The basic purpose of introducing Bachelor of Science in Sociology program is to prepare students in the field of Sociology as per progressive requirements and challenges. The students graduating from this discipline will be able to acquire the necessary skills for understanding the multi-cultural views and aspects of the social world. The discipline of sociology is mainly concerned about social analysis. In a way, it provides an opportunity to deeply understand and analyze human societies and cultures under the umbrella of sociological perspectives. It also attempts to understand the evolutionary process of societies along with historical transformations. Discipline of Sociology has also paid premium attention to methods of research as contemporary sociology is more empirical and research oriented rather than theoretical. The BS Degree Program is explicitly aimed at preparing the students for advanced graduate study in Social Sciences and Social Science-based professions.

BS Sociology program aims to:

1. Equip the students with conceptual tools, scientific knowledge and practical skills to gain a deeper understanding of social world in general.

2. Enhance the ability of the students to interpret the dynamics of varying human behavior and society in a wider context.

3. Articulate how sociological principles can be used to explain and understand the dynamics of social issues and their consequent possible solutions.

4. Train the students practically and make them capable of applying sociological approaches to redefine the national goals for a sustainable and progressive Pakistan.

Intermediate (12 years of education)/ A- Level or equivalent qualification with at-least 45% marks

Note

• Candidates having ‘A’ level or Deeni Asnad or foreign qualification are required to provide equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC, Islamabad as applicable.

• Candidates having less than 45% marks in Intermediate or equivalent qualification will be eligible for admission after the successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

BS Entry Route:

Applicants having B.A./B.Sc./Associate Degree (14 years of education) from an HEC recognized university / institute with at-least 45% marks or CGPA 2.00 out 4.0 are eligible for course exemption (as determined by the Equivalence Committee of VU). However, applicants shall meet admission entry requirements based on their 12 years of education as stated above.

The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, on-line quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDB), mid-term and final-term exams. The mid and final term exams are conducted at VU’s designated exam centers and usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

To become eligible for the award of BS Sociology degree, the student is required to complete prescribed course work of 134 credit hours with a minimum CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) of 2.0 out of 4.

Both the Internship and Final Year Project are Compulsory.

Internship Report

The students are required to complete an Internship of 6 to 8 weeks.

Final Year Project 

Students are required to complete a Final Year Project of 6 credit hours in the last two semesters of the program (i.e., in VII & VIII semester). The choice of the Final Year Project is at the student’s discretion. However, consultation with the student advisor is compulsory. The students have to submit a detailed write-up of the Final Year Project followed by the viva voice.
Note: If a student fails to qualify/pass the Final Year Project, the “F” grade will be awarded to the student in the Final Year Project.