Course Overview:

BA in Social Sciences is a three-year undergraduate program that focuses on the study of human society and social relationships. This multidisciplinary program covers a wide range of subjects, including sociology, political science, economics, anthropology, psychology, and history. The course aims to develop critical thinking, research skills, and an understanding of the complex dynamics of social institutions and processes.

Course Duration:

• 3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Semester 1:

• Introduction to Social Sciences

• Foundations of Sociology

• Political Science: Concepts and Theories

• Introduction to Psychology

• English Communication Skills

Semester 2:

• Sociological Theory

• Global Political Economy

• Cultural Anthropology

• Introduction to Economics

• Public Policy and Governance

Semester 3:

• Research Methods in Social Sciences

• Human Geography

• Social Psychology

• Political Ideologies

• Elective 1 (Gender Studies/Social Movements)

Semester 4:

• Social Inequality and Stratification

• Comparative Politics

• Indian Society and Social Change

• Development Studies

• Elective 2 (Urban Sociology/Rural Sociology)

Semester 5:

• Public Administration and Governance

• Social Research and Statistics

• Environmental Sociology

• Elective 3 (Globalization and Society/Social Justice and Human Rights)

• Internship/Field Work

Semester 6:

• Contemporary Issues in Social Sciences

• Social Policy and Planning

• Social Theories and Applications

• Elective 4 (International Relations/Peace and Conflict Studies)

• Dissertation/Research Project

Average Fees:

• The average fees for a BA in Social Sciences in India range from INR 20,000 to INR 1,00,000 per year, depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

For admission to a BA in Social Sciences program, some common entrance exams include:

• CUET (Common University Entrance Test)

• TISS BAT (Tata Institute of Social Sciences)

• Christ University Entrance Test

• Symbiosis Entrance Test (SET)

Top 10 Institutions in India for BA in Social Sciences:

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

2. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

3. University of Delhi, New Delhi

4. Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, Pune

5. Jadavpur University, Kolkata

6. Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI), New Delhi

7. Christ University, Bengaluru

8. Amity University, Noida

9. University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

10. Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi

Top 10 Institutions in Kerala for BA in Social Sciences:

1. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

2. Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram

3. Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kochi

4. Sacred Heart College, Kochi

5. Farook College, Kozhikode

6. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

7. Mar Ivanios College, Thiruvananthapuram

8. MES College, Marampally

9. Bharata Mata College, Thrikkakara

10. St. Thomas College, Thrissur