The MA in Sociology at Kumarwarti Multiple Campus, Kawasoti, is a two-year semester-based master’s program under Tribhuvan University. It is part of the campus’s humanities stream and adds postgraduate study in Sociology within an institution that also runs +2, bachelor’s, and other master’s programs.
The program is structured around sociological theory, research methods, field-work, data analysis, optional papers, and a compulsory thesis in the fourth semester. At Kumarwarti Multiple Campus, the course fits into a wider academic environment shaped by library access, internet service, scholarship support, student participation, and a long-standing community-based institutional background in Kawasoti.
Course Name: MA in Sociology
Campus: Kumarwarti Multiple Campus, Kawasoti
Affiliation: Tribhuvan University
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Duration: 2 years
Study System: Semester system
Structure: 4 semesters
Campus MA Area: Sociology
Thesis: Compulsory in the fourth semester
Campus Start of MA Program: 20/10/2064
Location: Kawasoti-2, Shivamandir, Nawalparasi (Bardaghat–Susta East), Gandaki Province
The MA in Sociology follows a semester structure that combines theory, research methods, optional papers, and thesis work. The course includes 18 papers and a compulsory thesis in the fourth semester. Of these, 14 papers are compulsory. Students choose three optional courses in the third semester and one optional course in the fourth semester.
Key areas in the curriculum include:
Introduction to Sociology
Qualitative Research Methods in Sociology
Structural-functional Approach
Caste and Class
Theories of Social Change and Development
Marxist Perspective
Quantitative Research Methods in Sociology
Politics and Society
Sociology of Health
Household and Family in Transition
World-System Perspective
Basic Statistics in Sociological Research
Sociology of Gender
Identity, Inequality and Intersectionality
Migration, Social Network, Remittance and Development
Urban Sociology
Sociology of Disaster
Survey Research and Computer Data Analysis
Thesis
Provide current knowledge of sociological theories and methods
Build training in field-work and secondary data analysis
Prepare skilled human resources for development needs
Strengthen understanding of human rights and social justice
Develop professional skill in both theory and research
The MA in Sociology is suited to students who want postgraduate study in society, institutions, social change, inequality, development, and research. Its structure supports academic progression from bachelor-level humanities and social science study into advanced sociological learning.
At Kumarwarti Multiple Campus, the program also fits into the wider humanities route of the institution. The campus runs Bachelor of Arts (BA) and MA in Sociology within the same academic setting, which supports continuity for students who want to continue in the humanities stream.
Understanding of core sociological theories and perspectives
Ability to use qualitative and quantitative research methods
Stronger foundation in field-based and data-based academic work
Knowledge of social change, development, inequality, gender, family, health, and migration
Experience in thesis-based postgraduate study
Sociological theory
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Statistics in sociological research
Survey research and computer data analysis
Term paper writing
Class presentation and discussion
Thesis writing
The program follows the semester system and combines taught courses with research-based work. The evaluation structure includes class attendance, participation, discussion, presentation, term paper writing, class tests, and semester-end written examinations.
Semester-wise classroom teaching
Discussion and presentation-based academic work
Term paper writing
Research-oriented coursework
Thesis in the fourth semester
Use of library and internet services within the campus environment
Sociology-related academic and research work
Social services
Education
Public policy-related fields
Full or partial scholarships in different categories
Support for students with strong academic records
Support for economically disadvantaged students
Support for Dalit students, students with disabilities, and recommended students from cooperatives, social organizations, and community schools
TU-affiliated semester-based master’s program in Kawasoti
Postgraduate Sociology study within the humanities stream of the campus
Research, theory, and thesis components within one program
Library, internet, transportation, sports, and extracurricular support
Scholarship categories linked with student need and academic record
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in eligible subjects recognized by TU
Eligible areas include Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Psychology, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, and several other recognized disciplines
Applicants from faculties such as Education, Management, and Law are also eligible
Admission requires an entrance examination of one hour conducted by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, TU
Admission is based on merit list and enrollment capacity
Bachelor’s degree transcript or marksheet
Bachelor’s degree certificate or provisional certificate
Character certificate
Migration certificate, if applicable
Transfer certificate, if applicable
Citizenship certificate or birth certificate copy
Passport-size photographs
Entrance examination scorecard, if required
Completed admission form
The MA in Sociology follows the TU semester system. University examinations are held at the end of each semester, with one semester examination in each six-month cycle. Attendance of 80 percent is compulsory. Evaluation is based on 40 percent internal assessment and 60 percent external assessment. Internal assessment includes attendance, class participation, discussion, presentation, term paper writing, and class test work, while external evaluation is conducted through final written examination.
The MA in Sociology at Kumarwarti Multiple Campus provides postgraduate study in sociological theory, research, and thesis work under Tribhuvan University. With four semesters, a structured evaluation system, and a campus environment that supports academic continuity, scholarships, and student services, it offers a local option for advanced humanities study in Kawasoti.
The MA in Sociology runs for two years under the semester system.
The program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
The course is structured across four semesters.
Yes. The program includes a compulsory thesis in the fourth semester.
Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in eligible subjects recognized by TU can apply. The eligibility list also includes candidates from faculties such as Education, Management, and Law.
Yes. Admission requires a one-hour entrance examination conducted by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, TU.
The program follows the TU semester system with semester-end university examinations, 80 percent compulsory attendance, and evaluation based on 40 percent internal and 60 percent external assessment.
