Swami Shraddhanand College

B.A. (Hons.) – Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) is a three-year undergraduate program focused on a single subject specialization. Unlike the general B.A. Programme, B.A. (Hons.) provides in-depth academic training in one core discipline, preparing students for advanced study or specific career paths.

B.A. (Hons.) Courses Typically Offered at Swami Shraddhanand College:

1. B.A. (Hons.) in Hindi

   • Focus: Modern and classical Hindi literature, literary criticism, Hindi language, and translation.

   • Career Paths: Teaching, Journalism, Translation, Civil Services, Publishing.

2. B.A. (Hons.) in English

   • Focus: British, American, and Indian literature; literary theory; poetry; drama; critical analysis.

   • Career Paths: Writing, Media, Content Development, Teaching, Editing, Civil Services.

3. B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science

   • Focus: Political theory, Indian government, international relations, public policy, comparative politics.

   • Career Paths: Civil Services, Public Administration, NGOs, Law, Journalism.

4. B.A. (Hons.) in History

   • Focus: Indian and world history from ancient to modern periods; historical methods and analysis.

   • Career Paths: Academia, Research, Archaeology, Museums, Civil Services.

5. B.A. (Hons.) in Geography

   • Focus: Physical and human geography, cartography, GIS, environmental studies.

   • Career Paths: Urban Planning, GIS Analyst, Environmental Consultancy, Teaching.

(Note: The actual list of available honors subjects may vary year to year based on faculty and intake.)

Course Components

• Core Papers in the chosen discipline

• Discipline-specific Electives

• Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC)

• Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AECC) like English Communication and Environmental Science

• Generic Electives (GE) from other departments

Admission and Eligibility

• Eligibility: Class 12 pass with required subject combinations

• Admission Process: Through CUET (Common University Entrance Test) as per Delhi University norms

Duration and Mode

• Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

• Mode: Full-time, regular course