Sri Venkateswara College

Course Name:

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) – B.A. (Hons.)

College:
Sri Venkateswara College, University of Delhi

General Details:

Duration:
3 years (6 semesters), full-time undergraduate degree

Affiliation:
University of Delhi

Medium of Instruction:
English

Eligibility Criteria:

• Completion of 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board

• Admission typically through CUET (Common University Entrance Test), as per University of Delhi's admission guidelines

• Minimum percentage requirements (usually 50-60%, depending on the subject and college)

• A background in specific subjects at the 10+2 level may be required for certain honors courses (e.g., for B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science, History, etc.)

Available Specializations (Indicative):

The B.A. (Hons.) program is offered in various specializations. Some of the common options include:

1. B.A. (Hons.) English

2. B.A. (Hons.) Political Science

3. B.A. (Hons.) History

4. B.A. (Hons.) Economics

5. B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy

6. B.A. (Hons.) Sociology

Core Subjects (Indicative):

For B.A. (Hons.) English:

• Literary Criticism

• Poetry, Drama, and Fiction

• Indian Writing in English

• Postcolonial Literature

• Contemporary British Literature

• Creative Writing

• Comparative Literature

For B.A. (Hons.) Political Science:

• Political Theories and Ideologies

• Indian Government and Politics

• Comparative Politics

• International Relations

• Public Administration

• Political Economy

• Democracy and Governance

For B.A. (Hons.) History:

• Ancient, Medieval, and Modern History

• Historiography

• World History

• Colonialism and Post-Colonialism

• History of Indian Nationalism

• Contemporary History

For B.A. (Hons.) Economics:

• Microeconomics

• Macroeconomics

• Econometrics

• Development Economics

• Indian Economy

• International Economics

• Public Economics

For B.A. (Hons.) Philosophy:

• Classical and Modern Western Philosophy

• Indian Philosophy

• Logic

• Ethics

• Political Philosophy

• Philosophy of Mind

• Contemporary Philosophy

For B.A. (Hons.) Sociology:

• Sociological Theory

• Indian Society and Social Change

• Gender Studies

• Social Research Methods

• Urban Sociology

• Political Sociology

• Sociology of Development

Skill Enhancement:

• Emphasis on research and critical thinking

• Enhancement of communication, debating, and writing skills

• In-depth analysis of subject matter through seminars, projects, and internships

Career Opportunities:

• Teaching and Research

• Media and Journalism

• Public Relations

• Advertising and Marketing

• Human Resources

• Civil Services (UPSC, State Services, etc.)

• Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs)

• Further studies (M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D.)