BA Sociology Hons at Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok Offline Course

B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) Honours in Sociology is a four year full-time course offered by the Department of Sociology, Sikkim Manipal University, Gangtok. However, there are other courses offered by the Department of Sociology including B.A. Sociology (without honours) and B.A. Sociology Honours with Research having a duration of four years.

The B.A. Sociology (three year) degree provides students with analytical tools to understand society, culture, institutions, and social change. It offers a foundation in sociological theory, social institutions, culture, and contemporary issues such as inequality, globalization, and developmen.

The B.A. Sociology Honours (four year) degree provides advanced engagement with areas like gender studies, social stratification, urban and rural sociology, and applied sociology, encouraging critical understanding of social structures.

The B.A. Sociology Honours with Research (four year) degree integrates research training through dissertations and fieldwork, enabling students to conduct independent sociological inquiries and preparing them for academic, policy, and research careers. Aligned with the NEP framework, the program balances core courses, electives, skill enhancement, and research to foster critical thinking, interdisciplinary learning, and social awareness.