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Sociology

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  • University/Institute Name Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE)
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration2 years
  • Application deadlineJun 2026
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Position Details (Master's)

Sociology from Manipal Academy of Higher Education is aimed at initiating a dialogue on society and the social. The teaching of the master's and the doctoral program combines an interdisciplinary perspective with comprehensive training in field research.

At Sociology from Manipal Academy of Higher Education students enter MCH in one of the three streams for a Master of Arts degree: English, Sociology, or History. The first year at MCH is considered a foundation year. All students will take the same four courses each semester irrespective of their selected stream.

Learning Goals

In the third semester (second year of the MA program), students have three subjects in their core subject. The fourth and final semester has only two core subjects as each student works towards a final MA thesis of 20,000 words for 12 credits.In the third semester, MA students will also be given an additional grade (6 credits) for their Academic Portfolio which includes participation in, and help with, MCH academic and cultural events during the two years of the program. These events are an important component of the holistic learning experience at MCH.

Courses include:

  • Writing the Past

  • Gender and Society

  • Time and Narrative

  • Society and Contemporary Culture

  • Political Sociology

  • Ethics

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Aug 2026