Overview

MA in Social Science is a 2-year postgraduate course divided into 4 semesters. It is the learning about human society and social relationships as a whole. The course offers a wide range of topics explaining the composition and movement of human behavior, community, institutions, and culture. Through this course, the student will get to know various disciplines like sociology, political science, economics, anthropology, and history, gaining comprehensive knowledge of the human world and its complexities.

The MA in Social Science program emphasizes the acquisition of interdisciplinary knowledge, developing critical thinking and research methods that help in understanding the problems in societies, contributing toward policy formulation and development. The course will foster a deep understanding of human behavior, social institutions and the socio-economic factors that shape human societies.
 

Course Objectives

Master of Arts in Social Science aims at offering students a deep and comprehensive understanding of the key disciplines within the social sciences, cultivating analytic and research skills that are essential for the study of human societies, cultures, and institutions. The course prepares students to evaluate social, political, and economic systems and their influence on individuals and larger communities. It gives in-depth knowledge about the various aspects of global contemporary issues on inequality, migration, governance, and human rights, and allows students to meaningfully join in on the discussions for solutions in these subject areas.

By the end of the course, graduates will be empowered to pursue roles that entail research, policy making, social advocacy, and professional services in both the public and private sectors. The program shall have a focus on how to apply theory of social science in solving practical problems of the real world; therefore, it prepares students for practical work in Academia, Governments, NGOs, International Organizations, and Social Services.
 

Course Curriculum

Master of Arts in Social Science degree course is designed to offer both theoretical and practical knowledge in the different disciplines that come under its umbrella. It therefore lays emphasis on research, analysis, and application of social science methodologies on various problems associated with real life.

Semester I

1. Sociological Theories
2. Political Theory and Thought
3. Introduction to Economic Theories
4. History of Social Thought
    

Semester II

1. Comparative Politics
2. Globalization and Society
3. Anthropology and Cultural Studies
4. Research Methodology in Social Sciences
    

Semester III

1. Public Policy and Governance
2. Development Economics
3. Social Movements and Change
4. Qualitative Research Methods
    

Semester IV

1. Human Rights and Social Justice
2. Social Policy Analysis
3. Gender and Society
4. Environmental Sociology, Urban Studies, or International Relations
    

Career Opportunities

MA in Social Science can lead the students to a variety of career options, including:

1. Social Worker
2. Sociologist
3. Political Scientist
4. School Counselor
5. Professor
6. Public Relations Specialist