What is MSO programme?

MSO stands for MA (Sociology). It is a Masters programme offered by IGNOU with 2 years duration. The programme includes 10 courses across 4 semesters. Materials available for sessions: January 2026, July 2025.

How to download MA (Sociology) question papers and solved assignments?

All MA (Sociology) (MSO) question papers, assignments are available for free download. 23 materials available across 10 courses.

What courses are included in MA (Sociology)?

MA (Sociology) (MSO) includes 10 courses: MSOE-001 (Sociology of Education), MSOE-002 (Diaspora and Transnational Communities), MSOE-003 (Sociology of Religion), MSOE-004 (Urban Sociology), MPS-003 (India: Democracy and Development), MPA-016 (DECENTRALISATION AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE), MSO-002 (Research Methodologies and Methods), MSO-001 (Sociological Theories and Concepts) and more.

MSO – MA (Sociology)

Master's Degree Programme in Sociology

IGNOU MSO (MA (Sociology)) is a Masters programme with 2 years duration across 4 semesters. Faculty: School of Social Sciences. 10 courses available with 23 study materials including question papers, assignments. Sessions: January 2026, July 2025.

Courses in MSO

MSOE-001 – Sociology of Education
MSOE-002 – Diaspora and Transnational Communities
MSOE-003 – Sociology of Religion
MSOE-004 – Urban Sociology
MPS-003 – India: Democracy and Development
MPA-016 – DECENTRALISATION AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE
MSO-002 – Research Methodologies and Methods
MSO-001 – Sociological Theories and Concepts
MSO-003 – Sociology of Development
MSO-004 – Sociology in India

MSO

Master's Degree Programme in Sociology

Masters2 yrs / 4 semSchool of Social Sciences10 courses

Courses (10)

MSOE-001Sociology of Education

July 2025Coming Soon4 materials

MSOE-002Diaspora and Transnational Communities

July 2025AssignmentComing Soon4 materials

MSOE-003Sociology of Religion

July 2025Coming Soon4 materials

MSOE-004Urban Sociology

July 2025Coming Soon4 materials

MPS-003India: Democracy and Development

July 2025Coming Soon6 materials

MPA-016DECENTRALISATION AND LOCAL GOVERNANCE

July 2025AssignmentDecember term: 30-09-20268 materials

MSO-002Research Methodologies and Methods

July 2025AssignmentDecember term: 30-09-20264 materials

MSO-001Sociological Theories and Concepts

July 2025AssignmentDecember term: 30-09-20264 materials

MSO-003Sociology of Development

July 2025AssignmentDecember term: 30-09-20264 materials

MSO-004Sociology in India

July 2025AssignmentDecember term: 30-09-20264 materials

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