B.A. (Social Work)

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Course Details

B.A. Social Work or Bachelor of Arts in Social Work is an undergraduate Social Work course. It is a practice-based course encompassing the understanding of various theories of social work. Social Work refers to various services designed to aid and increase the welfare of the poor, aged and needy. Social Work is of three years duration with six semesters and the maximum duration of completing this course is six years. The period of duration and semesters may vary as per the institute’s policy and the medium of instruction is mostly English and/or Hindi. Social work course imparts education on the values of Social Work and consciously applying these in practice.

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or its equivalent (HSC/PUC/Pre-Degree) with minimum aggregate marks of 50% (40% for SCs/STs).
• The percentage requirement may vary depending on the institute.
• Students with a background in social work, psychology, social science, sociology or any other related fields will get preference over others.
• The applicants who are awaiting their results will also be eligible to apply. In such cases, admission to the programme shall be provisional. If a provisionally admitted student fails in the Higher Secondary Examination, 10+2 or its equivalent (HSC/PUC/Pre-Degree) course or secures less than required marks, the offer of provisional admission will be automatically cancelled.
• A certain number of seats is reserved for candidates with a disability - (a) Low Vision/Blindness, (b) Hearing impairment, and (c) Locomotors Disability/Cerebral Palsy.

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Duration - 3 Years

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Employment Areas

• Counselling Centres
• Disaster Management Departments
• Education Institutes
• Gender Issues Associations/Groups
• Health Industry
• Hospitals
• HR Departments of Industries
• Human Rights Agencies
• MNCs
• Natural Resources Management Companies
• NGOs
• Old Age Homes
• Prisons
• Private Clinics

Bachelor of Arts in Social Work Job Types

• Assistant Director
• Consultant
• District Consultant
• Labour Welfare Officer
• Medical Social Worker
• Practice Head
• Professor & Junior Research Fellow
• Project Coordinator
• Senior Manager
• Welfare Officer