Graduate
Bachelor of Arts
Study languages, society and ideas while developing reading, writing and analytical skills.
- Duration
- Usually 3–4 years
- Eligibility
- 12th pass
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Arts, Design and Social Sciences
Study people, society, languages, creative design and library science through arts, social-work and information pathways.
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Is this the right direction for you?
These programmes encourage critical thinking, communication, creative expression and the organisation of knowledge. Subject combinations, fieldwork, portfolios and entry qualifications vary, so compare the actual programme syllabus with your longer-term study goals.
What you could explore
- Languages and communication
- Society and culture
- Creative practice
- Information organisation
Entry routes & eligibility
Undergraduate pathways typically follow Class 12, while postgraduate pathways generally require a relevant bachelor’s degree. Diploma and certificate entry routes vary. Check the individual course for required subjects, minimum marks, entrance tests and the institution’s current admission rules.
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11 course optionsCourses in Arts, Design and Social Sciences
Postgraduate
Master of Arts
An MA develops a deeper understanding of one humanities or social-science discipline.
- Duration
- Usually 2 years
- Eligibility
- Graduate
Graduate
Bachelor of Social Work
BSW introduces organised work with individuals, groups and communities.
- Duration
- Usually 3–4 years
- Eligibility
- 12th pass
Postgraduate
Master of Social Work
MSW develops professional understanding of social-work methods and supervised practice.
- Duration
- Usually 2 years
- Eligibility
- Graduate
Diploma
Diploma in Library Science
A library-science diploma introduces how information resources are organised and made accessible.
- Duration
- Institution specific
- Eligibility
- 12th pass
Professional
Bachelor of Library Science
BLIS develops knowledge of organising, retrieving and providing information in libraries.
- Duration
- Often 1 year
- Eligibility
- Graduate
Postgraduate
Master of Library Science
MLIS builds on earlier library and information-science study.
- Duration
- Often 1 year
- Eligibility
- Course specific
Professional
Graphic Design
Graphic design uses visual communication to make information clear and recognisable.
- Duration
- Programme specific
- Eligibility
- Course specific
Professional
Fine Arts
Fine Arts develops visual expression through studio practice, observation and critique.
- Duration
- Programme specific
- Eligibility
- Course specific
Professional
Mass Communication
Mass communication studies how information is produced and shared across media.
- Duration
- Programme specific
- Eligibility
- 12th pass
Professional
Music Studies
Music studies can focus on performance, theory, composition or particular musical traditions.
- Duration
- Programme specific
- Eligibility
- Course specific