Sociology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 128
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 43
- Degree
- bachelor
The Sociology study plan at University of Bahrain is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 128 credit hours across 43 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Semester 1 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB110 | Arabic Language Skills | 3 |
| ENGL115 | English for Humanities I | 3 |
| ITBIS105 | Elementary Computing | 3 |
| SOCIO161 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCIO181 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB210 | Language Syntaxes | 3 |
| ENGL116 | English for Humanities II | 3 |
| HIST122 | Modern History of Bahrain and Citizenship | 3 |
| ISLM101 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| SOCIO221 | Foundations of Social Thought | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 3 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HRLC107 | Human Rights | 2 |
| ECON131 | Introduction to Economics | 3 |
| SOCIO191 | Citizenship, Identity, and Globalization | 3 |
| SOCIO223 | Introduction to Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 1 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 1 Elective | 3 |
Year 2 - Semester 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ENGL222 | English for Humanities III | 3 |
| SOCIO324 | Sociology of Development | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 2 Elective | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 3 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 2 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 3 Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 5 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| STAT105 | Elementary Statistics | 3 |
| SOCIO226 | Sociology of the Arabian Gulf | 3 |
| SOCIO321 | Institutions and Establishments in Modern Society | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 4 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 4 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 5 Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Semester 6 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIO225 | Statistical Application in Sociology | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 5 Elective | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 6 Elective | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 7 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 6 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 7 Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 7 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIO420 | Methods of Social Research | 3 |
| SOCIO424 | Contemporary Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 8 Elective | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 9 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 8 Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Semester 8 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIO | Major Elective 10 Elective | 3 |
| SOCIO | Major Elective 11 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 9 Elective | 3 |
| MINOR | Minor Course 10 Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Sociology
How many credit hours is Sociology at University of Bahrain?
Sociology at University of Bahrain requires completing 128 credit hours to graduate, spread across 43 courses.
How many years is Sociology at University of Bahrain?
The study plan for Sociology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Sociology award?
Sociology at University of Bahrain awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 128 credit hours.
Is Sociology offered at other universities?
Yes, Sociology is offered at at least 7 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.