Program Overview
The BS Sociology program equips students with the theoretical frameworks and practical skills necessary to understand social structures, cultural patterns, and human interactions. It fosters analytical and critical thinking abilities, enabling graduates to interpret societal dynamics and contribute to social development.
About Program
Students in this program study key areas including social theory, research methods, gender studies, community development, and social institutions. Under the guidance of qualified faculty, they engage in projects, fieldwork, and discussions that provide practical exposure to contemporary social issues and solutions.
The BSS program at Riphah International University, Faisalabad, prepares graduates for careers in research, social services, education, and policy-making. It emphasizes ethical responsibility, critical reasoning, and applied sociological approaches, enabling students to contribute toward building a sustainable and progressive society.
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Programme Structure & Course Plan:
Year 1 (Sem I–II)
| SEMESTER - 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HU-101 | Functional English | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-101 | Mathematics | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-102 | Introduction To Philosophy | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-103 | Social Psychology | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-104 | Introduction To Sociology | 3(3-0) |
| UR-110 | Islamic Studies (Islamic Ethical Principles and Contemporary Issues) | 3(3-0) |
| SEMESTER - 2 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HU-103 | Communication Skills | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-105 | Social Statistics | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-106 | Economics | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-107 | Human Rights | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-108 | Social Thought | 3(3-0) |
Year 2 (Sem III–IV)
| SEMESTER - 3 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| HU-401 | Technical Writing And Presentation Skills | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-201 | Introduction To Computer | 3(2-1) |
| SOC-202 | Media Studies | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-203 | Social Problem Of Pakistan | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-204 | Classical Sociological Theories | 3(3-0) |
| UR-330 | Introduction to Basic Teachings of Qur’an | 2(2-0) |
| SEMESTER - 4 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SOC-205 | Organization Behavior And Human Resource Development | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-206 | Contemporary Sociological Theories | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-207 | Pakistani Society & Culture | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-208 | Gender Studies | 3(3-0) |
| UR-220 | Pakistan Studies | 3(3-0) |
Year 3 (Sem V–VI)
| SEMESTER - 5 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SOC-301 | Criminology | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-302 | Research Methodology | 3(2-1) |
| SOC-303 | Sociology of Development | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-304 | Project Planning & Management | 3(2-1) |
| SOC-305 | Community Development | 3(3-0) |
| UR-324 | Introduction To Hadith & Seerah | 2(2-0) |
| SEMESTER - 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SOC-306 | Qualitative and Quantitative Approach in Social Science | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-307 | Anthropology | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-308 | Population Studies | 3(2-1) |
| SOC-309 | Rural Sociology | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-401 | Urban Sociology | 3(3-0) |
Year 4 (Sem VII–VIII)
| SEMESTER - 7 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SOC-403 | Sociology of Health & Medicine | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-404 | Comparative Social Institutions | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-405 | Sociology of Education | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-406 | Social Impact Assessment | 3(3-0) |
| UR-450 | Professional Ethics | 2(2-0) |
| SOC-408 | Writing and Research Report | 3(0-3) |
| SEMESTER - 8 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Code | Course Title | Credit |
| SOC-409 | Social Change & Transformation | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-410 | Sociology of Religion | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-411 | Sociology of Globalization | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-412 | Islamic Sociology | 3(3-0) |
| SOC-414 | Writing and Research Report | 3(3-0) |
| UR-460 | Family Life in 21st Century: Challenges and Prospects | 2(2-0) |
Eligibility Criteria
For Pakistani Nationals
- Minimum 45% aggregate marks in Intermediate (HSSC) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Related Programs
RIU – Faisalabad Campus
Contact:
- +92 41 111 111 002
- +92 337 7526363
- contact@riphahfsd.edu.pk