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BSW Program

Bachelor of Social Work

A professional career in social work, with field practice across diverse communities.

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Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Structure
4 annual terms
Affiliation
Tribhuvan University
Overview

About the BSW program

The BSW Program at SWSC is a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Program in Social Work (coupled either with Major English or Psychology) under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Tribhuvan University. This four-year program is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed for a professional career in social work. The curriculum covers human behavior, social welfare policies, and research methods, with practical training to address critical situations and support diverse populations such as the elderly, people with disabilities, and individuals with mental health issues.

Why SWSC for BSW

  • Intensive fieldwork and practicum providing unparalleled hands-on experience in real-world social work settings
  • Extensive opportunities for profound community engagement and social upliftment initiatives
  • A rich multidisciplinary approach integrating essential knowledge from sociology, psychology, economics, and political science
  • Essential skill-based training in empathetic communication, effective counseling, and strategic advocacy
  • Robust internship and job placement support in leading social welfare organizations and NGOs
  • Guest lectures from renowned social workers, activists, and policymakers
  • Development of research skills for social impact assessment and program evaluation
Course cycle

BSW year-wise structure

First YearFull marks 500
  • ENG 401Compulsory English-I
  • SW 421Introduction to Social Work
  • SW 422Basic Sociology for Social Work
  • ENGL 421 / PSY 421Reading, Writing and Thinking / Introduction to Psychology
  • ENGL 422 / PSY 422History of English Literature and Criticism / Social Psychology
Second YearFull marks 500
  • NP 402Compulsory Nepali
  • SW 423Basic Psychology for Social Work
  • SW 424ASocial Case Work Practice
  • SW 424BSocial Work Practice with Groups
  • ENGL 423 / PSY 423Prose: Essays and Short Stories / Adolescence and Juvenile Delinquency
  • ENGL 424 / PSY 424Reading and Responding to Poetry / Abnormal Psychology
Third YearFull marks 500
  • ENG 403Compulsory English-II
  • SW 425ACommunity Organization
  • RDS 410Development Practices (Elective)
  • ENGL 425 / PSY 425Visual Arts / Psychosocial Counseling
  • SO 410Federalism, Governance and Local Level Planning (Elective)
Fourth YearFull marks 500
  • SW 426Research Method and Academic Writing
  • SW 427Indigenous Social Work Practice of Nepal
  • ENGL 426 / PSY 426Drama and Novel / Industrial and Organizational Psychology
  • ENGL 427 / PSY 427Research and Writing / Research Methods and Academic Writing
  • NPS 404Nepal Adhyayan

Eligibility

+2 or equivalent in any discipline from any institution recognized by Tribhuvan University.

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Admissions are open for Bachelor and Master programs affiliated to Tribhuvan University. Talk to our counselors or visit the campus in Basundhara.

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