School of Management & Social Sciences

Sociology

B.Sc. · 155 units · Social Sciences

To produce digitally-fluent Sociology graduates who combine CCMAS-rigorous foundations with the practical, ethical and entrepreneurial capability Nigeria’s social sciences sector needs — delivered fully online with human facilitators at a 1:50 ratio.

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At a glance

Degree: B.Sc.
Total units: 155
Flagship course: SOC 301
Human tutor ratio: 1:50

Programme aims

What a Sociology degree builds in you.

Ground graduates in the core theory and methods of Sociology, mapped to the CCMAS benchmark.

Layer an IUniversity digital-first / innovation stream onto the discipline core.

Instil professional, ethical and entrepreneurial competence for employment, self-employment or postgraduate study.

Deliver an inclusive, quality-assured ODL model with human staff supported — never replaced — by an AI tutor.

Curriculum

Eight semesters, one B.Sc.

Every credit unit in the Sociology programme, grouped by level and semester — Core, GST, Institutional and Elective courses as approved by Senate.

Courses

Across the programme

Total units

15–24 per semester

Semesters

4 years, full-time ODL

100L — First Semester · Harmattan

19 units this semester

SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology I
3u
Core
SOC 103
Introduction to Social Anthropology
3u
Core
GST 111
Communication in English
2u
GST
PSC 101
Elements of Political Science
2u
Core
ECO 101
Principles of Economics I
2u
Elective
SOC 105
Digital Foundations for Social Science
3u
Institutional
GEO 101
Elements of Geography
2u
Elective
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
2u
Elective

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology I	3	Core	—
SOC 103	Introduction to Social Anthropology	3	Core	—
GST 111	Communication in English	2	GST	—
PSC 101	Elements of Political Science	2	Core	—
ECO 101	Principles of Economics I	2	Elective	—
SOC 105	Digital Foundations for Social Science	3	Institutional	—
GEO 101	Elements of Geography	2	Elective	—
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	2	Elective	—
Semester subtotal		19

Running total through 100L S1: 19 / 155 units

100L — Second Semester · Rain

15 units this semester

SOC 102
Introduction to Sociology II
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 101
SOC 104
History of Sociological Thought
2u
CorePrereq: SOC 101
GST 112
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
2u
GST
PSC 102
Elements of Government
2u
Core
SOC 108
Introduction to Nigerian Society and Culture
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 101
SOC 112
Data Literacy and Digital Tools for Social Research
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 105

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 102	Introduction to Sociology II	3	Core	SOC 101
SOC 104	History of Sociological Thought	2	Core	SOC 101
GST 112	Nigerian Peoples and Culture	2	GST	—
PSC 102	Elements of Government	2	Core	—
SOC 108	Introduction to Nigerian Society and Culture	3	Core	SOC 101
SOC 112	Data Literacy and Digital Tools for Social Research	3	Institutional	SOC 105
Semester subtotal		15

Running total through 100L S2: 34 / 155 units

200L — First Semester · Harmattan

19 units this semester

SOC 201
Classical Sociological Theory
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 102
SOC 203
Social Statistics I
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 102
SOC 205
Research Methods in Sociology I
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 102
ENT 211
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2u
GST
SOC 211
Social Institutions and Social Organisation
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 102
SOC 213
Digital Society and Networked Publics
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 105, SOC 112
PSY 201
Introduction to Social Psychology (Ancillary)
2u
ElectivePrereq: PSY 101

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 201	Classical Sociological Theory	3	Core	SOC 102
SOC 203	Social Statistics I	3	Core	SOC 102
SOC 205	Research Methods in Sociology I	3	Core	SOC 102
ENT 211	Entrepreneurship and Innovation	2	GST	—
SOC 211	Social Institutions and Social Organisation	3	Core	SOC 102
SOC 213	Digital Society and Networked Publics	3	Institutional	SOC 105, SOC 112
PSY 201	Introduction to Social Psychology (Ancillary)	2	Elective	PSY 101
Semester subtotal		19

Running total through 200L S1: 53 / 155 units

200L — Second Semester · Rain

18 units this semester

SOC 202
Contemporary Sociological Theory
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 201
SOC 204
Social Statistics II
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 203
SOC 206
Research Methods in Sociology II
2u
CorePrereq: SOC 205
GST 212
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence
2u
GST
SOC 208
Sociology of the Nigerian Society
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 108
SOC 214
Computational Social Science I: Foundations
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 213
CSS 202
Introduction to Criminology and Victimology
2u
Elective

