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B.A. (Hons. with Research) Sociology *

   Deparment of Humanities

Programme Level

Under Graduate

Duration

4 Years

About the Programme

*4-year Undergraduate Degree (Honours with Research)

This is to inform all the concerned that as envisaged in NEP2020, the University has introduced a 4-year Undergraduate (UG) Degree (Honours with Research) from the academic year 2022-23

The students who secure 75% marks or a 7.5 CGPAand above, in the first six semesters, and wish to undertake research at the UG level can choose a research stream in the fourth year.

Such students should do a research project or dissertation under the guidance of a faculty member of the University. The research project/dissertation will be in the major discipline. The students who secure 160 credits, including 12 credits from a research project/dissertation, are awarded a 4-year UG Degree (Honours with Research).

S. No. Broad Category of Course Minimum Credit Requirement for a4-Year UG Programme
1 Major (Core) 80
2 Minor Stream 32
3 Multidisciplinary 09
4 Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) 08
5 Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC) 09
6 Value Added Courses common for all UG 06-08
7 Summer Internship 02-04
8 Research Project/ Dissertation 12
9 Total 160

4-year UG Degree with Honours

# In the event, students fail to secure 75% marks or a 7.5 CGPA in the first six semesters, they will be awarded a 4-year UG Degree with Honours only. In addition, students not undertaking research will do 3 courses for 12 credits in lieu of a research project / Dissertation.

(Source: - UGC Curriculum & Credit Framework for Undergraduate Programmes)

Eligibility

XII with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

Students with a CUET / SAT (DI Code - 71057 ) score will be given preference in the merit list
For Migration from Other Universities:
1) B.A(Hons/Hons with Research) Sociology Ist yr. minimum 50% marks or equivalent
2) XII with minimum 50% marks in aggregate

Fee Structure

Duration
4 Years
Tuition Fee (per annum)
46000
Exam Fee (per annum)
20,000

Program Structure

Program Structure

Programme Objectives

01

Graduates will become innovative learner, independent researcher, leadership skills, entrepreneur and a very good human individual.


02

Graduates are expected to develop the insight and capacity to design social policies and to bring programme directed social changes


03

Graduates would acquire the capacity to understand and interpret the social realities and would prove themselves as a change agent for the open communities, Institutions, and organizations


Programme Outcomes

01

Create a strong knowledge base about social issues and problems


02

Explain sociological theories and current issues


03

Develop a critical understanding of social inequality, stratification, exclusion and mobility


04

Develop ability to have insights about groups and communities of diverse nature


05

Critical and creative thinking about society/ social phenomena


06

Instill skills for working with governmental and nongovernmental agencies and organizations


07

Ability to relate to people’s life and develop empathy to work with them with purpose and sustainability


08

Become ethical to be a useful part of the civil society and act meaningfully


09

Inspire and encourage relevant future research and review


10

Relate to social policies and critically analyze their impact on people


Programme Educational Objectives

01

Graduates will be equipped with, to pursue higher education with the insight and capacity to design social welfare projects, working for NGOs, Civil Services.


02

Graduates will become innovative learner, independent researcher, team leader, entrepreneur and responsible individual.


03

Graduates will be able to use sociological knowledge and skills to engage with local and global communities for the purpose of social justice.


Programme Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

01

Identify, Comprehend and Demonstrate a critical sociological understanding of social, cultural, political and economic aspects of life.


02

Critical understanding of major theoretical approaches and perspectives in sociology.


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XII with minimum 50% marks in aggregate.

Students with a CUET / SAT (DI Code - 71057 ) score will be given preference in the merit list
For Migration from Other Universities:
1) B.A(Hons/Hons with Research) Sociology Ist yr. minimum 50% marks or equivalent
2) XII with minimum 50% marks in aggregate