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Course Curriculum

Duration 36 months
Hours 15-20 hours per week
Semester 6 Sem
Course Credit 120
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Semester 1

Core Subjects

Natural Science - 1

Communicative English

Indian English Literature

Foundations of Political Science

Introduction to Sociology

Combinations available:

Indian English Literature

Communicative English

Foundations of Political Science

Introduction to Sociology

Natural Science

Introduction to Sociology

Foundations of Political Science

Indian English Literature

Communicative English

Natural Science

Foundations of Political Science

Introduction to Sociology

Indian English Literature

Communicative English

Natural Science

Semester 2

Core Subjects

Functional English

Environmental Studies

World Literature

Political Theory

Sociology in India

Combinations available:

World Literature

Functional English

Political Theory

Sociology in India

Environmental Studies

Sociology in India

Political Theory

World Literature

Functional English

Environmental Studies

Political Theory

Sociology in India

World Literature

Functional English

Environmental Studies

Semester 3

Core Subjects

Digital Fluency

Academic Writing

Essays and Poetry

Comparative Political Analysis

Rural Sociology

Combinations available:

Essays and Poetry

Universal Human Values

Comparative Political Analysis

Rural Sociology

Digital Fluency

Rural Sociology

Comparative Political Analysis

Essays and Poetry

Universal Human Values

Digital Fluency

Comparative Political Analysis

Rural Sociology

Essays and Poetry

Universal Human Values

Digital Fluency

Semester 4

Core Subjects

New Literature in English

Literary Terms, Forms, and Movements

Classical Indian Political Thought

Theories of International Relations

Urban Sociology

Methods in Social Research

Combinations available:

New Literature in English

Literary Terms, Forms, and Movements

Women Writing in English

Classical Indian Political Thought

Urban Sociology

Urban Sociology

Family, Kinship, and Marriage

Principle of Sociology

Classical Indian Political Thought

New Literature in English

Classical Indian Political Thought

Theories of International Relations

Political Economy

Urban Sociology

New Literature in English

Semester 5

Core Subjects

One Act Plays

Poetry: Evolution, Elements and Genres

Human Rights

Political Processes in India

Sociology of Change and Development

Social Problems in India

Combinations available:

Victorian and Modern Literature

Poetry: Evolution, Elements and Genres

Children’s Literature

Human Rights

Social Problems in India

Classical Sociological Thinkers

Social Problems in India

Social Demography

Human Rights

Children’s Literature

Political Processes in India

India’s Foreign Policy in a Globalized World

Human Rights

Social Problems in India

Children’s Literature

Semester 6

Core Subjects

American Literature

Novels and Short Stories

Public Policy and Administration in India

United Nations and Global Conflicts

Social Movement in India

Sociology of Change and Development

Combinations available:

American Literature

One Act Plays: Introduction & Studies

Novels and Short Stories

United Nations and Global Conflicts

Sociology of Change and Development

Sociology of Change and Development

Sociology of Education

Social Movements in India

United Nations and Global Conflicts

American Literature

United Nations and Global Conflicts

Public Policy and Administration in India

Gender and Politics

Sociology of Change and Development

American Literature

Course fee

Full course fee (Six semesters)

INR 75,000

Inclusive of all taxes

Each semester fee

INR 12,500

Inclusive of all taxes

EMI starting at

INR 2,083 /Month

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Each semester fee

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I opted for a BA with a major in English because I needed a flexible degree while working. The curriculum is comprehensive and has been a great fit for my needs.

I opted for a BA with a major in English because I needed a flexible degree while working. The curriculum is comprehensive and has been a great fit for my needs.

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I’m currently pursuing online BA with a major in Political Science due to my passion for the subject. The faculty is very good, and the curriculum is well-structured. After completing my degree, I plan to pursue an MA in Political Science.

I’m currently pursuing online BA with a major in Political Science due to my passion for the subject. The faculty is very good, and the curriculum is well-structured. After completing my degree, I plan to pursue an MA in Political Science.

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BA • SMU
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