A Sociologist studies society, human behaviour and interaction that develop when people work together. Social institutions, cultures and groups are examined by them. The subject matter for a Sociologist is diverse ranging from crime, religion, social structures of family to the state, from the divisions of race and social class to the shared beliefs of a common culture.
Personal Competencies
You have an interest and knowledge of society and social issues
You like to analyse problems
You like to pay attention to details
You have strong communication skills
Entry Pathway
1. Complete 10 + 2 in Humanities stream preferably with Sociology
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in Sociology followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.) in the same
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in Sociology followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.) in Sociology and PhD in the same
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in any Humanities subject and then complete a PhD in Sociology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
Where will you study?
The course is offered by the Department of Sociology. This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes 1. Miranda House, University of Delhi, New Delhi 2. Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, New Delhi 3. Hindu College, New Delhi 4. Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata 5. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi 6. Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi 7. Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta 8. Gujarat Arts and Science College, Ahmedabad
Private Institutes (Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying) 1. Fergusson College, Pune 2. Loyola College, Chennai 3. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata 4. St. Andrews College of Arts Science and Commerce, Mumbai 5. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore 6. Rani Birla Girls' College, Kolkata 7. St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore 8. Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore
Distance Learning Institute Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
Fees
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 1,50,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Where will you work?
Places of Work - Research Organizations, Colleges, Universities, Regional and Central Government, Consulting Service Firms
Work Environment - You will typically work in an office. You may work outside of an office setting when conducting research through interviews or observations or presenting research results.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Expected Growth Path
Intern → Junior Analyst → Sociologist, General → Senior Sociologist → Head of the Department
Expected Income
The approx. salary of a Sociologist is INR 10,000 - 1,25,000* per month.
Nidhin Donald is an artist and a doctoral scholar at JNU Delhi. He has worked with Pune University and National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR). His artwork has regularly featured on Round Table India. He has completed his undergraduate and post graduate program in Sociology and then pursues M.Phil. and PhD from School of Social Sciences, JNU, Delhi.*
Sociologist
NCS Code: 2632.0300 | SS0241. Complete 10 + 2 in Humanities stream preferably with Sociology
2. Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in Sociology followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.) in the same
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in Arts (B.A.) in Sociology followed by Master’s degree in Arts (M.A.) in Sociology and PhD in the same
OR
Complete Bachelor’s degree in any Humanities subject and then complete a PhD in Sociology
Please check the duration of the course during enrolment
The course is offered by the Department of Sociology.
This list of institutes is indicative only
Government Institutes
1. Miranda House, University of Delhi, New Delhi
2. Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, New Delhi
3. Hindu College, New Delhi
4. Lady Brabourne College, Kolkata
5. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
6. Delhi School of Economics, New Delhi
7. Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta
8. Gujarat Arts and Science College, Ahmedabad
Private Institutes
(Please check if Institute is affiliated and accredited with UGC before applying)
1. Fergusson College, Pune
2. Loyola College, Chennai
3. St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
4. St. Andrews College of Arts Science and Commerce, Mumbai
5. PSG College of Arts and Science, Coimbatore
6. Rani Birla Girls' College, Kolkata
7. St. Joseph’s College, Bangalore
8. Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore
Information on the institute rankings can be found at - https://www.nirfindia.org/2022/Ranking.html
Distance Learning Institute
Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU)
The approx. course fee ranges between INR 15,000 - 1,50,000*.
*(The above-mentioned figures are approximate numbers. This will vary from institute to institute)
SCHOLARSHIPS
• National Scholarship Portal - Visit http://www.scholarships.gov.in. Under this portal there are Central Government schemes offered by different departments, UGC/AICTE Schemes and State Schemes*
• Visit http://www.buddy4study.com for details on available scholarships. This is a gateway to scholarships starting from Class XI*
• Scholarships are also made available in institutes based on merit*
*(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
LOANS
• VidyaLakshmi, http://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in, is a portal for students seeking education loan. This portal has been developed under the guidance of the Department of Financial Services, (Ministry of Finance), Department of Higher Education (Ministry of Human Resource Development) and Indian Banks Association (IBA)
• Some states have student credit cards with low interest rates, for instance, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, etc.
• All banks give education loans
Places of Work - Research Organizations, Colleges, Universities, Regional and Central Government, Consulting Service Firms
Work Environment - You will typically work in an office. You may work outside of an office setting when conducting research through interviews or observations or presenting research results.
Opportunities for differently abled exist in this field
Intern → Junior Analyst → Sociologist, General → Senior Sociologist → Head of the Department
The approx. salary of a Sociologist is INR 10,000 - 1,25,000* per month.
Source - https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary/job/sociologist/india
*These figures are indicative and subject to change
Experts from the field
Nidhin Donald is an artist and a doctoral scholar at JNU Delhi. He has worked with Pune University and National Campaign on Dalit Human Rights (NCDHR). His artwork has regularly featured on Round Table India. He has completed his undergraduate and post graduate program in Sociology and then pursues M.Phil. and PhD from School of Social Sciences, JNU, Delhi.*
Source - https://www.hss.iitb.ac.in/en/post-doctrol-fellow/nidhin-donald
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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