Bachelor of Social Work Honours with Research
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*BSW Honours Research Admission 2024 Open
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*BSW Honours Research Admission 2024 Open
Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, a leading institution in India renowned for its commitment to academic excellence and social responsibility, offers a unique Bachelor of Social Work (Honours Research) program. This four-year undergraduate program is designed to prepare students for a career in social work by combining rigorous academic study with hands-on research experience. Through a comprehensive curriculum and practical training opportunities, students gain the knowledge, skills, and ethical understanding necessary to address complex social issues and promote social change.
The Bachelor of Social Work (Honours Research) program at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham is a multidisciplinary course of study that integrates principles of social work with research methodologies. The curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics including social welfare policies, human behaviour, community development, counselling techniques, advocacy, social justice, Gender, Technology, Research and field work practicum. Students are exposed to theoretical frameworks, practical skills, and ethical principles that are essential for effective social work practice.
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Candidates born on or after 1st July 2003.
12th or equivalent with an aggregate minimum of 50% marks from CBSE /State Board/ICSE.
It is mandatory to meet the required eligibility criteria to complete the admission process. Admission process and seat confirmation will complete only after submission of educational documents and full fee payment including caution deposit.
4 Years (with multiple exit options as listed below)
| Offering Dept | NEP Course Category | Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Credits |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK101 | Foundations of Social Work Practice | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK102 | Introduction to Psychology – Human Behaviour and Development | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK103 | Social Science Concepts and Social Work | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | SEC | 24SWK104 | Introduction to Computing- level 1 | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| HUM | AEC | Language I | 2 0 0 | 2 | |
| HUM | AEC | 24ENG101 | English I | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK190 | Field Work-I (Orientation Visits) | 0 0 2 | 2 |
| CUL | VAC | 22ADM101 | Foundations of Indian Heritage | 2 0 1 | 2 |
| CUL | VAC | 22AVP103 | Mastery over Mind (MAOM) | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
| Offering Dept | NEP Course Category | Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Credits |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK111 | Working with Individuals and Groups | 4 0 0 | 4 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK112 | Community Organisation and Social Action | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK113 | Introduction to Indian Constitution and Legal system | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK114 | Career Prospects in Social Work | 1 0 0 | 1 |
| DSW | SEC | 24SWK115 | Introduction to computing- level 2 | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| HUM | AEC | 24ENG111 | English II | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| HUM | AEC | Language II | 2 0 0 | 2 | |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK191 | Field Work -II (Block Mode) | 0 0 4 | 4 |
| CUL | VAC | 22ADM111 | Glimpses of Glorious India | 2 0 1 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 22 |
| Offering Dept | NEP Course Category | Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Credits |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK201 | Social Policy, Planning and Development | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSE | 24SWK202 | Introduction to Public Health | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSE | 24SWK203 | Foundations of Sustainable Development | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK204 | Contemporary Social Problems and Concerns | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK290 | Field Work -III (Block Mode)- PRA Specific | 0 0 4 | 4 |
| DSW | SEC | 24SWK205 | Introduction to Computing- Level 3 | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| GE | Open Elective ** | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
| CIR | AEC | 24ELS201 | Essential Life Skills -I | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| ADM | VAC | Amrita Value Programme I | 1 0 0 | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 22 |
| Offering Dept | NEP Course Category | Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Credits |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK211 | Social Welfare Administration | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK212 | Social Work with Differently Abled | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSE | 24SWK213 | Communication for Social and Behavioural Change | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSE | 24SWK214 | Introduction to Family Welfare and Child Protection | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSE | 24SWK215 | Climate Change and Disaster Management | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | SEC | 24SWK216 | Introduction to Computing- Level 4 | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK291 | Field Work -IV (Block Mode)- PRA Specific | 0 0 4 | 4 |
| CIR | AEC | 24ELS211 | Essential Life Skills II | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| GE | Open Elective ** | 3 0 0 | 3 | ||
| ADM | VAC | Amrita Value Programme II | 1 0 0 | 1 | |
| Total Credits | 24 |
| Offering Dept | NEP Course Category | Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Credits |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK301 | Management for Social Work Practice | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK302 | Psychosocial Perspectives and Counselling | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSE | 24SWK303 | Human Rights and Social Justice | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK304 | Quantitative Research in Social Work | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | SEC | 24SWK305 | Introduction to Computing- Level 5 | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK390 | Field Work -V (Block Mode) | 0 0 4 | 4 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK391 | Rural/Tribal Camp | 0 0 2 | 2 |
| DSW | SEC | 24SWK306 | Mentor Programme I | 1 0 0 | 1 |
| CIR | AEC | 24ELS301 | Essential Life Skills -III | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 22 |
