Overview:

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Sociology is an undergraduate course of 4-years, spread over 8-semesters, offered by many universities across India. The course provides students with a general understanding of the nature of human society, social interaction and the formal organizations that comprise the institutions of society. By the end of this course, students will be able to understand anything from sociology theory and concepts to various research methodologies in order to allow them to analyze and interpret many of the social problems that are prevalent in our societies.

The curriculum includes the study of many different areas of sociology, research, and hands-on experience through fieldwork, independent case studies and internships. The program fosters critical and analytical thought and a sophisticated, nuanced understanding of various social phenomena, all of which are necessary in order to effectively grapple with today's complex social issues.

Course Curriculum

The Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Sociology encompasses core modules that help students to gain basic knowledge about various sociological disciplines. These are the core modules:

1. Introduction to Sociology
2. Classical sociological theories
3. Contemporary Sociological Theories
4. Social Research Methods
5. Sociology of Family and Kinship
6. Sociology of Gender
7. Urban Sociology
8. Rural Sociology
9. Sociology of Development
10. Sociology of Religion
11. Sociology of Health and Medicine
12. Globalization and Society

Career Opportunities

Alumni of this major can choose the following pathways as their career options: 

1. Sociologist
2. Policy Analyst
3. Social researcher
4. Social Worker
5. Community Development Officer
6. Educator/Teacher
7. Human Rights Advocate
8. Public Relations Specialist
9. Urban Planner
10. Demographer

Employment Sectors:
The career opportunities for a sociology graduate are pretty diversified and they can go for the following sectors: 

1. Government Agencies and Public Administration
2. Non-Governmental Organizations 
3. Educational Institutes: Schools, Colleges, Universities
4. Research institutes and think tanks
5. Social and Communication Services Organizations
6. International organizations like UN, WHO
7. Media and Communication Organizations and Agencies
8. Corporate Sector: CSR departments
9. Urban and Regional Planning Departments
    

The average starting salary for most Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Sociology degree holders may range between INR 20,000 and INR 50,000 per month, dependent upon the nature of the job, sector of employment and prior experience.