Master of Arts (MA) in Sociology is a 2 Year course by Tribhuvan University, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
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A student holding a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following subjects recognized by Tribhuvan University is considered eligible to apply for admission:
Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology, Psychology, History, Home Science, Geography, Economics, and Political Science
Any discipline from faculty of Education, Management, and Law
Any discipline from institute of Medicine, Engineering, Forestry, Agriculture, and Animal Science
An applicant seeking admission to M.A. Sociology must appear in an Entrance Examination of one hour’s duration conducted by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University.
Applicants who fail to appear in the entrance exam or do not obtain the minimum qualifying score will not be admitted. Admission will be strictly based on the merit list and the enrollment capacity of the Central Department of Sociology/Campus.
Paper | Code No. | Title of Course | Credit hr | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | So561 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 | Required |
2. | So562 | Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology | 3 | |
3. | So563 | Structural-functional Approach | 3 | |
4. | So564 | Caste and Class | 3 | |
5. | So565 | Theories of Social Change and Development | 3 |
Paper | Code No. | Title of Course | Credit hrs | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | So571 | Marxist Perspective | 3 | Required |
2. | So572 | Quantitative Research Methods in Sociology | 3 | |
3. | So573 | Practice of Social Change and Development in Asia | 3 | *Optional any three |
4. | So574 | Politics and Society: Interface between Nation, State and the Globe | 3 | |
5. | So575 | Sociology of Health | 3 | |
6. | So576 | Household and Family in Transition | 3 |
Paper | Code No. | Title of Course | Credit hrs | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1. | So581 | World-System Perspective | 3 | Required |
2. | So582 | Basic Statistics in Sociological Research** | 3 | |
3. | So583 | Sociology of Gender | 3 | *Optional any three |
4. | So584 | Identity, Inequality and Intersectionality | 3 | |
5. | So585 | Migration, Social Network, Remittance and Development | 3 | |
6. | So586 | Sociology of Ageing and Disability | 3 | |
7. | So587 | Power Leadership, Governmentality, and Development | 3 | |
8. | So588 | Urban Sociology | 3 | |
9. | So589 | Sociology of Disaster | 3 |
*Optional courses will be offered on the basis of the availability of teaching faculty and the number ofstudents.
** This course may require additional teaching faculty and teaching hours as per the number ofgroup of students formed for the purpose of group work in theory class and computer practice forpractical class.
Paper | Code No. | Title of Course | Credit hrs | Remarks |
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1. | So591 | Agency/Micro versus Structure/Macro Perspectives | 3 | Required |
2. | So592 | Survey Research and Computer Data Analysis (Practical)** | 3 | |
3. | So593 | Thesis | 6 | |
4. | So594 | Gender, Power and Sexuality | 3 | *Optional any one |
5. | So595 | Changing Livelihoods | 3 | |
6. | So596 | Market and Society | 3 | |
7. | So597 | Sociology of Education | 3 | |
8. | So598 | Sociology of Tourism | 3 | |
9. | So599 | Research Design and Writing | 3 |
Understand social structures and institutions.
Analyze social issues and cultural dynamics.
Apply sociological theories and research methods.
Study social change, development, and globalization.
Develop critical thinking and analytical skills.
Prepare for careers in research, teaching, and social services.
The Sociology program includes a total of 18 courses along with a mandatory thesis in the fourth semester. Among these, 14 are core (compulsory) subjects spread across the first to fourth semesters. Students can choose three optional subjects in the third semester and one in the fourth semester.
The main aim of these courses is to equip students with modern knowledge of sociological theories and methods, along with hands-on training in fieldwork and data analysis. Another goal is to prepare skilled professionals to meet Nepal’s development needs. Additionally, the program encourages values of human rights and social justice. Overall, it seeks to build strong theoretical and research skills in sociology, enabling students to perform at an international standard.
