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About The Program
The Master of Arts in Sociology at Martin Luther Christian University aims at equipping students to analyze the social realities or human social construct in which they live thereby enabling them to be accountable citizens with critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Master of Arts in Sociology
Duration
2 years (4 semesters)
Eligibility
Any Bachelor’s degree.
Bridge course in Indian Social Fabric for students without a BA in Sociology.
Course Outline
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Semester I | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
Theory | Practicum | ||||
MASOC 500 | Sociological Theories I | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 501 | Sociology of Family and Kinship | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 502 | Sustainable Development Goals: global concepts and local initiatives | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 503 | Research methodology – I & II | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
CSRS 500 CSTL 500 CSES 500 CSCE 500 | Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement | 2 | – | 30 | |
GS 500 | General Subject Gender Sexuality and Society in NE | 1 | 1 | 45 | |
Field study and Experiential learning | – | – | 24 | ||
Library on Sociological Work and Archives | – | – | 40 | ||
Exposure visits within the State | – | – | 10 | ||
Study tour within and Outside the State | – | – | 72 | ||
Workshops and Seminars | 16 | ||||
Total | 11 | 9 | 597 |
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Semester II | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
Theory | Practicum | ||||
MASOC 550 | Sociological Theories: a waltz from the classical to the modern | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 551 | COURSERA course from Sciences Po on- Cities are back in town: urban sociology for a globalizing urban world. | 2 | – | 30 | |
MASOC 552 | Sociology of Education | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 553 | Sociology of India – Development of Sociology in India and its Approaches to the study of Indian Society | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 554 | Community Camp | – | 2 | 60 | |
CSRS 550 CSTL 550 CSES 550 CSCE 550 | Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement | 2 | – | 30 | |
CA 550 SDG 550 | General Subjects Current Affairs SDG | 2 | – | 30 | |
Field study and Experiential learning | – | – | 24 | ||
Library on Sociological Work and Archives | – | – | 40 | ||
Study tour /Exchange programs | – | – | 72 | ||
Workshops and Seminars | – | – | 16 | ||
Total | 12 | 8 | 572 |
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Semester III | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
Theory | Practicum | ||||
MASOC 600 | Online course: Sociology of Gender | 4 | – | 60 | |
MASOC 601 | Economy and Society | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 602 | Indigenous knowledge and tribal identity in NE India | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 603 | Religion and Society | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
CSRS 600 CSTL 600 CSES 600 CSCE 600 | Career Stream Research Teaching-Learning Entrepreneurship Community Engagement | 4 | – | 90 | |
Field study and Experiential learning | – | – | 24 | ||
Library on Sociological Work and Archives | – | – | 40 | ||
Workshops and Seminars | – | – | 16 | ||
Exposure visits within the State | – | – | 10 | ||
Total | 14 | 6 | 510 |
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Semester IV | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
Theory | Practicum | ||||
MASOC 650 | Social Policy and Legislations | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 651 | Culture and Development | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 652 | Political Sociology | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 653 | Internship (2 months) | 2 | 6 | 210 | |
Field study and Experiential learning | – | – | 24 | ||
Library on Sociological Work and Archives | – | – | 40 | ||
Workshops and Seminars | – | – | 16 | ||
Total | 8 | 12 | 560 | ||
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester IV = 80 credits & 2239 hours. |
Master of Arts in Sociology ( 1yr programme in related fields)
Duration
1 year (2 semesters)
Eligibility
Master of Arts in Anthropology / History, Political Science / Psychology / Education / Social work
Course Outline
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Semester I | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
Theory | Practicum | ||||
MASOC 600 | Sociological Theories I | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 601 | Sociology of India – Development of Sociology in India and its Approaches to the study of Indian Society. | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 602 | Research Methodology I – Quantitative Research Methods. | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 603 | Research Methodology II – Qualitative Research Methods. | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 604 | Culture and Development | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
Field study and Experiential learning | – | – | 24 | ||
Library on Sociological Work and Archives | – | – | 40 | ||
Total | 12 | 8 | 514 |
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Semester II | Subject Code | Subject Title | Credits | Hours | |
Theory | Practicum | ||||
MASOC 650 | Sociological Theories II – A waltz from the classical to the modern sociological thought | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 651 | Economy and Society | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 652 | Social policy and legislations | 2 | 2 | 90 | |
MASOC 653 | Internship | 2 | 6 | 210 | |
Field study and Experiential learning | – | – | 24 | ||
Library on Sociological Work and Archives | – | – | 40 | ||
Total | 8 | 12 | 544 | ||
Total credits & hours from Semester I to Semester II = 40 credits &1058 hours. |
Fee Payment Schedule
Year | Amount | Installment | Amount | Last Date of Payment |
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1st Year | 174,340 | I Semester 1st installment | 54,435 | 15th July 2025 |
I Semester 2nd installment | 44,135 | 15th October 2025 | ||
II Semester 1st installment | 37,885 | 15th February 2026 | ||
II Semester 2nd installment | 37,885 | 30th April 2026 | ||
2nd Year | 164,300 | III Semester 1st installment | 41,075 | 15th July 2026 |
III Semester 2nd installment | 41,075 | 15th October 2026 | ||
IV Semester 1st installment | 41,075 | 15th February 2027 | ||
IV Semester 2nd installment | 41,075 | 30th April 2027 |