| Offering Dept | NEP Course Category | Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Credits |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK311 | Social Legislation for Social Work | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK312 | Qualitative Research in Social Work | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK313 | Sustainable Community Development | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK314 | Project Formulation and Management | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | SEC | 24SWK315 | Introduction to Computing- Level 6 | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSE | 24SWK316 | Mentor Programme II | 1 0 0 | 1 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK392 | Field Work -VI – Block Mode | 0 0 4 | 4 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK399 | Research Project -I | 0 0 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 21 |
| Offering Dept | NEP Course Category | Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Credits |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK401 | Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Work | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK497 | Research Project – II | 0 0 4 | 4 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK402 | Foundations of Academic Writing and Research ethics and values | 3 0 0 | 3 |
| DSW | DSE | 24SWK403 | Data Analysis and Interpretation | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK404 | Introduction to computing- level 7 | 2 0 0 | 2 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK490 | Field Work -VII | 0 0 4 | 4 |
| CIR | AEC | 24ELS401 | Essential Life Skills -IV | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| Total Credits | 20 |
| Offering Dept | NEP Course Category | Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Credits |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK499 | Research Project – III | 0 0 10 | 10 |
| DSW | DSC | 24SWK498 | Block Placement / Internship | 10 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | ||||
| GrandTotal | 172 |
| Semester | Course Code | Course Title | L-T-P | Credits |
| I | 24HIN103 | Hindi I | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| I | 24MAL103 | Malayalam I | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| I | 24TAM103 | Tamil I | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| II | 24HIN113 | Hindi II | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| II | 24MAL113 | Malayalam II | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| II | 24TAM113 | Tamil II | 1 0 2 | 2 |
| Course Code | Title | L-T-P | Credits |
| 22ADM201 | Strategic Lessons from Mahabharata | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22ADM211 | Leadership from Ramayana | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP210 | Kerala Mural Art and Painting | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP218 | Yoga Therapy and Lessons | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP212 | Introduction to Traditional Indian Systems of Medicine | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP201 | Amma’s Life and Message to the modern world | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP204 | Lessons from the Upanishads | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP205 | Message of the Bhagavad Gita | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP206 | Life and Message of Swami Vivekananda | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP207 | Life and Teachings of Spiritual Masters of India | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP208 | Insights into Indian Arts and Literature | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP213 | Traditional Fine Arts of India | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP214 | Principles of Worship in India | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP215 | Temple Mural Arts in Kerala | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP218 | Insights into Indian Classical Music | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP219 | Insights into Traditional Indian Painting | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP220 | Insights into Indian Classical Dance | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP221 | Indian Martial Arts and Self Defence | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| 22AVP209 | Yoga and Meditation | 1-0-0 | 1 |
| Open Electives UG | ||||
| Course Code | Course Title | L T P | Credit | ES |
| 21OEL231 | A Journey towards Free India | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL232 | Political Leadership | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL233 | Social issues in Contemporary India | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL234 | The Story of Indian Business | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL235 | Industrial Psychology | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL236 | Advertising | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL237 | Basic Statistics | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL238 | Citizen Journalism | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL239 | Creative Writing for Beginners | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL240 | Desktop Support and Services | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL241 | Development Journalism | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL242 | Digital Photography | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL243 | Emotional Intelligence | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL244 | Essence of Spiritual Literature | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL245 | Film Theory | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL246 | Fundamentals of Network Administration | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL247 | Gender Studies | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL248 | Glimpses of Indian Economy and Polity | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL249 | Graphics and Web-designing Tools | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL250 | Green Marketing | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL251 | Healthcare and Technology | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL252 | History of English Literature | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL253 | Indian Writing in English | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL254 | Industrial Relations and Labour Welfare | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL255 | Introduction to Ancient Indian Yogic and Vedic Wisdom | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL256 | Introduction to Computer Hardware | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL257 | Introduction to Event Management | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL258 | Introduction to Media | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL259 | Introduction to Right to Information Act | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL260 | Introduction to Translation | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL261 | Linguistic Abilities | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL262 | Literary Criticism and Theory | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL263 | Macro Economics | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL264 | Managing Failure | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL265 | Media Management | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL266 | Micro Economics | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL267 | Micro Finance, Small Group Management and Cooperatives | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL268 | Negotiation and Counselling | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL269 | New Literatures | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL270 | Non-Profit Organization | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL271 | Personal Effectiveness | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL272 | Perspectives in Astrophysics and Cosmology | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL273 | Principles of Marketing | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL274 | Principles of Public Relations | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL275 | Science, Society and Culture | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL276 | Statistical Analysis | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL277 | Teamwork and Collaboration | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL278 | The Message of Bhagwad Gita | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL279 | Understanding Travel and Tourism | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL280 | Videography | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL281 | Vistas of English Literature | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL282 | Web-Designing Techniques | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL283 | Organic Farming | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL284 | Basic Legal Awareness on Protection of Women and Rights | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL285 | Ritual Performances of Kerala | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL286 | Documenting Social Issues | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL287 | Fabrication of Advanced Solar Cell | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL288 | Basic Concepts of X-ray Diffraction | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL289 | Introduction to FORTRAN and GNUPLOT | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL290 | Introduction to Porous Materials | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL291 | Forensic Science | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL292 | Introduction to solar Physics | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL293 | Recycling Recovery and Treatment Methods for Wastes | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL294 | Acting and Dramatic Presentation | 2 0 2 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL295 | Computerized Accounting | 2 0 2 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL296 | Kerala Mural Art and Painting | 2 0 2 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL297 | Painting | 2 0 2 | 3 | J |
| 21OEL298 | Reporting Rural Issues | 3 0 0 | 3 | J |
** Free Electives – This will include courses offered by Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences/ Faculty Arts, Commerce and Media / Faculty of Management/Amrita Darshanam – (International Centre for Spiritual Studies)
The program places a strong emphasis on research, enabling students to develop critical thinking skills, analytical abilities, and research competencies. Through coursework and hands-on research projects, students learn to conduct empirical studies, analyze data, and contribute to the evidence base of social work practice.
The Honours Research track provides students with the opportunity to undertake advanced coursework and independent research under the guidance of faculty mentors. This allows students to pursue their academic interests in depth and produce a high-quality research thesis on a topic of their choice.
Students have the opportunity to gain practical experience through field placements in social welfare agencies, non-profit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations. These placements provide students with hands-on experience working with diverse populations and addressing real-world social issues.
The program adopts an interdisciplinary approach, drawing upon insights from sociology, psychology, economics, political science, technology and other relevant disciplines. This interdisciplinary perspective equips students with a comprehensive understanding of the complex social dynamics and systemic factors that shape individuals’ lives and communities.
Ethical considerations are integral to the curriculum, with an emphasis on promoting social justice, human rights, and cultural competence. Students learn to navigate ethical dilemmas, uphold professional standards, and advocate for the rights and dignity of marginalized and vulnerable populations.
Graduates of the program are well-equipped to pursue diverse career opportunities in social work practice, research, policy analysis, advocacy, community development, and social welfare administration. They may find employment in a wide range of settings including social service agencies, NGOs, government departments, healthcare facilities, schools, and international organizations.
Students receive exposure from full-time, qualified, and experienced faculty members, including international instructors, which prepares them to secure placements nationally and abroad. The global relationships and first-rate facilities and infrastructure further enhance this. There is a strong emphasis on engaging students in research projects to get students ready to submit their own excellent research papers to peer-reviewed international journals. Students gain exposure to international events such as C20 as well as workshops and seminars led by nationally and internationally renowned professionals serving as visiting faculty.
| Amritapuri | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Fees | Non -Scholarship Fees | Caution Deposit |
| 45000 | 75000 | 5000 |
| Hostel Fee / Mess Fee: 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hostel Fees | Annual | INR 25,600/- |
| Mess Fees | Annual | INR 45,000/- |
| Caution Deposit | One Time | INR 5,000/- |
| College Fee (A) | Year I 2024 – 25 | Year II, III and IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fees | Annual | 65,000 | 65000 |
| Caution Deposit | One Time | 5,000 | – |
| TOTAL | 70,000 | 65000 | |
| Hostel Fee* (B) | 2024 -25 | Year II, III and IV | |
| Room Rent | Annual | 40,000 | To be Notified |
| TOTAL | 40,000 | ||
| Mess Fee* (C) | 2024 – 25 | Year II, III and IV | |
| Mess | Annual | 40,000 | To be Notified |
| GRAND TOTAL | 1,50,000 |
*Hostel & Mess fee for the year 2025-26 and upcoming years will be notified in beginning of the semester
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