The Master of Arts in Sociology programme is an intensive and critical engagement with contemporary social realities through rigorous training in sociological thought and ethnographic inquiry. The programme aims to foster a sociological imagination and empower students to explore the intricate relationships between individuals, communities, institutions, and power structures.

Students shall cultivate a deep awareness of the cultural and historical contexts of social institutions. They will also develop the capacity to examine global entanglements that shape local experiences.

The curriculum emphasizes critical reading through a conceptually rich course-work. Drawing on diverse theoretical traditions and methodological approaches, the programme prepares students to describe, interpret, and explain complex social processes in ways that are analytically rigorous and ethically grounded.

The graduates shall be equipped to pursue careers in diverse fields including academia, research, policy, development, journalism, or activism, and participate in the society with intellectual depth, social sensitivity, and a commitment to just and inclusive futures.

• Students will develop a nuanced understanding of the social, cultural, political, and economic processes, and apply it to analyze both everyday phenomena and large-scale transformations.

• Students will cultivate an ability to think relationally and reflexively about human life, and explore the intricate relationships between individuals, communities, institutions, and power structures.

• Students will be equipped to design and carry out methodologically sound research, while attending to ethical considerations and the politics of knowledge production.

• Students will be able to read theoretical and empirical texts critically and articulate complex ideas in ways that are accessible to both academic and non-academic audiences.

• Students would be able to use a sociological lens on contemporary issues, demonstrating an orientation toward community engagement, and the transformative possibilities of research and scholarship.