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 202	Contemporary Sociological Theory	3	Core	SOC 201
SOC 204	Social Statistics II	3	Core	SOC 203
SOC 206	Research Methods in Sociology II	2	Core	SOC 205
GST 212	Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence	2	GST	—
SOC 208	Sociology of the Nigerian Society	3	Core	SOC 108
SOC 214	Computational Social Science I: Foundations	3	Institutional	SOC 213
CSS 202	Introduction to Criminology and Victimology	2	Elective	—
Semester subtotal		18

Running total through 200L S2: 71 / 155 units

300L — First Semester · Harmattan

20 units this semester

SOC 301
Social Stratification and Inequality
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 202
SOC 303
Sociology of Development
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 202, SOC 208
SOC 305
Social Research Methods ★ flagship exemplar
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 206, SOC 204
SOC 307
Urban Sociology
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 309
Population Studies and Demography
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 204
SOC 311
Social Psychology
2u
CorePrereq: SOC 102, PSY 201
SOC 313
Computational Social Science II: Social Network Analysis
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 214

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 301	Social Stratification and Inequality	3	Core	SOC 202
SOC 303	Sociology of Development	3	Core	SOC 202, SOC 208
SOC 305	Social Research Methods ★ flagship exemplar	3	Core	SOC 206, SOC 204
SOC 307	Urban Sociology	3	Core	SOC 211
SOC 309	Population Studies and Demography	3	Core	SOC 204
SOC 311	Social Psychology	2	Core	SOC 102, PSY 201
SOC 313	Computational Social Science II: Social Network Analysis	3	Institutional	SOC 214
Semester subtotal		20

Running total through 300L S1: 91 / 155 units

300L — Second Semester · Rain

21 units this semester

SOC 302
Rural Sociology
2u
CorePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 304
Sociology of the Family and Marriage
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 306
Industrial Sociology
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 308
Criminology and Penology
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 202, SOC 211
ENT 312
Venture Creation
2u
GSTPrereq: ENT 211
GST 312
Peace and Conflict Resolution
2u
GST
SOC 314
Social Data Analytics
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 313, SOC 204
SOC 316
Digital Ethnography and Online Research Methods
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 214

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 302	Rural Sociology	2	Core	SOC 211
SOC 304	Sociology of the Family and Marriage	3	Core	SOC 211
SOC 306	Industrial Sociology	3	Core	SOC 211
SOC 308	Criminology and Penology	3	Core	SOC 202, SOC 211
ENT 312	Venture Creation	2	GST	ENT 211
GST 312	Peace and Conflict Resolution	2	GST	—
SOC 314	Social Data Analytics	3	Institutional	SOC 313, SOC 204
SOC 316	Digital Ethnography and Online Research Methods	3	Institutional	SOC 214
Semester subtotal		21

Running total through 300L S2: 112 / 155 units

400L — Second Semester · Rain

29 units this semester

SOC 400
Field Attachment / Community and Institutional Practicum
6u
CorePrereq: Completion of 300L
SOC 402
Medical Sociology
2u
ElectivePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 404
Environmental Sociology
2u
ElectivePrereq: SOC 303
SOC 406
Social Change and Social Movements
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 301
SOC 408
Research Project II (Final Report and Defence)
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 407
SOC 410
Gender and Society
2u
ElectivePrereq: SOC 202
SOC 412
AI, Automation and the Future of Work and Society
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 314, SOC 306
SOC 414
Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Issues
2u
CorePrereq: Completion of 300L
SOC 416
Digital Society, Platforms and Data Governance
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 213, SOC 314
SOC 418
Digital Research Ethics and Responsible AI in Social Inquiry
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 305, SOC 314

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 400	Field Attachment / Community and Institutional Practicum	6	Core	Completion of 300L
SOC 402	Medical Sociology	2	Elective	SOC 211
SOC 404	Environmental Sociology	2	Elective	SOC 303
SOC 406	Social Change and Social Movements	3	Core	SOC 301
SOC 408	Research Project II (Final Report and Defence)	3	Core	SOC 407
SOC 410	Gender and Society	2	Elective	SOC 202
SOC 412	AI, Automation and the Future of Work and Society	3	Institutional	SOC 314, SOC 306
SOC 414	Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Issues	2	Core	Completion of 300L
SOC 416	Digital Society, Platforms and Data Governance	3	Institutional	SOC 213, SOC 314
SOC 418	Digital Research Ethics and Responsible AI in Social Inquiry	3	Institutional	SOC 305, SOC 314
Semester subtotal		29

