- Awarded by Sikkim Manipal University
- UGC-entitled degree, equivalent to an on-campus qualification
- 100% online with recorded lectures and live sessions
- Online examinations with remote proctoring
The Online MA in Sociology Degree is awarded by Sikkim Manipal University and delivered entirely online, so you study around your work rather than around a timetable. It runs for 2 years across 4 semesters.
The Sociology Degree stream is taken alongside the core MA curriculum, so you build broad management grounding first and specialise as the programme progresses.
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed 10+2+3-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university/institution, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. Candidates who have completed their 10+2 or graduate level education outside India must produce a certificate of equivalence issued by the Association of Indian Universities.
What you study
Course curriculum
- Introduction to Sociology
- Sociological Thoughts
- Social Stratification in India
- Gender and Society
- Sociology of Globalization
- Classical Sociological Theories
- Perspectives of Indian Society
- Rural and Urban Sociology
- Sociology of Family and Kinship
- Environment and Climate Change
- Contemporary Sociological Theories
- Culture, Personality, and Society
- Research Methodology
- Sociology of Religion
- Sociology of Ethnicity and Nationalism
- Sociology of Development
- Sociology of Health
- Social Movements in India
Fees and scholarships
Fees are charged per semester and vary by programme, with instalment options available. Because published figures change between intakes, we confirm the current fee for your programme directly - see how fees work or call +91 99806 61407.
Online MA in Sociology Degree: common questions
Is this degree valid for government jobs?
Yes, where the awarding university holds UGC entitlement for the programme. UGC-entitled online degrees are treated as equivalent to on-campus degrees for employment, including government recruitment, and for further study.
How are examinations conducted?
Online, with remote proctoring, so you can sit them from home. Timetables are published in advance each semester.
Can I study while working full time?
Yes. Lectures are recorded and available on demand, and live sessions run outside standard working hours.
When do admissions open?
There are two intakes a year. Ask an admission counsellor for the closing date of the current cycle.
Apply for the Online MA in Sociology Degree
Get the syllabus, current fee and next intake date. Call +91 99806 61407 or leave your details.
