Course Overview:
The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that emphasizes a broad-based education in the arts, sciences, and social sciences. It allows students to tailor their studies to their individual interests and career goals, offering flexibility in choosing subjects from a wide array of disciplines.
Duration:
The Bachelor of Liberal Studies (BLS) is a 3-year undergraduate program, divided into 6 semesters.
Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):
Semester 1:
Introduction to Liberal Arts
Foundation in Social Sciences
Basic Writing and Communication Skills
History and Society
Elective 1 (e.g., Environmental Studies)
Semester 2:
Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills
World History and Culture
Fundamentals of Psychology
Introduction to Science and Technology
Elective 2 (e.g., Political Science)
Semester 3:
Philosophy and Ethics
Literature and Society
Indian Society and Polity
Introduction to Economics
Elective 3 (e.g., Sociology)
Semester 4:
Global Perspectives in Science
Media and Communication Studies
Introduction to Anthropology
Research Methodology
Elective 4 (e.g., Gender Studies)
Semester 5:
Public Policy and Governance
Creative Writing and Media
Sustainable Development Studies
Internship/Project Work
Elective 5 (e.g., Developmental Studies)
Semester 6:
Global Citizenship and Social Justice
Capstone Project/Thesis
Elective 6 (e.g., Law and Society)
Elective 7 (e.g., Modern Art and Culture)
Elective 8 (e.g., Contemporary Political Issues)
Average Fees:
The average tuition fees for BLS in India range from INR 50,000 to INR 2,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.
Exams to Attend:
University Entrance Exams: Many universities conduct their entrance exams for admission into the BLS program.
Some institutions accept scores from national entrance tests such as:
CUET (Common University Entrance Test)
CLAT (for BLS integrated with Law)
Institution-specific aptitude tests
Top 10 Ranking Institutions for BLS in India:
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi
Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai
Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi
Christ University, Bengaluru
Jadavpur University, Kolkata
Ashoka University, Sonipat
Symbiosis International University, Pune
Ambedkar University, Delhi
University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad
Top 10 Institutions Offering BLS in Kerala:
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
Calicut University, Malappuram
CUSAT (Cochin University of Science and Technology), Kochi
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram
Sacred Heart College, Thevara
Farook College, Kozhikode
Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara
Assumption College, Changanassery