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Distance or Correspondence degrees have been gaining lot of traction nowadays, but major missing with this mode of learning is practical exposure and live face to face as well as peer learning, major group participating activities which evolves values like Team Building Entrepreneurship and Leadership.
In my opinion, distance degrees are only recommended if you have suitable work experience of more than 10 plus years and you don't have time to quit your job or simultaneously pursue any degree.
It is always recommended to take up full time courses be it UG or PG, because only then you would receive in depth grasping of fundamentals and you can see an all-round development in all areas.
Undoubtedly, distance degrees add up your work experience while you're graduation is ongoing, but at the sake of partial learning and limited growth curve which is potentially degrades its value and is of least importance as you go up the ladder.
Half knowledge is always dangerous as the saying goes, is so true here.
Hence, correspondence or distance arts courses are definitely not recommended.

Yes, you can definitely take admission in Bachelors in Social Work (BSW) course if you are not from arts stream.
Different universities have different admission criteria, some take students based on your 12th class marks and some conduct their own written admission test.
Bachelor of social work is a good course and nowadays there are many scopes of this course and if you want to join this course then you have to do it. If you have interest in it then it is best for your career and you should go for it. There are very few people who want to do social work. So, it is best if you want to do this course.
Qualification for this course:
You need 12th in any disciple from a recognized university.
The student should have background of social science, social psychology, sociology or any other related field.
Some institutes conduct the entrance exam for the admission and after that interview occurs.
Duration of the course: 3 years
Subjects in this field which you have to study after getting admission:
Introduction to social work
Problems of the society
Social work administration
Social case work
Social work and statistics

Hi,
Both the courses are totally different from each other.
A course in foreign language gives you a chance to learn about the language, culture and tradition of a particular community whereas, political science provides you an opportunity to learn about the political system. Therefore, you should pursue a course according to your interest.
Both the courses offer a wide range of career opportunities.
By pursuing a course in foreign language you can become a translator, teacher, freelancer and interpreter.
Many multinational companies hire people who have knowledge of languages such as French, German, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, etc.
After BA political science you can do MA in political science and appear for UGC NET exam for Assistant professor.
You can do LLB and become a lawyer or you can also appear for Union Public Service Commission or State Public Service Commission exams.
You can also appear for management entrance exams and pursue MBA.
In a nutshell, you are eligible for all the entrance exams after both BA in foreign language and BA in political science.

Hi,
English Literature definitely has an edge over philosophy for sure. An English Literature or Philosophy degree qualifies you for any number of careers that have no specific skill set. Basically, it is a degree that assures potential. For instance, many people think you must have a degree to do job, but most entry-level jobs have such a steep learning curve that the need for a specific degree is obviated. Lots of English and Liberal Arts Major are doing jobs in marketing, communications, sales, etc.
All the Philosophy Majors, whom I know graduated in computer science. All the English majors who went to graduate school became lawyers or MBAs.
All the best.

Hi,
The Department traces its origin to the establishment of the Y.W.C.A School of Social Work in 1946 at Lucknow. It was established by the Y.W.C.A of India, Burma and Ceylon, which later became National Y.W.C.A of India. It started a one year programme to give training in social work to the women who were demobilized by the Armed Services, known as the Womens Auxillary Corps of India, following the end of World War II in 1946.
The school started under the directorship of MS. Nora Ventura who was then the Secretary of Religious Education Committee of the Y.W.C.A, with two students - one from Sindh and the other from Bengal. Later in 1946 MS. Elmina Lucke, a noted social work educationist of considerable standing and experience, took over as Consultant Organizer of the School. In 1947 the school moved to Delhi and with the efforts of the then Vice Chancellor of University of Delhi Sir Maurice Gwyer; the old Air Force Barracks located on the corner of the Mall Road and 3 - University Road was given to the School.
Due to the initiatives and efforts of MS. Lucke, post-graduate programme was started which in 1948 was affiliated to the University of Delhi and the name was changed to Delhi School of Social Work. The school was then governed by a board, which included as members in the board were representatives from the Y.W.C.A, the Ministries of Education and Health and the University of Delhi. Dorothy Moses was appointed as the First Principal of the School. She was succeeded by M.S. Gore and S.N. Ranade as Principals of Delhi School of Social Work. D.S.S.W was taken over by University of Delhi in 1962 and became a post graduate institution maintained by the university. PhD programme was started in 1965 and in 1976 M. Phil Programme was introduced. In 1979 Delhi School of Social Work (DSSW) became the Department of Social Work, University of Delhi.
All the best.

Hi,
Only University of Delhi: Department of Social Work, New Delhi offers MSW in Delhi University.
Admission to the Department of Social Work is open to both men and women having completed a Bachelor's Degree programme of 3 years duration from a recognized University. The eligibility criteria for admissions to the year 2011 12 are as follows: a) Any person with a Bachelors Degree or its equivalent (under the 10+2+3 year) in any discipline with minimum 55% marks from recognized university is eligible to apply. b) B.A. (H) Social Work student with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized University are eligible to apply. c) Those candidates who are appearing in the final year examination of the Bachelors degree are also eligible to apply subject to the qualification listed above. d) Candidates belonging to SC/ST shall be eligible as per Delhi University rules to pass with the minimum marks. e) PWD candidates shall be allowed 5% relaxation in the eligibility requirement. Before applying for admission, the candidate should ensure that the minimum eligibility requirements are met and that he/she has attained the age of twenty years on or before the first day of October of the year in which admission is sought. Candidates whose result for the qualifying examination is awaited may also apply provisionally. They must submit a copy of their result latest by August 31, 2012 failing which the offer of admission shall stand cancelled.
All the best.