Overview:
The BA in Health & Social Care is an interdisciplinary program that focuses on the health and well-being of individuals and communities. It combines aspects of social work, public health, psychology, and healthcare management, preparing students for a career in the social care and health sectors. The program also addresses issues such as inequality, aging populations, and mental health, making it a versatile degree for students interested in both health and social services.

Course Duration:

• 3 years (6 semesters)

Average Fees:

• ₹40,000 - ₹1,20,000 per year (depending on the institution)

Exams to Attend:

• Institutions may conduct entrance exams or accept scores from national-level exams such as CUET (Common University Entrance Test). Some institutions may also consider academic performance in the 12th standard or require personal interviews.

Syllabus: Semester-wise Breakdown

Semester 1:

1. Introduction to Health & Social Care

2. Human Development and Psychology

3. Fundamentals of Public Health

4. Sociology of Health

5. Communication Skills for Social Work

6. Foundation Course: Introduction to Social Care

Semester 2:

1. Social Policy and Health Systems

2. Health Promotion and Education

3. Public Health Nutrition

4. Mental Health Awareness

5. Introduction to Counselling Skills

6. Elective: Introduction to Community Health or Women’s Health

Semester 3:

1. Research Methods in Health and Social Care

2. Health Inequality and Social Determinants of Health

3. Elder Care and Geriatrics

4. Disability and Rehabilitation Services

5. Child and Adolescent Health

6. Elective: Human Rights and Social Justice or Social Care for Vulnerable Populations

Semester 4:

1. Health and Social Care Management

2. Community Health Services

3. Social Work Practice with Families

4. Policy Planning and Health Economics

5. Mental Health and Social Work

6. Elective: Substance Abuse and Addiction or HIV/AIDS and Social Care

Semester 5:

1. Advanced Social Work Theories

2. Global Health Issues

3. Crisis Intervention and Trauma Care

4. Social Work with Marginalized Communities

5. Research Project: Health & Social Care

6. Elective: Palliative Care or Gender and Health

Semester 6:

1. Ethics and Legal Issues in Health & Social Care

2. Leadership in Health and Social Services

3. Contemporary Issues in Public Health

4. Final Dissertation or Capstone Project

5. Internship/Fieldwork in Health & Social Care

6. Elective: Health Policy Advocacy or Organizational Behavior in Health Services

Top 10 Ranking Institutions for BA in Health & Social Care in India

1. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai

2. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

3. University of Delhi, New Delhi

4. Amity University, Noida

5. Madras School of Social Work, Chennai

6. Christ University, Bangalore

7. Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal

8. Symbiosis School for Liberal Arts, Pune

9. Azim Premji University, Bangalore

10. Xavier University, Bhubaneswar

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BA in Health & Social Care

1. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

2. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

3. Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Kochi

4. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

5. Farook College, Kozhikode

6. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

7. CMS College, Kottayam

8. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

9. Union Christian College, Aluva

10. Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS), Thrissur