What is B.A (Bachelor of Arts)?
Full form of BA is Bachelor of Arts. BA is an extremely popular undergraduate course that students puruse right after their class 12th. Here are some important facts to konw about Bachelor or Arts:
- Bachelor or Arts is usually of three years duration.
- As part of a BA course the students need to study five compulsory subjects along with few elective subjects. These subjects vary depending on the discipline selected by candidates.
- Candidates can pursue a BA course as a full time course or even as a part time course, correspondence course or in a distance education mode.
- BA courses are offered by colleges under various streams such as Design, Hospitality, Mass Communication and Pure Humanities
BA is most popular among students of Humanities and there are various specialisations under BA Humanities. The list of the most popular specialisations in BA Humanities and the colleges that offfer those specialisations is mentioned in the table below
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BA Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria for a BA course specifies that candidates should have completed their 10+2 from a recognised board. Apart from this, some colleges also specify that aspirants should have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks at their Class 12 level in order to be eligible to pursue a BA course offered by them. Some colleges also offer 5% marks relaxation in this criteria for SC/ ST candidates.
Required Skills for BA
Candidates who want to pursue a BA course need to have interest in the subjects that they choose to pursue in the course. Some of the key skills that aspirants should have in order to pursue a BA course are as mentioned below:
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Good writer |
| Fluent in language |
Logical |
| Intellectually curious |
Inquisitive |
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BA Subjects & SyllabusÂ
The subjects taught in a BA course varies on the basis of the discipline selected by the student. Apart from this, slight variation in the syllabus is also there from one college to the other. Candidates can view the subjects that they would need to study as part of their BA course below:
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BA Syllabus |
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| BA English |
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| BA Political Science |
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| BA History |
Generic Elective (Interdisciplinary Any Four)
Any Two:Â Understanding Heritage/ Art Appreciation: An Introduction to Indian Art/ Archives and museums/ Understanding Popular Culture Discipline-Specific Elective (Any Four)
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| BA Psychology |
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| BA Philosophy |
Discipline-Specific Elective-4 (DSE) Subject Centric (Any Four)
Generic Elective (GE)– 4 (Inter-Disciplinary)
Skill Enhancement Course (SEC) -2
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| BA Social Work |
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| BA Economics |
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| BA Archaeology |
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| BA Sociology |
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| BA Geography |
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| BA Anthropology |
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| BA Linguistics |
Core Courses—Discipline Specific Course (DSC)-4
Discipline-Specific Elective (DSE) Any Two
Generic Elective (Inter-Disciplinary) Any Two
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Skill Enhancement Course (SEC)
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| BA Rural Studies |
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BA Career and Jobs
After completing a BA course candidates can pursue a MA course in the same discipline in which they pursued their graduation. Candidates who want to make a career as a teacher can opt for a BEd course after completing their BA degree.
Apart from these options candidates are informed that after completing their BA course they become eligible to appear for government exams.
However, aspirants can also opt to pursue a job right after completing their BA course. Some popular job profiles that candidates can pursue after a BA course are:
- Content Writer: In this job profile one needs to research for information on the internet or even through offline sources and create original content for the medium and firm that they are employed at.
- Social Worker: In such a job profile one needs to identify and thereafter help people cope with the problems at hand.
- Airhostess/ Flight Steward: In this job profile, one joins the aviation industry and is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of passengers on board an aircraft. Apart from this, an air hostess/ flight steward also serves refreshment to passengers on an aircraft.
BA Related FAQs
Q. How is BA (Hons) better than BA?
A. On doing a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) course, you can specialise in a particular subject which is offered. In a normal BA course, there is no specialisation. Example, you can have BA (Hons) in History and can take a specialisation in Psychology or Sociology.
Q. Do I need to have learnt Sociology in Class 12 to pursue BA in Sociology?
A. It is advisable to have learnt Sociology in Class 12 in order to pursue a course in Sociology. If not, apply for admission to universities which offer admission on the basis of entrance exams.Â
Q. What can I do after BA?
A. You can pursue your further studies or pursue a job if you want to. However, it is advisable to continue with your further studies as you can specialise in subjects and narrow down on what you want to do in your career.
Q. Can I do MBA after BA?
A. Yes, you can. However, it depends also on the course which you opted for in your graduation and how it will benefit while doing your MBA.
Q. What is the duration of a BA course?
A. The general duration of a Bachelor of Arts (BA) course is three years. Some universities offer a diploma on completing your BA, which makes it four years.
Q. Are Liberal Arts courses offered through BA?
A. Yes. There are various universities and colleges which offer BA Liberal Arts courses. The duration of BA Liberal Arts is four years.
Q. What is the eligibility criteria for BA in Psychology?
A. The candidate should have done their Class 12 from a recognised board in either Humanities or Science stream and should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate.
Q. How do I get admission to BA courses at Delhi University?
A. The renowned varsity releases a cut-off list and students who meet the cut-off set according to the college, can apply for admission to the course interested in.Â
Q. Can I do BA in Political Science through distance course?
A. Yes. Now there are various universities/colleges/institutes which offer admission to BA Political Science. However, the degree is only valid unless the university is recognised by UGC.Â
Q. Can I take up another subject after doing BA in Philosophy?
A. Yes. Students can take up Master of Arts (MA) in any other subject as Philosophy can be related to any Humanities and Social Science subject.Â
Popular B.A (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in India
Christ University
Hosur Road, BangaloreInstitute of Mass Communication Film and Television Studies (IMCFTS)
Prince Anwar Shah Road, KolkataSt. Stephen's College, University of Delhi
North Campus, DelhiPopular Private B.A (Bachelor of Arts) Colleges in India
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Connaught Place, DelhiSri Sai Correspondence College
Mathikere, BangaloreTop Rated Courses
Courses
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Amity University Online
- B.A. in English, Media Studies, Visual CommunicationGITAM School of Humanities and Social Sciences, Hyderabad
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)FLAME University
- Integrated B.A.+ B.Ed.Chandigarh University
- B.A. in Journalism, Psychology, EnglishSt Pauls College
- B.A. in EnglishIGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University
- B.A. (Hons.) in ChineseJNU - Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi
- Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)Lady Shri Ram College for Women, University of Delhi
- B.A. (Hons.) in ArtsBHU - Banaras Hindu University
Popular B.A (Bachelor of Arts) Specializations in India
Popular Specializations
- Public Administration
104 Colleges
- Ancient History
39 Colleges
- French
17 Colleges
- International Relations
13 Colleges
- German
9 Colleges
- Applied Psychology
7 Colleges
- Criminology
7 Colleges
- Politics
6 Colleges
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Comments
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Can I take B.A. (Hons. ). In Archaeology and Ancient History after 12 Science.
In most of the University such specialisation at UG level is not provided, So at UG level you will have to simply opt for B.A. History Hons. Later in PG you can chose among ancient, medival and modern.
My B.A. Has completed. The percentage is 50%. What should we do next?
You can do -
1)LL.B
2) M.A. In relevant subject
3) B.Ed if your graduation subject are in correct combination)
4) M.A.
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