Sociology — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 57
- Degree
- bachelor
The Sociology study plan at Qatar University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 57 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Core Curriculum Requirements 33 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB100 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| ARAB200 | Arabic Language II | 3 |
| ENGL110 | English I | 3 |
| ENGL111 | English II | 3 |
| DAWA111 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| ENGL250 | English for Communication I | 3 |
| ENGL251 | English for Communication II | 3 |
| UNIV100 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Sciences Package Course Elective | 3 | |
| Natural Science/Mathematics Package Course Elective | 3 | |
| Qatar and Gulf History Package Course Elective | 3 |
Major Requirements 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI120 | Introduction to Sociology | 3 |
| SOCI122 | Demography | 3 |
| SOCI201 | Sociology of Development | 3 |
| SOCI261 | Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCI302 | Social Change | 3 |
| SOCI360 | Sociological Theory | 3 |
| SOCI301 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOCI300 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| SOCI400 | Internship | 3 |
| SOCI469 | Research Project | 3 |
Major Electives 78 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| SOCI121 | Introduction to Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| SOCI202 | Contemporary Arab Society Elective | 3 |
| SOCI204 | Sociology of Culture Elective | 3 |
| SOCI205 | Sociology of Gulf Society Elective | 3 |
| SOCI306 | Digital Society Elective | 3 |
| SOCI307 | Sociology of Sport Elective | 3 |
| SOCI361 | Human Rights Elective | 3 |
| SOCI363 | Ethnicity Elective | 3 |
| SOCI402 | Political Sociology Elective | 3 |
| SOCI403 | Industrial Sociology Elective | 3 |
| SOCI467 | Globalization Elective | 3 |
| SOCI471 | Special Topics Elective | 3 |
| SOCI200 | Sustainable Development Elective | 3 |
| SOCI267 | Urban Sociology Elective | 3 |
| SOCI308 | Sociology of Education Elective | 3 |
| SOCI309 | Economic Sociology Elective | 3 |
| SOCI310 | Sociology of Risk Elective | 3 |
| SOCI404 | Social Problems Elective | 3 |
| SOCI405 | Environmental Sociology Elective | 3 |
| SOCI203 | Medical Sociology Elective | 3 |
| SOCI264 | Sociology of the Family Elective | 3 |
| SOCI303 | Social Anthropology Elective | 3 |
| SOCI304 | Sociology of Crime Elective | 3 |
| SOCI305 | Sociology of Gender Elective | 3 |
| SOCI401 | Sociology of Organizations Elective | 3 |
| SOCI464 | Social Policy and Planning Elective | 3 |
Minor & Free Electives 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Minor Course Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course Elective | 3 | |
| Minor Course Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective Elective | 3 | |
| Free Elective 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 Qatar University?
Sociology at Qatar University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 57 courses.
How many years is Sociology at Qatar University?
The study plan for Sociology spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Sociology award?
Sociology at Qatar 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.