Bachelor of Social Work (Honours) – BSW

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Honours program at the University of Calicut is a four-year undergraduate course designed to equip students with the knowledge, values, and skills required for professional social work practice. Aligned with the Calicut University Four Year Undergraduate Programme (CUFYUGP) Regulations 2024, the program focuses on social justice, community development, human rights, and welfare services.

Students gain both theoretical understanding and hands-on fieldwork experience in areas like community organization, family welfare, healthcare, and social policy. The course prepares graduates for careers in NGOs, government agencies, healthcare institutions, and international organizations.

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Program Overview

Duration: 3 years (6 semesters)

Eligibility:
Candidates who have passed the Higher Secondary Examination (Plus Two) of the Kerala State Board or any equivalent examination in any stream are eligible for admission.

Medium of Instruction: English

Curriculum Structure

The BSW program is designed to provide a strong foundation in social work theory and practice through a combination of classroom learning, fieldwork, and research activities.

Core Subjects

The program includes essential subjects that build professional knowledge and skills in social work:

  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Fields of Social Work
  • Social Case Work
  • Social Group Work
  • Community Organization and Social Action
  • Social Work Administration
  • Social Work Research and Statistics
  • Rural and Urban Community Development
  • Gandhian Philosophy and Social Work
  • Project Planning and Management
  • Community Health and Health Care Services
  • Legal Information for Social Workers

Complementary Subjects

To provide interdisciplinary knowledge, students study subjects from related fields such as:

  • Sociology (Principles of Sociology, Indian Society)
  • Psychology (Psychological Processes, Human Development)

Electives

Students can specialize in specific areas of interest in the final semester:

  • Gender and Development in Social Work
  • Social Movements and Social Development
  • Social Work with Elderly

Skill Enhancement & Audit Courses

These courses help students develop practical and professional competencies:

  • Environmental Studies
  • Disaster Management
  • Human Rights / Intellectual Property Rights / Consumer Protection
  • Gender Studies / Gerontology

Field Work (Practical Training)

Fieldwork is a core component of the BSW program:

  • Regular field visits and observation (from Semester 1)
  • Rural camp (Semester 2)
  • Community-based fieldwork (Semester 4)
  • Agency-based concurrent fieldwork (Final Semester)

This ensures real-world exposure to social issues and professional practice.

Internships / Practical Exposure

Students gain hands-on experience through:

  • NGO placements
  • Community development projects
  • Social welfare organizations
  • Health and educational institutions

Project Work

  • A research-based project is carried out in the final semester
  • Focuses on real social issues, data collection, analysis, and intervention strategies

Program Highlights

  • Strong focus on field-based learning
  • Interdisciplinary approach combining sociology, psychology, and social sciences
  • Emphasis on community engagement and social justice
  • Prepares students for careers in NGOs, healthcare, counseling, development sectors, and government services

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