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Faculty of Social Studies & Humanities

Department of Social Studies
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Overview of Department

Sociology Unit

Mission

The mission of this Unit is to promote analytical skills and knowledge in the study of human behaviour, social institutions, social problems and social change

It provides opportunities to students to acquire knowledge, skills and competence in:

different methodologies for the study of society
an interdisciplinary approach
methods of social enquiry
latest developments regarding social issues

Staff

There are 4 full-time academic members in the Sociology Unit:

Assoc. Prof. Sheila Bunwaree
Mr Ibrahim Koodoruth
Ms Ramollah Ramtohul
Ms Vimla Luchmun

Prospects

Students prospects cover a wide range of professional activities amongst as follows:

teaching
social research
media, journalism
social analysis
social work
research for postgraduate studies (e.g. business management, social research, human resource management, etc.)