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Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Studies)

APU > Education and Liberal Arts > Bachelor of Arts (Liberal Studies)
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Duration
3 Years
Credits
120
Intake
100
Full Time
Yes
Part Time
Yes
External
NA

Develop the tools needed to achieve your personal and professional goals through BA in Liberal Studies Program, which is duly approved by UGC.   

Our part-time BA program provides you with the well-rounded expertise you need to advance your career while also balancing personal and professional commitments. We offer flexible options to take classes in the evenings and on a part-time basis, making it possible for you to earn a degree without interrupting your career. 

A strength and attraction of the BA (Liberal Studies) are the many options it provides for students to organize a study program that is both personally interesting and professionally relevant. Moreover, such a major sharpens awareness of art, history, philosophy, and technology and the impact of these disciplines on contemporary issues. In doing so, Liberal Studies increases students’ abilities to think and to communicate clearly.

We look for applicants who are curious, determined and creative. We take into account special talents or successes that might not appear on a transcript. If this sounds like you, choose APU.

APU aims to provide you with the foundation to use knowledge in a manner that will help you become more successful thinkers, decision-makers and leaders. These liberal studies core classes are designed to promote critical and creative thinking as you learn how to draw upon diverse disciplinary perspectives and modes of inquiry, help in the development of communication skills and support efforts toward professional career development.

You will be able to make connections across various fields of your choosing, applying knowledge to real-world problems, and gaining diverse and applicable skills such as problem-solving, research, leadership and teamwork.

The BA in Liberal Studies equips students for careers in any number of fields, including education, law, communications and marketing, and the government and non-profit sectors. The degree also provides a strong foundation for further graduate study.

A Liberal Studies degree may also be used to prepare for graduate study in these areas:

  • B.Ed.
  • MBA
  • LL.B.
  • Literature
  • Journalism
  • Library Science
  • Philosophy
  • Psychology
  • Yoga

Eligibility Criteria

For National Students
Sr. Secondary (10+2)  or equivalent

For International Students
The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the prerequisite subjects for admission into the desired program.

Syllabus

FIRST YEAR

Paper Code Title of the Course
First Semester
BAL-101 English : English Communication Skills
BAL-102 Sociology : Introduction to Sociology
BAL-103 Political Science :  Introduction to Political Theory
BAL-104 Environmental Education
Second Semester
BAL-201 BAL-202 English : Individual and Society
or
History : History of India upto C. 300 CE
BAL-203 Sociology : Sociology of India
BAL-204 Political Science :  State Politics in India 
BAL-205 Communication Excellence Program (Online)

SECOND YEAR

Paper Code Title of the Course
Third Semester
BAL-301 BAL-302 English :  Language Through Literature 
or
History :History of India from C. 300 to 1206 CE
BAL-303 Sociology : Sociological Theories
BAL-304 Political Science :  Introduction to International Relations 
BAL-305 Understanding the Self & Yoga
Fourth Semester
BAL-401 BAL-402 English :  British Literature 
or
History : History of India from C. 1206 to 1707 CE
BAL-403 Sociology : Methods of Sociological Enquiry
BAL-404 Political Science :  Comparative Government and Politics 
BAL-405 Teamwork Skill (Online)

THIRD YEAR

Paper Code Title of the Course
Fifth Semester
  Discipline Specific Paper – 1
  Discipline Specific Paper – 2
BAL-501 IT Tools and Applications
BAL502 Ayurveda Lifestyle
Sixth Semester
  Discipline Specific Paper – 3
  Discipline Specific Paper – 4
BAL-601 Disaster Management
BAL-602 Leadership Skill (Online)

Discipline Specific Paper
Paper Code Title of the Course
History
BAH-501 Elective – 1 : History of India from 1707 to 1950
BAH-502 Elective – 2 : History of China
BAH-601 Elective – 3 : European History
BAH-602 Elective – 4 : Traditions of History Writing 
Sociology
BAS-501 Elective – 1 : Urban Sociology 
BAS-502 Elective – 2 : Environmental Sociology 
BAS-601 Elective – 3 : Religion and Society
BAS-602 Elective – 4 : Indian Sociological Traditions
Political Science
BAP-501 Elective – 1 : State Politics in India 
BAP-502 Elective – 2 :Democracy & Development in NE
BAP-601 Elective – 3 : Introduction to South Asia
BAP-602 Elective – 4 : Conflict Resolution and Peace Building
English
BAE-501 Elective – 1 : Reading Novel
BAE-502 Elective – 2 : Understanding the Prose
BAE-601 Elective – 3 : Understanding Poetry 
BAE-602 Elective – 4 : Understanding Drama
Indian Knowledge System
BAI-501 Elective – 1 : Vedic Astrology 
BAI-502 Elective – 2 : Vastu Shastra 
BAI-601 Elective – 3 : Yoga Therapy
BAI-602 Elective – 4 : Naturopathy

Scholarship

Scholarships can help you reach your goal
Apex Professional University nurtures and encourages the curious, determined, and creative minds and strongly believes that money should not be a constraint for such students.  So, the University extends Scholarship and Financial Aid Scheme for the students taking admission at APU. 

Academic Scholarship
APU extends scholarships and financial assistance to meritorious and talented students based on the basis of qualification previous to eligibility qualification. Continuation of the APU Academic Scholarships are designed to encourage and reward consistently meritorious performance through the duration of the program. The Academic Scholarships will be awarded based on CGPA at the end of each year.

Early Decision Scholarship
The amount of Scholarship also depends on the Phase in which the candidate takes Admission in the University. Admissions in APU is done in four Phases. All the Scholarships awarded will be for a specific year only and for subsequent years, it may continue / discontinue based on performance of the student in qualifying year and Scholarship policy applicable from time to time.

External Scholarship
In order to fund your studies, you will need to undertake careful research – the options available to you will differ, depending on your domicile. There are several government scholarships and stipends on offer from UGC, Central and State Governments extending to the APU Students. 

Admission Process

  • Applicants will have to go through the following process:

    • Submission of completed application form with all relevant enclosures and application fee
    • Review of applications and short-listing of candidates
    • Admission decision taken by the Admission Committee
  • The decision to short-list applicants for a personal interview and make a formal offer of admission thereafter will be taken by the Admission Committee. The committee’s decision in this regard is final and binding.

How to Apply

You have done your research and explored your options, and you know that APU is the perfect place for you. Now it is time to take the next step towards a career.

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