Bachelor of Arts in Sociology (BA Sociology)

Bachelor of Sociology is a four-year, eight semester program with a second major in Rural Development. The program is offered at Thames International College by the School of Social Sciences in association with Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University. Students are required to complete 120 credit hours of course work and practicum training. Students are also required to appear for TU course examinations separately which will lead to Bachelor of Arts degree from Tribhuvan University.

Education in sociology will open doors for a variety of career opportunities ranging from public administration to politics to the development sector. The sociology course offered at Thames will help students understand the wider world through interdisciplinary learning, such as courses in research, statistics, politics, as well as anthropology. Critical understanding of social problems, understanding of ethical questions in the contemporary world, and critical perspectives and skills to engage in the development of rural societies are the major points to draw from the BSO program at Thames. Thames also encourages students to work in teams and share ideas to lead innovation in the workplace.

Minimum Academic Requirements (10+2: HSEB/ CBSE/ ISC or equivalent Boards)

• Should have successfully completed 10th, 11th and 12th grade.
• Should have achieved minimum of D+ in all the courses or equivalent.
• Can be from any stream be it, Management, Hotel Management, Science, or Humanities.

Minimum Academic Requirements (A- Levels)

• Should have completed 3.5 credit (GP plus 3 courses).
• Should have been provided equivalence by Nepal Education Board.