MSS in Sociology and Social Policy (MSSP)
Name of the Program Offering Entity: Department of Sociology and Social Policy
Admission Requirements:
- a) Students seeking admission to MSS in Sociology and Social Policy Program (MSSP) must have completed their undergraduate degree in any discipline from UGC approved universities. Students with a BSS in Sociology/Social Sciences or equivalent degrees will be given preference for admission to the program. Students with 3-year BA degrees with a CGPA of 3 are also eligible for admission in the program. Minimum GPA of 2.50 in both SSC and HSC Examinations. Or a minimum CGPA of 2.5 on a 4.0-point scale or equivalent standing in an Honors degree from any recognized institution or
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- b) Candidates must have passed Edexcel / Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Levels in at least five subjects and ‘A’ Levels in at least two subjects. Only the best five subjects in ‘O’ Levels and best two subjects in ‘A’ Levels will be considered. O Levels in Five subjects with a minimum Average Grade Point of 2.5 and A-Levels in two subjects with a minimum Average Grade Point of 2.0. Only one 'E' Grade is acceptable in combined O & A-Levels. (Scale of A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 and E=1) or
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- c) International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IB-DP) in 6 subjects
- d) Applicants with at least one year’s experience in a public, private, or NGO and development sector program/project shall get priority in admission & the final selection of candidates for admission to the MSSP Programs will be based on the admission assessment scores. No age limit for the admission.
- Program Structure/Duration: 1 Year (3 Semesters)
The Master’s in Sociology and Social Policy (MSSP) program is a 1-year program offered by the Department of Sociology. The 3 semesters of the course will offer a combination of compulsory/core and elective interdisciplinary courses.
- Degree Requirement: As per UGC, East West University, and Sociology Department policy.
- Course Planning: Total = 40 Credits (1-year plan). Each course will be equivalent to 4 credits.
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Compulsory Course |
4 Courses |
16 Credit |
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Elective Course |
4 Courses |
16 Credit |
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Capstone/Practical Component
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a) (Equivalent to 2 Elective Courses) |
8 Credit |
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b) Internship is Equivalent to 1 Elective Course (4 Credits), and they must complete another elective course (4 Credits) |
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Thesis Group: 8 Courses (4*8=32 Credits) + Thesis (8 Credits) = 40 Credits Non-Thesis: 9 Courses (4*9=36 Credits) + Internship (4 Credits) = 40Credits |
Total= 40 |
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Financial Information
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Components |
Per Credit |
Total Amount |
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Admission Fee |
20,000 |
20,000 |
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Tuition Fee (Per Credit) |
4,500 |
1,80,000 |
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Lab Fee per semester |
500 |
1,500 |
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Activity Fee per semester |
500 |
1,500 |
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Library Fee per semester |
500 |
1,500 |
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Total |
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BDT 2,04,500 |
The total tuition fee is approximately BDT 2,04,500.

