The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a four-year course at Tribhuvan University. The program was designed with the purpose of providing theoretical and conceptual-based knowledge to students. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FOHSS) at Tribhuvan University (TU) is the authoritative body responsible for administering the Bachelor of Arts program. The motto of FOHSS is to develop qualified and dedicated human resources in the field of humanities and social sciences.
The BA course is the largest faculty in terms of the number of subjects offered and the number of departments it has. This program consists of over 30 constituent campuses and more than 300 affiliated colleges where millions of students are pursuing education and shaping their careers. There are many top-listed colleges in Kathmandu and outside the valley for pursuing a BA or Bachelor of Arts. A wide range of subjects are taught in the Bachelor of Arts program. Some of the subjects taught in BA include Major English, Nepali, Mathematics, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Culture, Political Science, Economics, Journalism, International Studies, Crisis Management, and Social Work, among others. Examinations for the BA course are conducted annually.
B.A. 1st
YEAR
Compulsory Subjects
Ceng 201 - Comp. English 100
Cnep 301 - Comp. Nepali 100
Major Subjects
Eng 311 - Western Intell. Tradi. , Literacy Th 100
So 401 - Introduction to Sociology Th+Pr 80+20
RD 311 - Rural Dev. Theories and Approaches Th+Pr80+20
Jmc 311 - Intro. to Jour . & mass comm. Th+Pr. 70+30
SW 311 - Concepts & Principles of Social Work 60+40
B.A. 2
nd YEAR
CENG 202 - Comp. English II 100
Specialization
English Goup Eng 312 - Prose Essays and Short
stories 100
Eng 313 - Drama and Film 100
R.D. Group :
RD 312 - Rural Economy 80+20
RD 313 - Rural Resource, Enviro. & Mgmt. 80+20
JMC Group
JMC 312 - Media Research (Th.+Pr.) 70+30
JMC 313 - History, Law & Mgmt Of Media (Th.+Pr.) 70+30
Social Work
SW 312 - Methods of Social Work 60+40
SW 313 - Integrated Social Work Practice 60+40
Sociology Group
So 402 - Sociological Theory 80+20
So 403 - Dynamics of Nepali Society 80+20
B.A. 3rd YEAR
English Goup
English 314 - Poetry 100
English 315 - Critical Thinking & Practical Criticism 100
R.D. Group :
R.D. 314 - Rural Sociology 80+20
R.D. 315 - Government, Institution & Local Governance 80+20
MCJ Group :
JMC 314 - Public Relation & Adv. & Media Issues (Th.+Pr.) 70+30
JMC 315 - Television Journalism (Th.+Pr.) 70+30
Social Work Group
SW 314 - Social Welfare Administration 60+40
SW 315 - Research Methods in Social Work 60+40
Sociology Group :
So 404 - Research Methods in Sociology 80+20
So 405 - Sociology of Democracy,
Diversity and Inequality 80+20
Functional Paper :
Nep 316 - Nepali Patrakarita Th+Pr 50+50
RD 316 - Rural Development Practices 50+50
Fee structure:
The fee structure varies depending on the college and the courses. General programs like Major Nepali and Major English can be studied at a lower fee, while programs like BSW and International Development have higher costs. Courses in private colleges are comparatively more expensive compared to those in public colleges.
The main objectives of the BA course are asfollows:
Eligibility for BA Course:
The eligibility criteria for BA or Bachelor of Arts course are as follows:
However, Tribhuvan University (TU) has removed this requirement. Now, students have the freedom to choose any subjects they desire in the Bachelor of Arts (BA) course, irrespective of their background in the plus two level.
Entrance exam:
In BA course, students do not need to appear in any entrance exam, they can directly get admissions. Also, there is no requirement for minimum marks.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a field that is closely linked with society and human existence. The scope of this field and the demand for graduates in this field never decrease; it remains evergreen. The scope of BA course are as follows:
Moreover, Bachelor of Arts graduates also have excellent prospects for furthering their careers in developed countries as they are highly valued and appreciated abroad.