BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) is an undergraduate professional degree that trains students in social work theory, methods and supervised fieldwork.
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Duration | 3 years |
| Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream |
| Entrance Route | CUET-UG at participating universities; others admit through merit or their own entrance test |
What you will study
- Social work theory, methods and ethics
- Fieldwork placements in community, medical or corporate settings
- Social policy, welfare administration and human rights
- Counselling and community-intervention techniques
Career directions
- NGOs, development-sector and community-welfare organisations
- Medical and psychiatric social work in hospitals
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) roles
- Government welfare schemes and public administration
Why fieldwork matters
BSW programmes require supervised fieldwork placements alongside classroom study, which is central to how the degree is professionally recognised for social-work practice.