Sociology About

Sociology is a branch of social science that involves the study of human social relationships, social behavior and the society, including its origins, development, organization, networks, and institutions. Students who gain an expertise in sociology know how to think critically about human social life, and how to ask important questions. They develop the skill of designing good social research projects, meticulously collecting and analyzing empirical data along with formulating and presenting their research findings. They also become adept at helping others understand the way the social world works and how it could be changed for the better.

Sociology
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Career Roles & Responsibilities
  • Design research projects to test theories about social issues
  • Collect data through surveys, observations, interviews, and other sources
  • Analyze and draw conclusions from data
  • Prepare reports, articles, or presentations detailing their research findings
  • Collaborate with and advise other social scientists, policymakers, or other groups on research findings and sociological issues
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Career Education Path Summary

How to Pursue a Career in Sociology

 

Stream

Graduation

After Graduation

After Post Graduation

Path1

Class XII with Humanities stream (can take sociology as one of the subjects)

Pursue BA(H) Sociology for 3 years

Pursue Masters in sociology for 1-2 years in India or Abroad

Pursue M.Phil in Sociology for 2 years or/and Ph.D. in Sociology for 3-4 years

Path2

Class XII with Science Stream

Pursue B.Sc Medical Sociology for 3 years

Pursue M.Sc Sociology for 2 years

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Path3

Class XII with Any Stream

Pursue Bachelors in Sociology for 3 years

Appear for UPSC Examination

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Path4

Class XII wih Humanities Stream

Pursue bachelors in sociology for 3 years

Masters in Journalism

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Important Facts

  • No mandatory subject in Class XII.
  • Most of the institutes for post-graduation require bachelors in any field or Sociology or/and related subjects.
  • For Lectureship in Sociology, National Educational Test (NET) or Ph.D. is mandatory
  • Most Colleges/Institutes provide admission on the basis of Class 12th Percentage. Some institutes also conduct interviews.
  • Most colleges have eligibility criteria of minimum of 60% aggregate marks in Class XII.

 Leading Institutes

Top Sociology Institutes in India

College

Location

Website

Banaras Hindu University

Varanasi

www.bhu.ac.in 

Hindu College

New Delhi

www.hinducollege.ac.in/acd_dep_description.aspx?id=12 

Jamia Millia Islamia University

New Delhi

www.jmi.nic.in 

University of Calcutta

Kolkata

www.caluniv.ac.in 

University of Madras

Chennai

www.unom.ac.in 

University of Hyderabad

Hyderabad

www.uohyd.ac.in 

University of Jadavpur

Kolkata

www.jaduniv.edu.in 

Aligarh Muslim University

Uttar Pradesh

www.amu.ac.in

B.J.B autonomous College

Odisha

www.bjbcollege.in 

Bihar University

Bihar

www.brabu.net

Dibrugarh University

Assam

www.dibru.ac.in

J.D. Woman College

Bihar

www.jdwcpatna.com 

Janaki Devi Memorial Collge

Delhi

www.jdm.du.ac.in 

Jogamaya Devi College

West Bengal

www.jogamayadevicollege.org

Jesus & Mary College

New Delhi

www.jmc.ac.in 

Top Sociology Institutes in the World

Institution

Location

Website

Harvard University

United States

www.harvard.edu 

University of California, Berkeley

United States

www.berkeley.edu/ 

University of Oxford

United Kingdom

www.ox.ac.uk/

London School of Economics and Political Science

United Kingdom

www.London School of Economics and Political Science

University of Wisconsin-Madison

United States

www.wisc.edu

University of Amsterdam

Netherlands

www.uva.nl 

National University of Singapore

Singapore

www.nus.edu.sg 

University of Toronto

Canada

www.utoronto.ca 

Career Opportunities in Sociology

Similar Careers
  • Formulate publications and reports containing research findings
  • Analyze and interpret data to understand human social behavior
  • Plan and conduct research to develop and test theories about societal issues
  • Collect data on the attitudes, values, and behavior of people in groups, using observation, interviews, and review of documents
  • Consult and advise individuals such as administrators, social workers, and legislators regarding social issues and policies
  • Design approaches to the solution of groups' problems, based on research findings in sociology and related disciplines
  • Observe group interactions and role affiliations to collect data, identify problems, evaluate progress, and determine the need for additional change
  • Develop problem intervention procedures, using techniques such as interviews, consultations, role-playing, and participant observation of group interactions
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Career Pros Details
  • Is a good subject for government examinations.
  • Solid base for careers such as law, civil services, psychology, etc.
  • Can advocate social change and reform.
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Career Cons Details
  • Need to pursue masters.
  • Highly competitive to get into a job.
  • Initial pay package is low.

Analytical skills: Sociologists must be able to carefully analyze data and other information, often utilizing statistical processes to test their theories.

Communication skills: Sociologists need strong communication skills when they conduct interviews, collaborate with colleagues, and present research results.

Critical-thinking skills: Sociologists must be able to think critically when doing research. They must design research projects and collect, process, and analyze information in order to draw logical conclusions about society and the groups it comprises.

Problem-solving skills: Sociologists’ research typically is focused on identifying, studying, and solving sociological problems.

Writing skills: Sociologists frequently write reports detailing their findings.

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