Job after MA with Sociology

Can you tell me about the jobs one can apply for after completion of MA (Master in Arts) with Sociology?

[Kiran Chandar]

Those who are looking for a job opportunity after M.A in Sociology have ample of fields to get jobs. They can also find jobs in the field of criminology, health, family and child development like Child Development Project Officer, District Probation Officer, Liaison Officer, Rehabilitation Counselor etc.

Career in Teaching

M.A graduates in Sociology can pursue their career in teaching and for that one has to qualifying the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Level Eligibility Test (SLET). Those who qualify in NET or SET can join any college or University in India as Assistant Professor or Associate Professor.

Career in Administrative Services

Indian Civil Services like IAS, IPS and IFS are also good options for these graduates as their main subject is sociology. They need toqualify the Civil Service Aptitude Test (CSAT) held by Union Public Service Commission. They can also write the exams conducted by State Public Service Commission and get into various administrative posts like
Assistant Commissioner
Block Development Officer
Tehsil Welfare Officer
Sub-divisional Magistrate
District Public Relation Officer

Career in Health, Family and Child Development Services

M.A graduates in Sociology can also join Centre for Gerontological Studies and pursue their career as Gerontologists. One can also get into the post of Child Development Project Officer or District Programme Officer after qualifying the exam held by State Public Service Commission. They can also work in District Child Protection Society as Probation Officer. Other jobs available for these graduates in the field of Health, Family and Child Development Services are
Marriage Counselor
Liaison Officer
Family and Child Development Officer
Rehabilitation Counselor
Health Educator

Career in Criminology and Educational Institutions

After completing M.A in Sociology, one can get into the post of Probation and Prison Welfare Officer after clearing exam conducted by the concerned State Public Service Commission. They can also join as District Probation Officer or Parole Officer. Jobs available are
Admission Counselor
Placement Officer
Substance Abuse Counselor

I have completed MA Sociology course. Will you please provide the information regarding the Career Options after MA Sociology course ?

[Quick Sam]

After the completion of MA Sociology course applicants can get following job options.

Social Worker
Census worker
Family Counsellor
Marriage Counsellor
Rehabilitation Counsellor
Research Assistant
Sociologist
Counsellor
Human Services Assistant
Social Critic
Labour Leader

Employment Areas
Corporate Research Firms
Communications Industry
Humanitarian Organisations like United Nations Organisation (UNO)
Communications Industry
Journalism
Labour Unions
Newspapers
Prisons
Civil Services
Politics
Education Sector
Corporations
Foreign Aid Programs
Criminal Justice Field
Human Services
Counselling
Hospitals
Public Relations
Radio Stations
Social Work
Television Studios
Research Organisations
Trade Associations
Youth Services

Remuneration: -

Applicants employed under government sector earn in a range of Rs. 8,000 to Rs.10,000 per month.

Salary of a qualified professional depends upon their qualification, job profile and experience.

Applicants who are working for NGOs also have similar pay structures.