Mphil Sociology

A Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) degree is considered the most advanced degree before Doctor of Philosophy. It involves both theoretical and research-based study throughout this degree of 2 years. In M.Phil. Sociology program candidates are exposed to a wide range of topics, including contemporary social issues, modern and classical sociological theory, advanced quantitative and quantitative research methods, health and illness, organizational perspectives, and religion. The degree of M.Phil. Sociology enables students to write a journal which can be published at national or international platforms. There are numerous universities in Pakistan that offer a Master of Philosophy in Sociology.

Duration/ Credit Hours:

2 years (4 semesters)

AFFILIATIONS & ACCREDITATION:

Some HEC recognized universities that offer an M.Phil. in Sociology are:

University of Sargodha
Punjab University
Quaid-e-Azam university
University of Management and Technology
Riphah International University
Fatima Jinnah Women University Rawalpindi
Lahore Leads University
University of Gujrat
Bacha Khan University Charsadda

SCOPE AND CAREER:

Masters of Philosophy include combined work of theoretical and research. It leads to the increased opportunities for students to look forward for academic opportunities as a lecturer and a credible researcher. Students can also choose field work after the post graduate degree.

Syllabus & courses

The optional and core subjects of MS in geography according to the HEC curriculum are:

Principles of sociology
Cultural anthropology
Social statistics
Applications of computer in sociology
Development of sociological theory
Contemporary sociological theory
Population dynamics
Sociology of development
Social psychology
Gender issues
Sociology of change
Criminology and sociology of deviance
Community dev. And social mobilization
Sociology of social work
Sociology of ageing
Sociology of emotions
Industrial sociology
Gender and human rights
Sociology of race and ethnic relations
Sociology of urbanization
Social policy
Sociology of Technology

WHY CHOOSE THIS PROGRAM:

To understand the various factors of social work and social behaviors.
To be capable of understanding the issues faced by the society and to interpret the solutions.

RELATED COURSES:

MS Sociology
MSc. Sociology
MA Sociology

FURTHER STUDY:

After concluding a postgraduate degree students can further study and achieve a doctorate in sociology. There are numerous options for a doctor of philosophy at many national and international universities.

STUDY ABROAD:

Ph.D. in Sociology at University of Cambridge
Ph.D. in Education and Sociology at university of Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom
Ph.D. in Social Work and Social Policy at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Ph.D. in Sociology at The University of Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Ph.D. in Sociology and Anthropology at SOAS University of London, United kingdom
Ph.D. in Sociology at University of Wroclaw, Poland
Ph.D. in Sociology at Atlantic International University, United States of America