Overview

Courses are taught through a combination of lectures, seminar sessions, case analysis, group stimulation, quiz, assignments, and fieldwork. Whilst students are offered academic input from specialists, there is also an emphasis on the use of students’ own experience and on their active involvement in the learning process.

Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs):

On doing MA Sociology program at Bharathiar University, the students are expected to:

Understand and analyze the basic social structure and functioning of various social Institutions.

Understand the social change and its impact on individual, community and society.

Learn Epidemiological, Sociological and Psychological perspectives of research in health, illness and disease.

Inculcate research methodological knowledge to improve their analytical and report writing skills.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Classical Sociological Theories

Rural and Urban Sociology

Social Demography

Contemporary Sociological Theories

Sociology of Indian Society

Gender and Society

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-11-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-06 00:00:00
Starting 2026-04-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Credits

90 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Coimbatore, India

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

A pass in any UG Degree.

Registration fee of Rs.400/- for each application should be paid through Net Banking/Debit/Credit cards/ NEFT.

Registration for SC/ST candidates is Rs.200/- for each application (Photo copy of the Community certificate be enclosed)

The Online application form shall be completed in all aspects.

Student insurance

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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

375 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 750 USD for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Coimbatore

18295 - 24970 INR /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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