard Chartered Bank, Accenture Technology Solutions etc. |
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology is an undergraduate program which deals with various aspects of social behaviour and its consequence on modern society.
Students who have successfully qualified the 10+2 examination are eligible for admission to the BA course with Sociology specialisation
Some of the BA Sociology colleges:
Loyola College, Chennai
Christ University, Bangalore
It is a 3-year duration program often divided into 6 semesters.
The average tuition fee for BA Sociology ranges from 15,000 INR to 2,00,000 INR for three years depending upon the type of institution.
After a BA degree in Sociology, an individual can find himself in multiple job profiles in a variety of sectors ranging from government service to the corporate world. Average entry level salary for BA Sociology graduates lies between 10,000 INR to 20,000 INR per month.
The B.A Sociology subjects involve:
Social life
Social change and the social causes
Factors of human behaviour
In the Sociology course students will learn about:
The Structure of groups
Organizations and societies
How people interact within these contexts
Since all human behaviour is social, the subject matter of sociology ranges from the intimate family to global warfare; from organized crime to religious cults; from the divisions of social class, race, and gender to the shared beliefs of a common culture; from the sociology of work to the sociology of beauty.
In fact, few fields have such broad scope and relevance for research, theory, and application of knowledge.
Candidates would acquire a broad educational background.
Candidates would acquire a potential of intellectual growth.
Skills sets acquired by candidates when compared to other liberal Arts is more competing. In BA Sociology candidates gather specific skill set namely:
Adaptability
Insight into social structure
Knowledge of research models.
Candidates gain competencies through internships, public speaking and volunteer work.
BA in Sociology graduates are found in wide range of job opportunities such as:
Academic
Research
Journalism
Economics
Social worker
Correctional homes
Fundraiser
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Name of the Institute
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1 |
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), Delhi
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2 |
Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi
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3 |
Shivaji University, [SUK] Kolhapur
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4 |
Bharathidasan University, [BU] Tiruchirappalli
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5 |
University of Pune, [UP] Pune
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6 |
University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai
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7 |
Bangalore University, [BU] Bangalore
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8 |
Pondicherry University, Puducherry
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9 |
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
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10 |
Fergusson College, [FC] Pune
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To obtain admission to BA Sociology candidate must have studied 10+2 with a minimum of 45% marks.
Some universities conduct entrance exam for admission.
Students should also fulfill the minimum percentage decided by the college which changes from few colleges to other.
Generally, the admissions are merit-based.
But some universities have their own entrance exam for admissions.
Once a candidate clears the first round of selection then they will be required to attend an interview process.
Aspirants are supposed to submit originals of required documents at this stage.