Sociology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 39
- Degree
- bachelor
The Sociology study plan at Sultan Qaboos University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 1 11 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB1060 | Arabic Language | 2 |
| SOCY1005 | Oman: State & People | 2 |
| HIST1010 | Oman & Islamic Civilization | 2 |
| PHIL1100 | Scientific Thinking and Problem Solving | 3 |
| SOCY-UE1 | University Elective Elective | 2 |
Semester 2 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB2031 | Arabic Language Skills I | 3 |
| SOCY1100 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| GEOG1000 | Introduction to Geography | 3 |
| SOWK1110 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOCY-UE2 | University Elective Elective | 2 |
Semester 3 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP2010 | Computer Skills | 2 |
| ARAB2032 | Arabic Language Skills II | 3 |
| SOCY1210 | History of Sociological Thought | 3 |
| SOCY1220 | Sociology of Population | 3 |
| SOCY2110 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
Semester 4 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCY2210 | Economic Sociology | 3 |
| SOCY2220 | Theories of Sociology | 3 |
| SOCY2230 | Sociology of Development | 3 |
| SOCY-UE3 | University Elective Elective | 2 |
| SOCY-CE1 | College Elective Elective | 3 |
Semester 5 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCY3110 | Applied Sociology | 3 |
| SOCY3120 | Sociology of Organisation | 3 |
| PSYC2301 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOCY-ME1 | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| SOCY-MN1 | Minor Course Elective | 3 |
Semester 6 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCY2130 | Rural and Urban Sociology | 3 |
| SOCY3210 | Sociology of Change | 3 |
| SOCY3220 | Social Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCY3230 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCY-MN2 | Minor Course Elective | 3 |
Semester 7 14 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCY2120 | Social Problems | 3 |
| SOCY4110 | Design and Implementation of Social Research (1) | 3 |
| SOCY4120 | Fieldwork Training in Sociology | 2 |
| SOCY-ME2 | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| SOCY-MN3 | Minor Course Elective | 3 |
Semester 8 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCY4210 | Sociological Texts in English | 3 |
| SOCI4211 | Design and Implementation of Social Research (2) | 3 |
| SOCY-ME3 | Major Elective Elective | 3 |
| SOCY-MN4 | Minor Course 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 Sultan Qaboos University?
Sociology at Sultan Qaboos University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.
How many years is Sociology at Sultan Qaboos University?
The study plan for Sociology spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Sociology award?
Sociology at Sultan Qaboos University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 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.