Thinking about pursuing an MA Sociology (MSO)? This two-year program requires you to earn 64 credits for your degree and certification, with each credit accounting for 30 hours of dedicated study. Admissions for our online program are offered twice annually, in January and July, making it convenient to start your journey.
You’ll complete 4 courses in your first year and 4 in your second year. The credit of each course is 8. Students have to complete total of 8×4 = 32 credits to pass out first year and 32 credits to pass out second year. Once you’ve successfully enrolled, we’ll send the complete MA Sociology (MSO) syllabus for both years directly to the address you provided during admission. The M.A. Programme in sociology is designed to provide advanced sociological knowledge, perspectives and skills to a wide cross section of learners, including those in remote and inaccessible areas.
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If you’re looking to apply for the IGNOU MA Sociology program in 2025, here’s a comprehensive guide:
Important Dates for July 2025 Session:
- Application Start Date: June 6, 2025
- Application Last Date: July 15, 2025
IGNOU MA Sociology Eligibility Criteria :
- Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
What is the fee of IGNOU MA Sociology Admission 2025?
- Fee Structure : Rs. 14,600/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 7,300/- per year plus Registration fee+ development as applicable
PROGRAMME COORDINATOR :
- Prof. Debal K. Singharoy, dksinghroy@ignou.ac.in, Ph. 011-29572718 Prof. Tribhuwan Kapur, tksociology@yahoo.com, Ph. 011-29572711
Below, you’ll find a list of all first and second-year courses in the MSO programme, including their names, codes, and credit values :
| IGNOU MA Sociology First Year Courses | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
| MSO-001 | Sociological Theories and Concepts | 8 |
| MSO-002 | Research Methodologies and Methods | 8 |
| MSO-003 | Sociology of Development | 8 |
| MSO-004 | Sociology in India | 8 |
| IGNOU MA Sociology Second Year Courses | ||
| Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
| MSOE-001 | Sociology of Education | 8 |
| MSOE-002 | Diaspora and Transnational Communities | 8 |
| MSOE-003 | Sociology of Religion | 8 |
| MSOE-004 | Urban Sociology | 8 |
| MPS-003 | India: Democracy and Development | 8 |
| MPA-016 | Decentralisation and Local Governance | 8 |
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