Sociology

Facilities

Library

The library of the department of sociology has a comprehensive range of texts of contemporary and classical thoughts, national and international research journals, professional periodicals along with digital access to thousands of online available resources. The learning materials consists of texts and visuals on all essential themes of sociology with interdisciplinary approach. The students’ dissertations and internship reports are also available in the library. The library is updated on the regular basis to facilitate students and faculty to access the newest thoughts, findings and leading-edge quality research at the national and international level.

Salient Features/ Departmental linkage beyond the university

  • The department has academic links with a number of researches, government, and non-government organizations to facilitate students in research, internships, and job placements.
  • The department not only encourages but also mentors students to have a strong linkage with the academic community. Students are encouraged and facilitated to participate and attend the seminars, workshops, and lectures at the national and international level for their academic and professional development.

Ravian Sociological Society

The department of sociology gives importance to extra/co-curricular activities that complements academic, personal, and professional development of students. To serve this purpose, the department has established the Ravian’s Sociological Society in November 2019 to instill the values of civic responsibility. Along with providing ample opportunities to students for grooming the society creates awareness within and beyond GCU regarding Pakistan's pertinent and persistent social issues. The society regularly arranges field trips, series of seminars and lectures from distinguished experts, educational and recreational tours, events, and celebrations.