Running total through 400L S2: 141 / 155 units

400L — First Semester · Harmattan

14 units this semester

SOC 401
Social Policy and Planning
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 303
SOC 403
Political Sociology
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 202
SOC 405
Sociology of Religion
2u
ElectivePrereq: SOC 202
SOC 407
Research Project I (Proposal, Literature Review and Methodology)
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 305
SOC 409
Social Data Visualization and Storytelling
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 314

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 401	Social Policy and Planning	3	Core	SOC 303
SOC 403	Political Sociology	3	Core	SOC 202
SOC 405	Sociology of Religion	2	Elective	SOC 202
SOC 407	Research Project I (Proposal, Literature Review and Methodology)	3	Core	SOC 305
SOC 409	Social Data Visualization and Storytelling	3	Institutional	SOC 314
Semester subtotal		14

Running total through 400L S1: 155 / 155 units

Career outcomes

Where SOC graduates go.

Social researcher

NGO / development officer

Policy analyst

Community-development worker

Admission requirements

How to qualify for SOC.

UTME: five O’Level credits including English Language at not more than two sittings (subjects per the CCMAS discipline).
Direct Entry: two A-Level passes / NCE / ND / IJMB / JUPEB in relevant subjects, plus the O’Level requirement.

UTME-exempt via Distance Learning

Distance-Learning applicants are UTME-exempt (JAMB 2024 policy): screened by O’Level verification + a Senate-approved aptitude screening; placed on a separate DL matriculation list and not mobilised for NYSC.

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Emeka

Sociology tutor

Voice — Contextual, critical, community-minded

I’m an AI tutor — I won’t do graded work for you, and I’ll bring in a human facilitator for judgement calls.

Your Sociology degree starts with one application.

Distance-Learning applicants are UTME-exempt under the 2024 JAMB policy. Apply for the 2027/2028 session and get matched with a human facilitator and Emeka from day one.

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School of Management & Social Sciences

Sociology

B.Sc. · 155 units · Social Sciences

Apply to SOC Meet your AI tutor

At a glance

Degree: B.Sc.
Total units: 155
Flagship course: SOC 301
Human tutor ratio: 1:50

Programme aims

What a Sociology degree builds in you.

Ground graduates in the core theory and methods of Sociology, mapped to the CCMAS benchmark.

Layer an IUniversity digital-first / innovation stream onto the discipline core.

Instil professional, ethical and entrepreneurial competence for employment, self-employment or postgraduate study.

Deliver an inclusive, quality-assured ODL model with human staff supported — never replaced — by an AI tutor.

Curriculum

Eight semesters, one B.Sc.

Every credit unit in the Sociology programme, grouped by level and semester — Core, GST, Institutional and Elective courses as approved by Senate.

Courses

Across the programme

Total units

15–24 per semester

Semesters

4 years, full-time ODL

100L — First Semester · Harmattan

19 units this semester

SOC 101
Introduction to Sociology I
3u
Core
SOC 103
Introduction to Social Anthropology
3u
Core
GST 111
Communication in English
2u
GST
PSC 101
Elements of Political Science
2u
Core
ECO 101
Principles of Economics I
2u
Elective
SOC 105
Digital Foundations for Social Science
3u
Institutional
GEO 101
Elements of Geography
2u
Elective
PSY 101
Introduction to Psychology
2u
Elective

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 101	Introduction to Sociology I	3	Core	—
SOC 103	Introduction to Social Anthropology	3	Core	—
GST 111	Communication in English	2	GST	—
PSC 101	Elements of Political Science	2	Core	—
ECO 101	Principles of Economics I	2	Elective	—
SOC 105	Digital Foundations for Social Science	3	Institutional	—
GEO 101	Elements of Geography	2	Elective	—
PSY 101	Introduction to Psychology	2	Elective	—
Semester subtotal		19

Running total through 100L S1: 19 / 155 units

100L — Second Semester · Rain

15 units this semester

SOC 102
Introduction to Sociology II
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 101
SOC 104
History of Sociological Thought
2u
CorePrereq: SOC 101
GST 112
Nigerian Peoples and Culture
2u
GST
PSC 102
Elements of Government
2u
Core
SOC 108
Introduction to Nigerian Society and Culture
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 101
SOC 112
Data Literacy and Digital Tools for Social Research
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 105

