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Are you interested to study and understand society as a whole? Do you like to analyse human behaviour? If yes, you should explore Sociology as a career option.

Sociology is the analysis and study of social life, societal changes, and human behaviour's consequences. The subject matter of sociology is vast, ranging from crime to religion, from family to state, from the race and social class distinctions to mutual values of a shared culture, and from social stability to a fundamental change in societies as a whole. Sociology is an exciting and insightful field of study that evaluates and discusses important issues in our personal lives. 

It also discusses issues related to our cultures and around the globe in our cultures and around the world. Sociology explores phenomena such as population growth and migration, war and peace, and economic growth on a worldwide scale.

What are the roles and responsibilities for Sociologist?

    • Sociologists study human social behaviour through group formations and social, political, economic and religious institutions in the society. 
    • They specialize in studying the impact of sociological studies on education, media, race and ethnicity, revolution, war and peace, gender roles, family, urban, rural, political and comparative sociology.
    • They observe how individuals interact with each other in specific groups and situationsAnalyze, define, test and explain human behaviour.
    • Study the origin and development of social groups.
    • Conduct sociological research and conclude.
    • Make evaluations which are relevant for social institutions and programs.
    • Conduct research for marketing organizations.

 

What are the key skills required for Sociology?

  • Counseling
  • Case Management
  • Social wellfare
  • Program Management

What are the career opportunities in Sociology?

  • Criminal Justice System
  • Human Rights Worker
  • Human Service Workers
  • N.G.O Manager
  • Religious Worker
  • Social and Community Services
  • Society Welfare Worker
  • Trust Manager
  • Volunteer

What is the salary and demand for Sociologist?

  • Demand is High for Sociology.
  • Salary levels are Medium for Sociology. For fresher average salary is 3 to 4 Lacs.
  • Fees levels of the course is Low. To pursue this course student need to spend lesser than 2 Lakhs.
  • Level of preparation for Sociology is Medium. Students spend 1 year to prepare for entrance test of Sociology.

1 Fees
Low
2 Demand
High
3 Salary
Medium
4 Level Of Preparation
Medium

What education is required to become a Sociologist?

  • Student can do 12 (Humanities). Then complete B.A (Hon.) in Sociology. Further you can Proceed with Masters in Sociology . Further you can Proceed with Ph.D in Sociology.
  • Student can do 12 (Science Stream). Then complete Bachelors in Social Welfare (BSW). Further you can Proceed with Masters in Social Welfate (MSW). Further you can Proceed with Ph.D..
  • Student can do 12 (Any Stream). Then complete Bachelors in Sociology. Further you can Proceed with UPSC Examination.
  • Student can do 12 (Humanities Stream). Then complete Bachelors in Sociology. Further you can Proceed with Masters in Journalism.

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12 (Humanities)

B.A (Hon.) in Sociology

Masters in Sociology

Ph.D in Sociology

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12 (Science Stream)

Bachelors in Social Welfare (BSW)

Masters in Social Welfate (MSW)

Ph.D.

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12 (Any Stream)

Bachelors in Sociology

UPSC Examination

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12 (Humanities Stream)

Bachelors in Sociology

Masters in Journalism

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