B.A. (Hons.) in Social Science & Policy

Start Date
01 August 2021

End Date
31 July 2024

Duration
3 Years

Programme Fee (Yearly)
Rs. 3.5 Lacs

Important Notice

NOTIFICATION RELATING TO ADMISSIONS 2021-22

In the light of the decision of the Government of India to cancel the XII Board Examination (CBSE) and similar decisions taken by other Boards, O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) will admit students for the academic year 2021-22 on the basis of the performance in the relevant entrance examination.

All students admitted to undergraduate programmes at JGU should have successfully completed their XII standard and should submit the Transcripts as and when it is provided to them by their respective Boards.

Course Overview

B.A. (Hons.) in Social Science & Policy is a unique and first of its kind interdisciplinary programme in India, which provides the students with a solid grounding in social science theories and their applications. Students will learn to use social sciences to solve problems of the society and the economy. They will acquire skills to develop models and tools, and apply those in the field of public policy, development interventions, journalism, advocacy, communications, branding and marketing research.

The broad structure of the programme will impart the knowledge required to succeed in the civil services entrance examination. The core courses will help students to gain conceptual clarity and an array of electives will allow them to learn about the social issues and topics of their choice.

Why Study B.A. (Hons.) in Social Science & Policy at JSGP?

B.A. (Hons.) in Social Science & Policy [B.A. (Hons.) SS&P] is a unique and first of its kind interdisciplinary programme in India, which provides the students with a solid grounding in social science theories and their applications.

Students will learn how to use social science to solve the problems of the society and the economy.
They will acquire skills to develop models and tools, and apply those in the field of public policy, development interventions, social service, journalism, advocacy, research, communications, branding, and marketing research.
The core courses will help the students to gain conceptual clarity and an array of electives will allow them to deepen learning on policy issues and themes they choose to specialise in.
The programme will offer exposure to the real world through internships, research, and capstone projects. All students will be extensively mentored by the faculty members and industry specialists
The broad structure of this programme will impart knowledge required to succeed in the civil service examinations.

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