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MA in Sociology Programme
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Programme Details
Programme offeredMin. DurationMax. DurationCourse Fees
MA in Sociology 2 Year
(4 Semesters)
4 Year
(8 Semesters)
18,900 INR
Semester wise admission fee (in INR)
1st Semester
5,450 INR
2nd Semester
4,020 INR
3rd Semester
4,020 INR
4th Semester
5,410 INR
Objective

This programme not only looks deep into sociological concepts and theories, but also provides ample opportunity to learn the aspects of teaching, emerging areas of socio-cultural-political sphere through a single window system. It aims to foster critical and analytical ability among the learners through study of Sociology, hone their professional skills and make the learners self-sufficient for employability.

Eligibility Department and School offering the programme Programme Co-ordinator(s)
Any graduate from a recognized university Department of Sociology,
School of Humanities and Social Sciences,
Tezpur University
Dr. Pamidi Hagjer, Ph. D (GU)
Department of Sociology
Tezpur University
Phone: 03712 275813

Dr. P. Akumsenla Kichu
Faculty of Sociology, CDOE
Tezpur University
Phone: 03712 273087
Extn: 5359
Email: akumsen@tezu.ernet.in
Programme Brief
Sociology Programme

This programme not only looks deep into sociological concepts and theories, but also provides ample opportunity to learn the aspects of teaching, emerging areas of socio-cultural-political sphere through a single window system. It aims to foster critical and analytical ability among the learners through study of Sociology, hone their professional skills and make the learners self-sufficient for employability.

Course Structure (New course)
Enrollment From Autumn 2025 (July 2025)
First SemesterSecond Semester
MASOD101: CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHTSMASOD201: SOCIOLOGY OF INDIA II
MASOD102: RESEARCH METHODOLGYMASOD202: MODERN SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES AND PERSPECTIVES
MASOD103: SOCIOLOGY OF FAMILY AND KINSHIPMASOD203: ECONOMIC SOCIOLOGY
MASOD104: SOCIOLOGY OF INIDA IMASOD204: SOCIAL STRATIFICATION
MASOD105P: PROJECT RELATED RESEARCHMASOD205: POPULATION AND SOCIETY
Third SemesterFourth Semester
MASOD301: POLITICAL SOCIOLOGYMASOD401: SOCIOLOGY OF RELEGION
MASOD302: SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENTMASOD402: SOCIAL MOVEMNETS IN INDIA
MASOD303: SOCIOLOGY OF NORTH EAST INDIAMASOD403: ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY
MASOD304: GENDER AND SOCIETYMASOD404: SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH & ILLNESS
MASOD305: INDUSTRY AND SOCIETYMASOD405P: DISSERTAION
Course Structure (Old course)
Enrollment Before Autumn 2025
First SemesterSecond Semester
MASOD101: CLASSICAL SOCIOLOGICAL THOUGHTSMASOD201: SOCIOLOGICAL THEORIES
MASOD102: INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY AND KINSHIPMASOD202: POLITICAL SOCIOLOGY
MASOD103: SOCIOLOGY OF INDIAMASOD203: SOCIOLOGY OF DEVELOPMENT
MASOD104: SOCIAL STRATIFICATIONMASOD204: SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION
Third SemesterFourth Semester
MASOD301: SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IN INDIAMASOD401: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY
MASOD302: GENDER AND SOCIETYMASOD402: ENVIRONMENTAL SOCIOLOGY
MASOD303: INDUSTRY AND SOCIETYMASOD403: SOCIOLOGY OF HEALTH AND ILLNESS
MASOD304: SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHYMASOD404: SOCIOLOGY OF NORTHEAST INDIA