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 102	Introduction to Sociology II	3	Core	SOC 101
SOC 104	History of Sociological Thought	2	Core	SOC 101
GST 112	Nigerian Peoples and Culture	2	GST	—
PSC 102	Elements of Government	2	Core	—
SOC 108	Introduction to Nigerian Society and Culture	3	Core	SOC 101
SOC 112	Data Literacy and Digital Tools for Social Research	3	Institutional	SOC 105
Semester subtotal		15

Running total through 100L S2: 34 / 155 units

200L — First Semester · Harmattan

19 units this semester

SOC 201
Classical Sociological Theory
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 102
SOC 203
Social Statistics I
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 102
SOC 205
Research Methods in Sociology I
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 102
ENT 211
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
2u
GST
SOC 211
Social Institutions and Social Organisation
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 102
SOC 213
Digital Society and Networked Publics
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 105, SOC 112
PSY 201
Introduction to Social Psychology (Ancillary)
2u
ElectivePrereq: PSY 101

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 201	Classical Sociological Theory	3	Core	SOC 102
SOC 203	Social Statistics I	3	Core	SOC 102
SOC 205	Research Methods in Sociology I	3	Core	SOC 102
ENT 211	Entrepreneurship and Innovation	2	GST	—
SOC 211	Social Institutions and Social Organisation	3	Core	SOC 102
SOC 213	Digital Society and Networked Publics	3	Institutional	SOC 105, SOC 112
PSY 201	Introduction to Social Psychology (Ancillary)	2	Elective	PSY 101
Semester subtotal		19

Running total through 200L S1: 53 / 155 units

200L — Second Semester · Rain

18 units this semester

SOC 202
Contemporary Sociological Theory
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 201
SOC 204
Social Statistics II
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 203
SOC 206
Research Methods in Sociology II
2u
CorePrereq: SOC 205
GST 212
Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence
2u
GST
SOC 208
Sociology of the Nigerian Society
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 108
SOC 214
Computational Social Science I: Foundations
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 213
CSS 202
Introduction to Criminology and Victimology
2u
Elective

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 202	Contemporary Sociological Theory	3	Core	SOC 201
SOC 204	Social Statistics II	3	Core	SOC 203
SOC 206	Research Methods in Sociology II	2	Core	SOC 205
GST 212	Philosophy, Logic and Human Existence	2	GST	—
SOC 208	Sociology of the Nigerian Society	3	Core	SOC 108
SOC 214	Computational Social Science I: Foundations	3	Institutional	SOC 213
CSS 202	Introduction to Criminology and Victimology	2	Elective	—
Semester subtotal		18

Running total through 200L S2: 71 / 155 units

300L — First Semester · Harmattan

20 units this semester

SOC 301
Social Stratification and Inequality
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 202
SOC 303
Sociology of Development
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 202, SOC 208
SOC 305
Social Research Methods ★ flagship exemplar
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 206, SOC 204
SOC 307
Urban Sociology
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 309
Population Studies and Demography
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 204
SOC 311
Social Psychology
2u
CorePrereq: SOC 102, PSY 201
SOC 313
Computational Social Science II: Social Network Analysis
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 214

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 301	Social Stratification and Inequality	3	Core	SOC 202
SOC 303	Sociology of Development	3	Core	SOC 202, SOC 208
SOC 305	Social Research Methods ★ flagship exemplar	3	Core	SOC 206, SOC 204
SOC 307	Urban Sociology	3	Core	SOC 211
SOC 309	Population Studies and Demography	3	Core	SOC 204
SOC 311	Social Psychology	2	Core	SOC 102, PSY 201
SOC 313	Computational Social Science II: Social Network Analysis	3	Institutional	SOC 214
Semester subtotal		20

Running total through 300L S1: 91 / 155 units

300L — Second Semester · Rain

21 units this semester

SOC 302
Rural Sociology
2u
CorePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 304
Sociology of the Family and Marriage
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 306
Industrial Sociology
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 308
Criminology and Penology
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 202, SOC 211
ENT 312
Venture Creation
2u
GSTPrereq: ENT 211
GST 312
Peace and Conflict Resolution
2u
GST
SOC 314
Social Data Analytics
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 313, SOC 204
SOC 316
Digital Ethnography and Online Research Methods
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 214

