BA Sociology Jobs

Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology is an undergraduate degree course of 3-years long. The program mainly focuses on sociological theories, social cultures, interactions, and stratifications. In addition, students interested in working with social issues and community serving work can opt for a sociology course. In both government and private sectors, the job opportunities available for candidates are:

• Social workers
• Administrators
• Teachers
• Researchers

The job scope and demand for BA sociology in India and abroad are wide and high. BA sociology salary for freshers can be up to INR 2 to 3 LPA. The salary range also depends on the graduate's skills, knowledge, dedication, education, critical abilities, grades, and experience. After sociology, a graduate has a diverse and wide range of courses and placements in India and abroad.

Highlights of BA in Sociology Course

Course	Highlights
Duration	3 years
Age limit	No age limit
Eligibility Criteria	12th
Minimum Percentage	45%
Average course fees	Rs. 5,000 - 1 LPA
Job areas	Primary school teacher, high school teacher, Operations manager, Regional sales manager, Graphic designer, Executive Assistant, Management consultant, Customer care executive, etc.
BA Sociology Average Salary	INR 2-4 LPA

Career Prospects and Scope for BA in Sociology Graduate

BA Sociology course graduates have an excellent career scope and opportunities in several reputed organizations of both the public and private sectors. In India, the BA sociology job scope is high. Students can apply for jobs in government organizations, NGOs, private welfare companies, etc. Some of the high-demand jobs for BA sociology freshers are:

• Fieldworker volunteer
• Social worker
• Program Coordinator
• Teacher

Recruitment Areas for BA in Sociology Graduate

BA Sociology candidate has a large job scope and opportunities in the private and public sectors. The demand for graduates is present in every recruitment area, such as NGOs, Human resource management, Education, Rehab centres, Welfare offices, Old age homes, clinics, community health care centres, private firms, and others. Decent salary packages are available for graduates.

• Hospitals
• Clinics
• Counselling centers
• Mental hospitals
• Nursing homes
• Prisons
• Journalism

BA in Sociology Salary Packages

BA sociology job salary depends on various factors in India, such as specialization area, job description, skill set, placement opportunities, experience, location, specialization area, etc. However, a student can expect a salary package of around INR 2-5 LPA after completing a course. It is because the scope of BA sociology in placement and education is excellent. Below mentioned is the list of job opportunities in India, along with the average annual salary range:

Job Position	Average Annual Salary
Social worker	INR 3.6 LPA
Teaching Assistant	INR 2.4 LPA
NGO Project Officer	INR 4.8 LPA
Rural Development Officer	INR 3.6 LPA
Training Officer	INR 4.2 LPA

Government jobs after BA in Sociology

In the government sector,  job opportunities are available in various industries for graduates. The salary package varies as per experience and designation. The average salary range for candidates in the government sector in India is between INR 3-6 LPA. BA Sociology government jobs offering organizations are listed below:

• Christian Medical College Vellore
• District Rural Development Agency, North Garo Hills
• State Bank of India

Job Designation	Average Annual Salary
Assistant social worker	INR 2 LPA
Planning and training manager	INR 3 LPA
Probationary officer	INR 7 LPA

BA in Sociology Private Jobs

Many job opportunities are available for candidates in the private sector. The salary range in the private sector is INR 3-5 LPA. In addition, a student can apply to numerous organisations in the private sector.

• Smile foundation
• Times of India Group
• Deva Foundation

Job Role	Average Annual Salary
Social worker	INR 3 LPA
Journalist	INR 5 LPA
Welfare Officer	INR 4 LPA

Abroad job opportunities for BA in Sociology Graduates

The job opportunities and higher study options abroad are high for a BA sociology student. A graduate can either go for a placement opportunity or opt for higher studies options available abroad. After completing, a student can apply in various job fields abroad and receive a decent salary package.

• Counsellor
• Human Resource
• Media Planner
• Market Analyst
• Data Analyst
• Lecturer/Professor
• Social worker
• Executive officer
• Journalist
• NGO officer

Top Companies that Hire BA in Sociology Graduates Abroad

Below mentioned are the organizations that offer job opportunities to graduates are:

• World Health Organization (WHO)
• Accenture
• Momentive
• World Bank
• Walmart
• The New York Times
• HelpAge International
• United Nations (UN)

After BA Sociology Graduation, what next?

After completing a bachelor's degree in sociology, the job and higher education scope are great in India and abroad. The jobs are available in both public and private sector companies. In addition, a student can opt for a higher studies option after completing a course.

• Master of Arts in Extensive Education and Social Work
• Doctor of Philosophy in Women's Studies
• Master of Philosophy in Social Work

Job Areas With Description After BA in Sociology Course

Graduates have access to many professional areas and possibilities. They can build their career by enhancing their skills and knowledge. After the course, a student can get a job or go for higher studies. Some of the job profiles with descriptions after the BA sociology course are mentioned below:

• Social worker - The social worker's role is to resolve social concerns and issues. Social work uplifts several facets of society.
• School Teacher - Teaching is a good option after a BA sociology course. A teacher has to lecture students in schools or colleges about sociology.
• Advertising executive - These executives deal with the organisations' Public relations and advertising work.
• HR Executive - Human resource is the well-equipped area of every organization. They have to study and maintain human behaviour in the company.
• Journalist - The journalist's role is behaviour analysis of society in several cultural contexts.
• Sales Executive - They play an important role in the sales department by developing and handling the different sales perspectives.
• Data analyst - The role of the data analyst is data collection that needs to be analyzed through various research or public relations.
• Geo-political risk analyst - The analyst collects all the important information about geo-political events through multiple resources.

Skill Set Required for BA in Sociology Graduates

BA Sociology graduates must develop skills and knowledge to become the best professionals in any organization. The skills that graduates need to enhance are:

• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Strong work ethics
• Management skills
• Goal-oriented
• Inquisitive
• Good communication skills
• Policy management
• Decision-making skills
• Empathy

BA Sociology Syllabus

BA in sociology is a 3-year course that is 6 semesters long. The syllabus consists of different subjects and topics in the course. BA sociology course mainly deals with science and humanities subjects. In the 6 semesters, theory, practicals, projects, assignments, etc., are included. In addition, core (mandatory) and elective (optional) subjects are available in the Sociology course. Some of the core subjects of the course are mentioned below:

• Introduction to sociology
• Indian sociology
• Sociology of religion
• Economic sociology
• Political sociology
• Sociology of Kinship

Elective subjects of the BA sociology course are:

• Sociology of development
• Sociology of education
• Economic sociology
• Sociology of Indian Society
• Social anthropology
• Women studies

Semester 1	Semester 2	Semester 3
Basic Concepts in sociology	Society, culture, and social change	Methods in social research
Social institutions	Societies	Social research
Social group and processes	Culture	Research and method
Social stratification	Process of social change	Techniques of Data Collection
Semester 4	Semester 5	Semester 6
Indian society is optional	Foundations of social thought	Population studies are optional I
Evolution of Indian Society	Positivism	Population theories
Indian social institutions	Functionalism	Population Composition in India
Processes of social change in India	Conflict	Population planning and control