Humanities & Social Sciences

There are several reasons why candidates prefer to pursue Humanities and Social Science courses. Some of these are as follows:

• Professionals who have completed their degrees in the humanities and social sciences have a wide range of career options.
• There are various job profiles accessible in both the private and public sectors, which draw students towards this course. Journalism, Social sector, creative arts, and civil service are just a few of the intriguing career paths available to professionals.
• The Humanities centre on art,  music, and literature, on the other hand, the Social Sciences focus on anthropology, archaeology, and politics.
• Many humanities and social Science graduates want to work in the social sector and help less fortunate people live better lives. Working opportunities exist with NGOs, Social Welfare Organisations,  Anthropology, Non-Profit Organisations, and a variety of other groups.

There are many reasons why candidates prefer to pursue BA in Social Work course. Some of these are as follows:

• Students who pursue BA in Social Work course have career opportunities that are not available in other domains. The salaries are justified and there is less competition in the field.
• The majority of Indian universities have tuition costs under INR 1 lakh, making studying BA in Social Work there reasonably feasible for most people. Also, aspirants who want to undertake BSW courses need to possess empathy and good communication skills. They should also be well aware of the social problems of the area wherein they work and also possess good communication skills.
• The syllabus of BA in Social Work courses is created in such a way as to instil in the students the required social sensitivity and confidence to foster them as agents of societal change and benefit.

Undergraduate candidates are required to have passed the 12th class or a similar exam from a recognised board such as CBSE, ICSE or a State Board to be eligible for a B.A. course at Osmania University. They should have obtained a minimum of 40% marks in 12th standard through proper channels. There is no dedicated entrance exam for the regular B.A. course. The selection is generally on the basis of merit. According to government norms, reservation benefits are there for the SC/ST/OBC categories. Students from outside the state can apply but they have to produce additional documents like eligibility certificates. The students are suggested to keep visiting the official website of Osmania University for the latest information on the dates of admission, the documents required, and the guidelines for counselling.