Bachelor of Arts | Tribhuvan University

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a three year program of Tribhuvan University. The course was designed with the purpose of giving theoretical and conceptual based knowledge to the students. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Science (FOHSS) under the Tribhuvan University (TU) is the authentic authority to conduct the administrative business of Bachelor of Arts. The motto of FOHSS is to build up qualified and dedicated human resources in the field of humanities and social science. BA program is the leading faculty in terms of number of subjects offered and the number of department it has. This program consists of more than 30 constituent campus and more than 300 affiliated colleges where millions of students are gaining education and shaping their careers. There are many top listed colleges in Kathmandu and outside the valley for pursuing BA or Bachelor of Arts. Wide ranges of course are taught in Bachelors in Arts. Some of the subjects taught in BA are: Major English, Nepali, Mathematics, Sociology, Anthropology, History, Culture, Political Science, Economics, Journalism, International Study, Crisis Management, Social Work, etc. Examination of BA takes under the annual system. Unlike, management and science stream, it is still a three year program.

Fee structure:

The fee structure varies depending upon colleges and courses. General courses like Major Nepali, Major English, etc. can be studied at low fee however courses like BSW, International development are higher in cost. Courses in private colleges are comparatively high compared to that of public colleges.

List of Bachelor of Arts Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for Bachelor of Arts program under Tribhuvan University in Nepal.

Ratnajyoti Multiple Campus | +977-01-4258145, Bhagwati Bahal, Kathmandu
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Aadikavi BhanuBhakta Campus | 065-560096, Bigyan Chaur, Damauli, Tanahau
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Active Academy College | 01-4356400/ 01-4381691, Basundhara, Kathmandu
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Bageshwori Campus | 081 - 540086, Kohalpur
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Baneshwor Campus | 4620310, 4620332, Shantinagar, Kathmandu
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Barun Multiple Campus | 029-560195, Khandbari, Sankhuwasava
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Bhairahawa Multiple(Bahumukhi) Campus | 977-71-520205, Shanti nagar, Bhairahawa
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Objectives of Bachelor of Arts

The main objectives of the Bachelor of Arts are:

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) intends to provide students broad, comprehensive and multi-dimensional knowledge and educational foundation in the field of humanities and social science.
The course intends to provide extensive knowledge and skill development in the field of humanities and social science that becomes extremely helpful for students to make them successful in getting jobs.
The course intends to hone the analytical skills and wisdom of students so that they can be passionate activist in liberating peoples and communities from all kind of bondage that hinders overall human development and freedom.
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) intends to prepare students in such a way that they can handle the role of teacher and researcher and also manage social responsibilities in private and public sector.

Admission Requirements in Bachelor of Arts

Eligibility:

He/ She should have passed intermediate level (I.A) or +2 or equivalent degree from Tribhuvan University (TU) or board/ institution/ university recognized by TU from any stream.
Previously there was provision that students willing to read Major English/ Major Mathematics/ Major Economics and some other subjects must compulsory pass the same subject in proficiency level (+2) level within given 3 years to get the bachelor certificate. However, Tribhuvan University (TU) has removed this provision.
Students are free to choose any subjects in Bachelor of Arts or BA irrespective of their plus two background.

Entrance exam:

In Bachelor of Arts (BA), students do not need to appear in any entrance exam. They can directly get admissions.
There is also no requirement for minimum marks.

Bachelor of Arts Syllabus

Below is the detailed TU Bachelor of Arts Syllabus.

1st Year

C.Eng. 201: Comp. English
C..Nep. 201: Comp. Nepali
NeHCA 301: Major Subjects (Group A) - M. Culture
Eco. 301: Major Subject (Group A) - M. Economics
Eng. 301: Major Subject (Group A) - M. English
Nep. 301: Major Subject (Group A) - M. Nepali
Math 311-312: Major Subjects (Group B) - M. Mathematics
PS 301: Major Sbject (Group B) - M. Political Science
SoAn 301: Major Subject (Groupo B) - M. Socology and Anthropology

Below is the detailed TU Bachelor of Arts Syllabus.

2nd Year

Math 311-312: Major Subject (Group B) - M. Mathematics
C.Eng. 202: Comp. English
NeHCA 302-303: Major Subjects (Group A) - M. Culture
Eco. 302-303: Major Subject (Group A) - M. Economics
Eng. 302-303: Major Subject (Group A) - M. English
Nep. 302-303: Major Subject (Group A) - M. Nepali
Math 321-322: Major Subjects (Group B) - M. Mathematics
PS 302-303: Major Subjects (Group B) - M. Political Science
SoAn 302-303: Major Subjects (Group B) - M. Socology and Anthropology

Below is the detailed TU Bachelor of Arts Syllabus.

3rd Year

NeHCA 304-305: Major Subjects (Group A) - M. Culture
Eco. 304-305: Major Subjects (Group A) - M. Economics
Eco. 304-305: Major Subjects (Group A) - M. Economics
Eng. 304-305: Major Subjects (Group A) - M. English
Nep. 304-305: Major Subjects (Group A) - M. Nepali
Math 331-332: Major Subjects (Group B) - M. Mathematics
PS 304-305: Major Subjects (Group B) - M. Political Science
SoAn 304-305: Major Subjects (Group B) - M. Socology and Anthropology
JMC 306: Functional Subject - Journalism (Except Mathematical Group)

Scope and Career Prospects

Bachelor of Arts (BA) is the field that is linked with society and human existence. The scope of this field and need of the graduates of this field never decreases. It is evergreen faculty. BA graduates can find jobs in education sector, research institutes, colleges, universities, schools, etc. They can also find jobs in NGO/ INGOs, civil service, private organization, cultural organizations, etc. They can choose to work as freelancer, social activist, writer, editor, supervisor, consultant, director, journalist, etc. Not only this, political leader, social leader, religious leader, etc. are mainly the product of humanities and social science. There are numerous work opportunities in various positions for the BA graduates. Bachelor of Arts graduates also have good opportunities to pursue their further careers in the developed countries because the graduates have highly appreciated in the foreign countries.