B.A. (Hon.) Sociology
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Overview
Sociologists work in a wide variety of settings including universities, government, and private practice, using sociological methods to help communities solve everyday problems. B.A. (Hons) Sociology is an undergraduate honours degree programme designed to provide orientation towards application of sociological principles and theories to real life situations with the expectation of predicting potential outcomes for societal issues. Such knowledge structures aids in analyzing specific social problems in both public and private sectors at group and individual levels.
Towards this end, the curriculum is outcome based and it imbibes required theoretical concepts and practical skills in the domain. By undergoing this programme, students develop application-oriented learning skills, critical, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities for a smooth transition from academic to real-life work environment.
Students are trained in communication skills and interdisciplinary topics to enhance their scope. In addition, the students also can enrol into one-year Ramaiah Advanced Post Graduate Diploma which will give them a leading edged and make the students more versatile, generating wide range of opportunities including registering for master’s and Ph.D. programme in a chosen subject area, if one wishes to be considering teaching in a university.
Objective
- The programme goal is to produce graduates with application-oriented learners, critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, and ability to think independently, to pursue a career in sociology
- To impart knowledge, understanding and cognitive abilities in sociology, research, practice, and interdisciplinary courses
- To develop competencies and practical skills required for effective problem solving and right decision making in different activities relevant to the society
- To thrive towards knowledge progression and contributions to address relevant issues of the society at international, national, and local levels.
Highlights
FOUNDATIONAL COURSES (FC )
Six foundational courses are offered as part of the programme to provide interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary perspectives for the students
CORE COURSES (CC)
Core courses are offered as part of the programme to impart contemporary trends, theoretical understanding in the domain of sociology.
GENERAL ELECTIVES (GE)
General electives are courses chosen generally from an unrelated discipline/subject, with an intention to provide exposure to contemporary developments and learnings across other disciplines.
DISCIPLINE SPECIFIC ELECTIVES (DSE)
Courses related to the discipline of sociology that are interdisciplinary in nature are offered.
SKILL ENHANCEMENT COURSES (SEC)
SEC courses are value-based and skill-based that aims at providing hands-on-training, and competencies. These courses may be chosen from a pool of courses designed to provide value-based and/or skill-based knowledge.
ABLITY ENHANCEMENT COMPULSORY COURSES (AECC)
AECC are the courses based upon the content that leads to Knowledge enhancement (Environmental Science and English/MIL Communication.). These courses are mandatory for all disciplines.
PROJECT DISSERTATION
Individual students are expected on project dissertations during the Sixth semester of the program. Students are expected to undertake thesis work in a chosen relevant topic. The topic needs to be approved by a committee constituted by a HOD. The project dissertation carries a specified number of credits and expected hours of works across the semester. Later, students need to convert their thesis into a technical paper and publication to publish in reputed conferences or journals.
- The campus is in the neighbourhood of premier institutions like ISRO, IISc, RRI, CIPR, NIAS and so on, which provides students with ample opportunities to engage in academic and non-academic programs of these institutions
- Hostel accommodations for students at a reasonable price
- Enriched academic eco-system provides inter-disciplinary perspectives and opportunities to engage for students of social sciences
- Highly ranked for its innovation by QS IGUAGE, NIRF & KSURF
- The campus is in the neighbourhood of premier institutions like ISRO, IISc, RRI, CIPR, NIAS and so on, which provides students with ample opportunities to engage in academic and non-academic programs of these institutions
- Collaborations with foreign universities for exchange programs (University of Illinois System, USA, International Medical School)
- The campus is located in the heart of the city (it is a boon to students keen on attending seminars, conferences, and cultural events in Bengaluru)
- Our emphasis on applied brilliance translates into a campus that is buzzing with activity, whether in the form of guest lectures, seminars, workshops and industry events or student-organized activities and competitions.
- With 9 faculties from different areas of study, multidisciplinary thinking is a way of life at RUAS.
- From a host of eateries and cafes to convenience stores and coffee vending machines, our campus has been designed and developed to ensure that the needs of every student are met.
- With access to RUAS’s numerous facilities, students are encouraged to participate in co-curricular sports and cultural events.
- The University offers a range of on-campus accommodation options. Third-party, off-campus hostels are also available.
Structure
Study Domains
- FC
Foundation Courses
- CC
Core Courses
- GE
General Electives
- DSE
Discipline Specific Electives
- SEC
Skill Enhancement Courses
- AECC
Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses
Course Progression
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CFC 1 | 4 |
CFC 2 | 4 |
Introduction to Sociology I: Basic Concepts | 5 |
Sociology of India I: Caste, Class, Race and Gender | 5 |
AECC 1 | 2 |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
CFC 3 | 4 |
CFC 4 | 4 |
Introduction to Sociology II: Beginnings of Sociological Thought | 5 |
Sociology of India II: Village Studies in Contemporary Perspective | 5 |
GE 1 | 4 |
Tutorial | 1 |
SEC 1 | 2 |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Sociological Thinkers: Marx, Weber and Durkheim and their contemporary relevance | 5 |
Social Stratification, Mobility and Inclusion | 5 |
Fundamentals of Social Research; Philosophy, Techniques and Methods | 5 |
GE 2 | 4 |
Tutorial | 1 |
AECC 2 | 2 |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Sociology of Rural Society | 5 |
Sociology of Family & Kinship | 5 |
Sociology of Development and Post-Industrial Crises | 5 |
Sociology of Work: Post Modern Cultures, Digital Technologies and the New Jobs | 5 |
GE 3 | 4 |
Tutorial | 1 |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Sociological Thinkers: Advanced Sociology and Postmodern Critiques | 5 |
Sociology of Genders | 5 |
Political Sociology | 5 |
Sociology of Urban Life | 5 |
Sociology of Environment | 5 |
Sociology of Health and Wellbeing | 5 |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Research Writing & Application of Statistical Methods | 5 |
Sociology of Religions | 5 |
Culture, Diversity, and Ethnicities | 5 |
Economic Sociology | 5 |
Reading Ethnography | 5 |
Sociology of Health and Wellbeing | 5 |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
4 Open Electives at the School of Social Sciences and School of Law | 20 |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
Capstone Project/Internship | 6 |
Key
- Theory
- Tutorials
- Practicals
Details
Members of the Board of Studies
Members:
- Sri. Gurucharan Gollerkeri, Director, School of Social Sciences, MSRUAS, Bengaluru.
- Prof. R. Indira, Professor of Eminence, Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, MSRUAS, Bengaluru.
Prof. A F Mathew, Professor, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode.
- Prof. Antony Palackal, Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
- Dr. Manisha Rao, Associate Professor, Department of Sociology, University of Mumbai, Mumbai.
- Dr. Sakshi Shukla, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, MSRUAS, Bengaluru.
Invitees:
- Dr. TLS Bhaskar, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru.
- Dr. Parimala S. Hiremath, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, M.S. Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences. Bengaluru.
Admissions
Fees & Scholarships
Refer Fee Structure
Fees & Scholarships
NRI/ Foreign Students:
- USD 2000 + Other fee Rs.38,550 per annum
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Downloads
- Programme Regulations pdf | 899.6 KB
- Programme Specifications pdf | 553.6 KB