Virtual University BS Sociology

The Bachelor of Science in Sociology program aims to equip students with the skills needed to comprehend the diverse cultural perspectives and aspects of society. This program prepares students to meet the evolving demands and challenges of the field of Sociology. Upon graduation, students will possess the necessary skills to navigate the complex social world.

Sociology is focused on social analysis, offering a comprehensive understanding of human societies and cultures through a sociological lens. It seeks to comprehend the evolutionary development and historical transformations of societies. With a contemporary emphasis on empirical research, the discipline of sociology places significant emphasis on research methods. The BS Degree Program aims to prepare students for advanced graduate study in Social Sciences and Social Science-based professions.

Program Objectives

The objective is to provide students with conceptual tools, scientific knowledge, and practical skills necessary to develop a comprehensive understanding of the social world.
The program strives to improve students’ capacity to interpret the complexities of diverse human behaviors and societies within a broader context.
The objective is to enable students to effectively apply sociological principles to comprehend and explain the complexities of social issues, as well as develop potential solutions.
The program aims to train students in the practical application of sociological approaches to redefine national goals and to create a sustainable and progressive Pakistan.

BS Sociology Admission Eligibility

Applicants must have completed 12 years of education, such as Intermediate or equivalent, with a minimum of 45% marks.

Candidates who have completed ‘A’ levels must provide an equivalence certificate from the Inter Board Committee of Chairman in Islamabad from the link (http://www.ibcc.edu.pk/)

Candidates with less than 45% marks can be admitted after completing the “Zero Semester“.

Course Exemption

Students who have already completed 14 years of education and those wishing to transfer their credit hours from other universities are eligible for course exemption.

Degree Duration

This program is a four-year full-time course, divided into eight semesters, each semester has at least 18 weeks for teaching and examinations.

Assessment of Study Progress

Students’ academic progress is assessed continuously during the semester through assignments, online quizzes, Graded Discussion Boards (GDBs), midterm exams, and final exams. The midterm and final exams, which make up 80-85% of a course, are managed at the locations of the virtual university’s designated exam centers all over Pakistan as well as overseas.

Study Scheme

Semester 1

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
CS101	Introduction to Computing	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
GSC101	General Science	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
ENG101	English Comprehension	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
MCM101	Introduction to Mass Communication	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC101	Introduction to Sociology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
ETH202	Ethics (for Non-Muslims)	Elective	2 (Theory:2), Practical:0)
ISL202	Islamic Studies	Elective	2 (Theory:2), Practical:0)
VU001	Introduction to e-Learning	Required	1 (Theory:1), Practical:0)

Semester 2

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
ECO401	Economics	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
ENG201	Business and Technical English Writing	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
MTH302	Business Mathematics & Statistics	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY101	Introduction to Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC401	Cultural Anthropology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PAK301	Pakistan Studies	Required	2 (Theory:2), Practical:0)

Semester 3

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
MCM301	Communication skills	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY510	Organizational Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC201	Social Statistics	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC301	Introduction to Social Work	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC302	Sociological Theories	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
URD101	Urdu	Required	3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)

Semester 4

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
PSC401	Communication skills	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY403	Social Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
PSY515	Cross Cultural Psychology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOCI619	Internship Report-Sociology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
STA630	Research Methods	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)

Semester 5

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
SOC402	Sociological Perspectives	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC403	Gender Studies	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC509	Quantitative Research Methodology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC602	Sociology of Education	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC603	Sociology of Development	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC604	Community Development	Required	3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)

Semester 6

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Credit Hours
SOC404	Pakistani Society and Culture	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC605	Population Dynamics	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC606	Rural Sociology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC607	Urban Sociology	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC608	Sociology of Health	Required	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC609	Qualitative Research Methods	Required	3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)

Semester 7

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Pre Requisite	Credit Hours
SOC499A	Final Year Project	Required	STA630	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC610	Electronic Media & Virtual Community	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC611	Criminology	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC612	Political Sociology	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC613	Social Change and Transformation	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)

Semester 8

Course Code	Subject Title	Type	Pre Requisite	Credit Hours
SOC499B	Final Year Project	Required	SOC499A	3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC614	Sociology of Religion	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC616	Sociology of Globalization	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC617	Social Entrepreneurship	Required		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC601	Social Policy and Governance	Elective		3 (Theory:3), Practical:0)
SOC615	Environmental Sociology	Elective		3 (Theory:3, Practical:0)

Project/Internship

Students pursuing a BS Sociology degree from Fall 2021 onwards must complete the internship or a project to be eligible for the degree.

Internship Report

Students must fulfill a 6 to 8-week internship requirement.

Final Year Project

As a part of the program’s requirements, students must complete a final-year project worth 6 credits during their seventh and eighth semesters. While the topic selection is up to the students, they are required to consult with their advisor. After completing the project, students must submit a detailed write-up and present their work during a viva voice examination.

Award of Degree

To be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Sociology degree, a student must complete at least 134 credit hours of coursework with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.0 out of 4.

Fee Structure

Degree Program	Admission Fee	Registration Fee	Security Fee	Admission Processing Fee	Semester Enrollment Fee	Per credit hour fee	Fee of Convocation	Fee payable at admission
BS	3,000	2,500	2,000	500	1,000	935	2,000	11,905

Semester Fee

Semester fee Approximately Rs. 17,000/-

Fee Structure for Overseas

Disclaimer

The courses are regularly reviewed to ensure they are up-to-date with those taught at top universities, taking into account the needs of local industry and the job market.
The University may alter its fee structure from time to time.