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 302	Rural Sociology	2	Core	SOC 211
SOC 304	Sociology of the Family and Marriage	3	Core	SOC 211
SOC 306	Industrial Sociology	3	Core	SOC 211
SOC 308	Criminology and Penology	3	Core	SOC 202, SOC 211
ENT 312	Venture Creation	2	GST	ENT 211
GST 312	Peace and Conflict Resolution	2	GST	—
SOC 314	Social Data Analytics	3	Institutional	SOC 313, SOC 204
SOC 316	Digital Ethnography and Online Research Methods	3	Institutional	SOC 214
Semester subtotal		21

Running total through 300L S2: 112 / 155 units

400L — Second Semester · Rain

29 units this semester

SOC 400
Field Attachment / Community and Institutional Practicum
6u
CorePrereq: Completion of 300L
SOC 402
Medical Sociology
2u
ElectivePrereq: SOC 211
SOC 404
Environmental Sociology
2u
ElectivePrereq: SOC 303
SOC 406
Social Change and Social Movements
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 301
SOC 408
Research Project II (Final Report and Defence)
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 407
SOC 410
Gender and Society
2u
ElectivePrereq: SOC 202
SOC 412
AI, Automation and the Future of Work and Society
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 314, SOC 306
SOC 414
Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Issues
2u
CorePrereq: Completion of 300L
SOC 416
Digital Society, Platforms and Data Governance
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 213, SOC 314
SOC 418
Digital Research Ethics and Responsible AI in Social Inquiry
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 305, SOC 314

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 400	Field Attachment / Community and Institutional Practicum	6	Core	Completion of 300L
SOC 402	Medical Sociology	2	Elective	SOC 211
SOC 404	Environmental Sociology	2	Elective	SOC 303
SOC 406	Social Change and Social Movements	3	Core	SOC 301
SOC 408	Research Project II (Final Report and Defence)	3	Core	SOC 407
SOC 410	Gender and Society	2	Elective	SOC 202
SOC 412	AI, Automation and the Future of Work and Society	3	Institutional	SOC 314, SOC 306
SOC 414	Seminar in Contemporary Sociological Issues	2	Core	Completion of 300L
SOC 416	Digital Society, Platforms and Data Governance	3	Institutional	SOC 213, SOC 314
SOC 418	Digital Research Ethics and Responsible AI in Social Inquiry	3	Institutional	SOC 305, SOC 314
Semester subtotal		29

Running total through 400L S2: 141 / 155 units

400L — First Semester · Harmattan

14 units this semester

SOC 401
Social Policy and Planning
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 303
SOC 403
Political Sociology
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 202
SOC 405
Sociology of Religion
2u
ElectivePrereq: SOC 202
SOC 407
Research Project I (Proposal, Literature Review and Methodology)
3u
CorePrereq: SOC 305
SOC 409
Social Data Visualization and Storytelling
3u
InstitutionalPrereq: SOC 314

Code	Course	Units	Status	Prerequisite
SOC 401	Social Policy and Planning	3	Core	SOC 303
SOC 403	Political Sociology	3	Core	SOC 202
SOC 405	Sociology of Religion	2	Elective	SOC 202
SOC 407	Research Project I (Proposal, Literature Review and Methodology)	3	Core	SOC 305
SOC 409	Social Data Visualization and Storytelling	3	Institutional	SOC 314
Semester subtotal		14

Running total through 400L S1: 155 / 155 units

Career outcomes

Where SOC graduates go.

Social researcher

NGO / development officer

Policy analyst

Community-development worker

Admission requirements

How to qualify for SOC.

UTME: five O’Level credits including English Language at not more than two sittings (subjects per the CCMAS discipline).
Direct Entry: two A-Level passes / NCE / ND / IJMB / JUPEB in relevant subjects, plus the O’Level requirement.

UTME-exempt via Distance Learning

AI tutor

Meet Emeka, your SOC study partner.

Contextual, critical, community-minded

Apply to start with Emeka

Emeka

Sociology tutor

Voice — Contextual, critical, community-minded

I’m an AI tutor — I won’t do graded work for you, and I’ll bring in a human facilitator for judgement calls.

Your Sociology degree starts with one application.

Distance-Learning applicants are UTME-exempt under the 2024 JAMB policy. Apply for the 2027/2028 session and get matched with a human facilitator and Emeka from day one.

Apply to SOC Compare departments