Introduction
The Department of Sociology was established in 2010 in Palosa sub-campus ofAbdul Wali Khan University, located in the heart of lush green agricultural fields of District Charsadda. After the upgradation of the campus to full-fledged public sector university in 2012, the Department of Sociology came under the administration of Bacha Khan University Charsadda. The emerging needs of social sciences and especially the growing demand of Sociologists in job market paved the way for development of the Department of Sociology. Theoretically, the discipline caters to structure the foundations ofsociety with its functional imperatives which plays vital role in the process ofsocial change at micro and macro level. All these social processes are the indispensable part of the human group life. Thus, all sorts of societies need to be explored and sociologists are trying their best in this regard to provide systematic and reliable knowledge for the understanding of complex networks based on social relationships and interaction. To equip the new generation with emerging skills for new avenues the Department of Sociology started BS and MA Sociology programs in 2010 and subsequently started its M.Phil. program in 2013. The department started PhD Sociology program in Fall-2019. Moreover, the department took the initiative to introduce BS in Political Science in 2019 and formal classes were started soon after.
To be a leading Institute in the field of Sociology and Political Science for providing skilled human resources and offering an innovative solution for tackling the socio-economic, structural and socio-semiotic problems of society.
To provide both theoretical and field-based practical knowledge to students through teaching and research for enabling them to work in different organizations for creating a prosperous society
BS Political Science:
Eligibility
Student with F. A/F. Sc or equivalent having at least second division securing 45 % marks are eligible to apply.
M.Phil SOCIOLOGY
Eligibility
M.A/M.Sc/BS or Equivalent 16 year degree in sociology with minimum 2.5 CGPA out of4 CGPA under semester system or second division under annual system recognized by HEC with no third division in academic career.
To qualify the GAT test conducted by any approved testing agency or test conducted by the University, with a minimum cumulative score as per HEC approved policy at the time of admission to M.Phil.
Selection shall be made on the basis of cumulative merit to be determined from previous academic records, written test and interview.
Ph.D SOCIOLOGY
In today’s global society the importance of social sciences especially sociology cannot be ignored. The subject matter of the discipline not only includes the concepts of society, community, culture, mobility but it also highlights other concepts such as global migration, transnational mobility, global institutions and their role in the eradication of social evils. It also critically discusses the impact of the global phenomenon on local societies and culture. Doctoral Program in Sociology is designed In such a way that it provides students a comprehensive introduction to the discipline and opportunities to pursue their research interests. The preliminary courses allow building their knowledge base of sociology and acquire the skills required for scholarly research.
OBJECTIVES OF Ph.D PROGRAM IN SOCIOLOGY
l . To allow students to think sociologically and use sociological research methods in studying various social issues of interest.
- To provide the opportunity of discussion for understating different sociological theories of the classical and modern tradition
- To internalize the power and ability in students to apply theoretical knowledge in practical life towards the solution of social problems.
- To provide students the required knowledge for the development oftheir capabilities.
- To prepare professors/ teachers in the field of sociology to cater the emerging needs of sociologists in schools/colleges and universities ofthe country.
- To Provide opportunities and core training that enable students to design research projects effectively and carry out research projects in a variety of contexts.
Eligibility
MS/M.Phil/M.Sc (Hon) or Equivalent 18 year degree in sociology with minimum 3.0 CGPA out of4 CGP Aunder semester system or first division under annual system recognized by HEC with no third division in academic career.
To qualify the GAT test conducted by any approved testing agency or test conducted by the University, with a minimum cumulative score as per HEC approved policy at the time of admission to Ph.D.
Selection shall be made on the basis of cumulative merit to be determined from previous academic records, written test and interview.
Dr. Muhammad Kaleem
Head of Department
PhD Sociology
Bacha Khan University, Charsadda
| 1 | Dr. Arshad Khan Bangash | PhD (Sociology) | Assistant Professor | ||
| 2 | Dr. Nizar Ahmad | PhD (Sociology) | Assistant Professor | ||
| 3 | Dr. Muhammad Nisar | PhD (Sociology) | Assistant Professor | ||
| 4 | Dr. Anwar ul Mujahid Shah | PhD (Sociology) | Lecturer | ||
| 5 | Mr. Hayat Khan | M.Phil (Sociology) | Lecturer | ||
| 6 | Ms. Dilkash Sapna | M.Phil (Sociology) | Lecturer | ||
| 7 | Mr. Abdulah | M. Phil (Sociology) | Lecturer | ||
| 8 | Mr. Younas Khan | M. Phil Sociology | Lecturer | ||
| 9 | Dr. Asif Salim | PhD Political Science | Assistant Professor | ||
| 10 | Dr. Zarmina Baloch | PhD Political Science | Assistant Professor | ||
| 11 | Dr. Rizwan Ullah | PhD Islamic Studies | Assistant Professor | ||
| 12 | Mr. Gul Rahman Hamdard | M.PhiI Philosophy | Lecturer | ||
| S.No | Name | Designation | Highest Qualification |
| 1 | Inam Ullah | Office Assistant | M.Phil Economics |
| 2 | Hamid Shah | LDC | MA Islamiat |
| 3 | Farhat Ullah | LDC | BA |
| 4 | Haseen Ullah | Naib Qasid | MA Islamiat |
| 5 | Shakir Ullah | Naib Qasid | MA Islamiat |
Title of the Research Project.
1) SECTARIAN VIOLENCE (A POTENTIAL THREAT TO SOCIAL
INTEGRATION IN PAKISTANI SOCIETY)
2) FACTORS INHIBITING BENEFICIATION OF GEMSTONES IN PAKISTAN: A
MIXED METHODS VALUE CHAIR ANALYSIS OF MINING AND TRADE IN
GEMSTONES INDUSTRY OF KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA AND GILGIT-
BALTISTAN.
3) CONSUMER PREFERENCE AND WILLINGNESS TO PAY FOR FRESH
TOMATO ATTRIBUTE IN KP