BSW
A 4-year Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), affiliated with Tribhuvan University, offered at Himalaya College, Koteshwor, Kathmandu, focused on community development, social research and casework for NGO, INGO and public-welfare careers.
Duration
4 Years, 8 Semesters
Affiliation
Tribhuvan University (TU)
A 4-year Bachelor of Social Work, affiliated with Tribhuvan University, focused on community development, social research and casework for students heading into the NGO, INGO and public-welfare sectors.
Subjects / Syllabus Overview
- Introduction to Social Work
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Community Development
- Research Methods
Career Prospects
BSW graduates go on to work with NGOs and INGOs, government social welfare programs, community development projects, and healthcare/counseling-adjacent roles, or pursue a Master of Social Work for clinical or policy-focused career tracks.
Message from the Coordinator
Manish Rai
Program Coordinator
Our primary goal is to provide quality education that ultimately meets the market curriculum. The course offerings, and syllabus are designed to align with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and student’s career goals.
Syllabus
BSW runs across 4 years, combining classroom study with supervised fieldwork placements from Year 2 onward.
Year 1
- Introduction to Social Work
- Basic Sociology for Social Work
- English
- Nepali
- Nepal Studies
- Academic/Report Writing
Year 2
- Basic Psychology for Social Work
- Social Case Work Practice
- Social Work Practice with Groups
- Supervised Fieldwork I
Year 3
- Social Issues & Leadership Development
- Community Organization & Development
- Specialization electives begin
- Supervised Fieldwork II
Year 4
- Theoretical Ideologies of Social Work
- Advanced Specialization Courses
- Research Methods
- Capstone Fieldwork & Research Project
Fee Structure
| Fee Head | Amount |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee (one-time) | NPR 25,000 |
| Tuition Fee (per semester) | NPR 35,000 |
| Examination Fee (per semester) | NPR 3,500 |
| Library & Computer Lab Fee | NPR 5,000 |
| ID Card & Miscellaneous | NPR 2,000 |
Figures above are indicative for the 4 Years, 8 Semesters program and may be revised. Please contact the admissions office for the current, detailed fee structure and available scholarships/installment options.
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