MA in Sociology at Sindhuli Multiple Campus is a two-year postgraduate program under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University. The program is offered at Kamalamai Municipality-9, Dhungrebas, Sindhuli, Bagmati Province, Nepal, within a community-based campus that runs humanities, education, and management programs from +2 to the master’s level.
At the campus, MA in Sociology is offered within an academic environment supported by qualified faculty members, spacious classrooms, library and internet access, counseling, scholarships, and extracurricular activities.
The course combines sociological theory, research methods, optional study areas, and thesis work, giving students a structured route for advanced study in sociology while remaining connected to the wider academic setting of Sindhuli Multiple Campus.
Tribhuvan University-affiliated MA in Sociology program
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
2 years in duration
Annual exam system at Sindhuli Multiple Campus
Includes 18 papers and a compulsory thesis
14 compulsory papers in the overall course structure
Offered at Sindhuli Multiple Campus, Sindhuli
Supported by library, internet access, counseling, scholarships, and classrooms
The MA in Sociology course is designed to provide advanced study in sociology through theory, methods, optional papers, and research work. The overall structure includes 18 papers and one compulsory thesis.
14 compulsory papers in the full course structure
3 optional courses in the later part of the program
1 optional course in the final part of the program
Compulsory thesis as part of the degree
Course areas 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
Basic Statistics in Sociological Research
Sociology of Gender
Urban Sociology
Sociology of Disaster
Survey Research and Computer Data Analysis
Research Design and Writing
Thesis
Provide up-to-date knowledge of sociological theories and methods
Develop training in fieldwork and secondary data analysis
Prepare skilled human resources for Nepal’s development needs
Promote the spirit of human rights and social justice
Build professional skill in both theory and research in sociology
The MA in Sociology program has academic and research-oriented scope within the social sciences. It is suited to students who want advanced study in society, institutions, inequality, development, research methods, and social change. The inclusion of research methods, statistics, practical components, and thesis writing gives the course a clear postgraduate academic direction.
At Sindhuli Multiple Campus, the program is part of a wider master’s-level academic setting. Students study in a campus that also runs M.Ed. and MBS programs, with access to general academic support facilities and a student-oriented learning environment.
Understanding of major sociological theories and perspectives
Ability to use qualitative and quantitative research methods
Knowledge of social structure, class, caste, gender, and development issues
Capacity to undertake academic writing and thesis work
Development of analytical and research-based understanding of society
Sociological theory
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Statistics in sociological research
Social analysis
Academic writing
Computer data analysis
Thesis preparation
The campus learning environment is interactive and student-oriented. Students are encouraged to take an active role in lessons, and teachers guide learning through participation and practice.
Classroom teaching
Discussion and presentation
Term paper writing
Class tests
Research-oriented study
Thesis guidance
Use of library and internet facilities
Sociology-related academic work
Social services
Education-related roles
Public policy-related work
Research-oriented roles
Scholarships are available through the campus scholarship committee
Support may be considered for excellent and talented students
Special consideration may apply to women, students with disabilities, Dalit students, and orphans
Monthly fee waiver may apply to the best-performing student of a level
Fee waiver may also apply when three members of the same household are studying
TU-affiliated postgraduate sociology program
Master’s-level study available within Sindhuli
Community-based campus with an established academic presence
Qualified faculty members and student-oriented pedagogy
Library, internet access, counseling, scholarships, and classrooms
Course structure that includes research methods and thesis work
Applicants must hold a recognized bachelor’s degree in an eligible subject area
Admission requires appearance in an entrance examination conducted by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University
Applicants who do not appear in the entrance examination or do not obtain the minimum qualifying score are not admitted
Admission is based on the merit list and available enrollment capacity
Selected applicants complete campus admission through document submission and fee payment under TU rules
Bachelor-level transcript or marksheet
Bachelor certificate or provisional certificate
Character certificate
Migration certificate, if applicable
Transfer certificate
Citizenship certificate or birth certificate copy
Passport-size photographs
Entrance examination score record
Completed admission form
Admission fee payment receipt
Equivalence certificate, if applicable
The program follows TU rules, guidelines, and the applicable academic calendar. Evaluation is divided into 40 percent internal and 60 percent external assessment. Internal evaluation includes class attendance, class participation and presentation, term paper writing, and class tests. External evaluation is conducted through the final written examination. Attendance is compulsory, and students are expected to maintain 80 percent class attendance.
MA in Sociology at Sindhuli Multiple Campus offers a TU-affiliated postgraduate pathway in sociology within a structured academic setting in Sindhuli. The course combines theory, research methods, optional areas of study, and thesis work with the support of campus facilities and student services.
For students seeking advanced study in sociology at the master’s level, the program provides a clear academic route within a community-based campus that also supports broader humanities and postgraduate study.
The program is two years in duration.
The program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Yes. The course includes a compulsory thesis.
Applicants need a recognized bachelor’s degree in an eligible subject area and must appear in the entrance examination conducted by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University.
Eligible backgrounds include Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work, Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology, Psychology, History, Home Science, Geography, Economics, Political Science, and bachelor’s degrees from education, management, law, medicine, engineering, forestry, agriculture, and animal science.
Evaluation is based on 40 percent internal and 60 percent external assessment. Internal evaluation includes attendance, participation, presentation, term paper writing, and class tests.
Yes. Scholarships are available through the campus scholarship committee under campus guidelines.
