Sociology
MA Sociology
Admission Requirements
a. First degree in Sociology with at least a Second Class (Lower) from an accredited University.
b. First degree in other social sciences with at least Second Class (Lower) from an accredited University and two years of work experience
c. First degree in any other programme with at least Second Class (Lower) from an accredited University. In addition, the applicant must have a postgraduate diploma degree in social sciences from an accredited University and a minimum of two years of work experience
d. To assess applicants’ suitability, all applicants would be interviewed or be required to take an entrance examination or both.
MPhil Sociology
Admission Requirements
a. MA in Sociology from an accredited University.
b. First degree in Sociology with at least a Second Class (Upper) from an accredited University.
c. First degree in other social sciences with at least Second Class (Upper) from an accredited University and a minimum of two years of work experience.
d. To assess suitability, all applicants would be interviewed or be required to take an entrance examination or both.
Programme Components
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YEAR ONE: SEMESTER ONE |
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COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
TEACHING HOURS |
TUTORIAL/PRACTICAL HOURS |
CREDIT HOURS |
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a) CORE COURSES |
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SOC 551 |
Perspectives in Sociological Theory |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 553 |
Quantitative Research Methods |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 555 |
Sociology of Organisational Behaviour |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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b) ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose any two (2) |
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SOC 557 |
Deviance and Social Control |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 559 |
Sociology of Work and Industrial Organizations |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 561 |
Political Sociology |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 565 |
Sociology of Education |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 567 |
Gender and Sociology |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 571 |
Social Psychology |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 573 |
Sociology of the Media |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 575 |
Rural Sociology |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 577 |
Population Studies |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 579 |
Conflict and Peace Building |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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YEAR ONE: SEMESTER TWO |
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COURSE CODE |
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TEACHING HOURS |
TUTORIAL/ PRACTICAL HOURS |
CREDIT HOURS |
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a) CORE COURSES |
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SOC 552 |
Contemporary Sociological Theory |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 554 |
Qualitative Research Methods |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 556 |
Social Development |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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ELECTIVE COURSES (Choose any two) |
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SOC 558 |
Sociology of Religion |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 560 |
Sexuality and Family |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 562 |
Human Resource Management in Industrial Organizations |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 564 |
Gender and Development |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 566 |
Environmental Sociology |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 568 |
Sociology of Health |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 570 |
Social Policy Analysis |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 572 |
Urban Sociology |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 574 |
Sociology of Ageing |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 576 |
Social Anthropology |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 578 |
Sociology of Knowledge |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 580 |
Sociology of Law |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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SOC 582 |
Demographic Analysis |
4 |
1 |
4 |
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YEAR TWO: SEMESTERS ONE & TWO |
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SOC 690 |
Thesis |
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