Undergraduate
B.Sc. Sociology
Explore people, communities and social change through sociological theory and research.
At a glance
- Qualification
- B.Sc. Sociology
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Study mode
- Fully online
- Faculty
- Faculty of Social Sciences
About this program
Why do societies, families and institutions work the way they do? This degree explores social theory, research methods, social change, criminology, demography and development, so you can understand communities and work with them more effectively. Delivered fully online (ODL) through the LMS, so you study around your job and finish with a standard University of Abuja B.Sc.
Who it’s for: teachers, social and community workers, NGO and health staff, security and justice professionals, researchers, and anyone curious about how society really works.
Entry requirements
B.Sc. Sociology: A minimum of five credit passes including English Language, Mathematics, Government/Civic Education and any two from Economics, History, Geography and Other Arts/Social Science subjects obtained at not more than two (2) sittings in the relevant subjects from any recognized examination bodies such as SSCE/WASC, GCE ‘O’ Level, NECO, NABTEB or TC II.
What you’ll study
Explore the courses by level and semester, including credit units and course status where supplied.
100 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GST101A | Use of English I | 2 |
| GST103 | Nigerian People and Culture | 2 |
| GST111 | Communication in English I | 2 |
| HIS101 | Foundation of Nigerian History I | 3 |
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology I | 3 |
| SOC103 | African People and Society | 3 |
| SOC105 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| SOC107 | Introduction to Anthropology | 3 |
| UA-SOC109 | Drug Use and Abuse in Federal Capital Territory (FCT) | 2 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GST101B | Use of English II | 1 |
| GST102 | Philosophy and Logic | 2 |
| GST112 | Nigerian Peoples and Culture | 2 |
| GST122 | Use of Library | 1 |
| HIS102 | Nigeria History From 1900 to Present | 3 |
| SMS100 | Student Mentoring Scheme I | 0 |
| SOC102 | Introduction to Sociology II | 3 |
| SOC104 | Nigerian Heritage | 3 |
| SOC106 | Introduction to Social Anthropology | 3 |
| UA-GNS122 | Communication in English II | 2 |
| UA-SOC112 | Sociology of Scarcity and Human Behaviour | 2 |
200 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSC200 | Introduction to Computer Science | 2 |
| ENT211 | Entrepreneurship and Innovation | 2 |
| GST222 | Peace and Conflict Resolution | 2 |
| SOC201 | History of Social Thought | 3 |
| SOC203 | Social Change | 3 |
| SOC205 | Social Psychology | 3 |
| SOC207 | Sociology of the Family | 3 |
| SOC209 | Introduction to Medical Sociology | 3 |
| SOC211 | Introduction to Population Studies | 3 |
| UA-GNS201 | Information Literacy and Library Use | 2 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GST104 | Science and Society | 2 |
| GST212 | Introduction to Phonetics and Phonology | 2 |
| SOC202 | Elements of Scientific Thought | 3 |
| SOC204 | Rural Sociology | 3 |
| SOC206 | Introduction to Social Services | 3 |
| SOC208 | Sociology of Mass Communication | 3 |
| SOC210 | Sociology of Education | 3 |
| SOC212 | Sociology of Knowledge and Technology | 3 |
| THA105 | Basic Communication Theory | 3 |
| UA-CES222 | Practical Enterprise Creation | 2 |
| UA-GNS104 | Science and Society | 2 |
300 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| CSC300 | Computer Application | 3 |
| GST301A | Entrepreneurial Studies I | 2 |
| SOC213 | Introduction to Sociology of Ageing | 3 |
| SOC303 | Social Statistics | 3 |
| SOC305 | Political Sociology | 3 |
| SOC307 | Women and Gender Studies | 3 |
| SOC309 | Urban Sociology | 3 |
| SOC311 | Sociology of Law | 3 |
| SOC313 | Social Problem | 3 |
| SOC315 | Sociology of Non-Violent Behaviour | 3 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| GST301B | Entrepreneurial Studies II | 2 |
| SOC214 | Youth and Development | 3 |
| SOC304 | Sociology of Deviant Behaviour, Crime and Juvenile Delinquency | 3 |
| SOC306 | Introduction to Organizational Studies | 3 |
| SOC308 | Health and Safety at Work Place | 3 |
| SOC310 | Introduction to Social Work | 3 |
| SOC312 | Social Stratification and Mobility | 3 |
| SOC314 | Sociology of Religion | 3 |
| SOC316 | Race and Ethnicity | 3 |
400 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOC301 | Social Research Method I | 3 |
| SOC403 | Regional Ethnography | 3 |
| SOC405 | Urbanization and Labour Movement | 3 |
| SOC407 | Sociology of Development | 3 |
| SOC409 | Criminology | 3 |
| SOC413 | Aging and Health | 3 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOC302 | Research Method II | 3 |
| SOC404 | Sociology of the Third World | 3 |
| SOC408 | Industrial Sociology | 3 |
| SOC410 | Public Bureaucracy | 3 |
| SOC414 | Sociology of Terrorism | 3 |
500 level
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOC401 | Contemporary Sociological Theories | 3 |
| SOC411 | Rural Development in Nigeria | 3 |
| SOC415 | Military Sociology | 3 |
| Course code | Course title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SOC402 | Demography | 3 |
| SOC406 | Research Project | 6 |
| SOC412 | Sociology of Medicine | 3 |
Tuition & payment options
Review the schedule for your student category, including acceptance charges and instalment options.
Undergraduate (Domestic)
| Charge | Amount (NGN) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | ₦125,000.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | ₦60,000.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | ₦20,000.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | ₦30,000.00 | New students only |
| New-student session total | ₦235,000.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: ₦235,000.00
- First instalment (50%)₦117,500.00
- Second instalment (40%)₦94,000.00
- Third instalment (10%)₦23,500.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
Undergraduate (International)
| Charge | Amount (USD) | When payable |
|---|---|---|
| Core tuition | US$750.00 | Each session |
| Administrative fees | US$50.00 | Each session |
| Technology & resource fee | US$20.00 | Each session |
| Acceptance fee | US$20.00 | New students only |
| New-student session total | US$840.00 | Excludes completion charges |
Pay in full or in three instalments
Full payment: US$840.00
- First instalment (50%)US$420.00
- Second instalment (40%)US$336.00
- Third instalment (10%)US$84.00
Acceptance is payable by new students only. Instalments cover the session charges and acceptance where applicable; any completion charge is separate. Confirm payment deadlines with the Centre.
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