The Bachelor in Social Work is designed to meet the growing demand for experts in the fields of social welfare, labour welfare and social change. The programme encourages learners to apply social knowledge to a dynamic environment and gives them the social work skills needed to succeed in today's society.
Course at a glance
- Course code: BSW
- Level: Graduate
- Duration: Minimum 3 years, maximum 6 years
- Course fee: ₹4,000 per semester (boys and girls)
- Eligibility: 10+2 or equivalent examination passed (in any stream) from a council/university recognised by UGC.
- Evaluation: Term-end examination (70 marks) and assignments (30 marks) in each paper. Field work and report writing papers are assessed by an internal viva voce at the study centre (50 marks) and an external viva voce at the exam centre (50 marks).
- Exit options: The Bachelor in Social Work is awarded after completing all six semesters (three years).
Subjects and credits
Semester 1
- BSW-101 - A Fundamental Perspective of Social Work (4 credits)
- BSW-102 - Social Work: Sociology and Psychology (4 credits)
- BSW-103 - Regional Language (Gujarati / Hindi / Sanskrit / English) (4 credits)
- BSW-104 - Field Work & Report Writing - I (4 credits)
Source: BAOU Prospectus 2026. Fees, dates and rules can change, so please confirm the details on the official university website before you apply.