Introduction
The Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.) is a postgraduate degree. M.Phil. is also known as an advanced Master’s degree in which progressive research methods and subject theory are taught. Students are accordingly presented with the M.Phil. Degree after completing one year of course work and an original research thesis/dissertation.
The vision of the program is to develop understanding of sociological behaviors among the students and to train them to apply sociological knowledge that will make the individuals to analyze the various perspectives of human group life and relationships. It provides the opportunity to the learners of enhancing their skills of research and analytical techniques.
Duration of the Program:
M.Phil. Sociology is two years program that is divided into one year of course work and one year for original research (thesis/dissertation).
Degree Requirement:
As per HEC rule, for the completion of M. Phil degree minimum 30 credit hours are required: 24 credit hours for course work and 6 credit hours for research.
Medium of Instruction and Examination:
Medium of instruction for M. Phil Sociology will be English.
Assessment and Evaluation:
Assessment criteria will be followed by the rules and regulations of University of Jhang.
Program Outcomes:
After completing the degree, the students will be able to:
- Demonstrate competent knowledge of core sociological theories and schools of thought.
- Identify the causes and consequences of human behaviour
- Apply the sociological imagination and sociological concepts and principles to his/her own life.
- Understand of how theories reflect the historical and social contexts of the times and cultures in which they were developed.
- Explain how the self develops sociologically and compare this to psychological, economic and other application.
- Expand the indigenous knowledge and gain awareness of the internal diversity of Pakistani society.
Program Objectives
The following are the objectives of the program:
- To provide a lens through which learners could analyze individual experiences that shaped by the social and historical context we live in.
- To develop an understanding of research methodology to the students that they can apply to the investigation of any social phenomena.
- To develop the ability in students to select, justify and execute research methods appropriate to central research questions.
Eligibility Criteria
- All those candidates are eligible to apply for MPhil Sociology degree, both in morning and afternoon, in the department of Sociology, University of Jhang who have completed their 16 years of education (MA/MSc/BS) in Sociology, Rural Sociology, Anthropology, Criminology, Social Work, Gender Studies, Political science, IR, Psychology, Public Health, History, Development Studies and Demography/Population Studies with minimum CGPA of 2.50 out of 4.0 in semester system or 50% marks in M.A./M.Sc. in Annual System is required for admission.
- Qualifying departmental and further weightage of admission process will be decided by regulations of HEC/University of Jhang.
| Semester 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SOC-701 | Sociological Theory | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-702 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 (2+1) |
| SOC-704 | Seminar on Special Issues | 1 (0+1) |
| SOC-706 | Gender and Development | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-707 | Sociology of Change | 3 (3+0) |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 2 | ||
| SOC-703 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 (2+1) |
| SOC-705 | Seminar (Research) | 1 (0+1) |
| SOC-708 | Criminology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-709 | Sociology of Health and Medicine | 3 (3+0) |
| Social Statistics | 3 (3+0) | |
| Total Credit Hours | 13 | |
| Semester 3 & 4 | ||
| SOC-730 | Thesis | 6 (0+6) |
| Total Credit Hours | 06 | |
| Core Courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| SOC-701 | Sociological Theory | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-702 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 (2+1) |
| SOC-703 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 (2+1) |
| Mandatory Courses | ||
| SOC-704 | Seminar on Special Issues | 1 (0+1) |
| SOC-705 | Seminar (Research) | 1 (0+1) |
| SOC-730 | Thesis | 6 (0+6) |
| Social Statistics | 3 (3+0) | |
| Optional Courses | ||
| Courses could be selected depending on the availability of the instructor (considering the expertise and skill for the proposed course) and market demand and trends. | ||
| SOC-706 | Gender and Development | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-707 | Sociology of Social Change | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-708 | Criminology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-709 | Sociology of Health & Medicine | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-710 | Population Dynamics | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-711 | Social Anthropology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-712 | Sociology of Globalization | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-713 | Sociology of Technology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-714 | Urban sociology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-715 | Rural Sociology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-716 | Sociology of Peace and Conflict Studies | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-717 | Sociology of Education | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-718 | Social Policy | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-719 | Environmental Sociology | 3 (3+0) |
| SOC-720 | Sociology of Religion | 3 (3+0) |