Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

Objective : The three years Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree conducted by The Global Open University, Nagaland has been designed for meeting the demand of the growing needs of experts in the fields of social welfare, labour welfare, social change, social organisation and disorganisation etc.

Eligibility : 10+2 in any discipline

Duration : 3 years

Award : Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Degree shall be awarded to all the successful candidates by The Global Open University..

First Year
Prin. and Practices of SW
Gandhian Approach to SW
Social Problems in India
Social Welfare Models
Social Work Education
Communication Skills

Second Year
Hindi / English
Corruption & Social Work
Labour Welfare in India
Social Work Interventions
Crime and Social Work
Social – Economic Interface

Third Year
Development & Social Change
Poverty Alleviation
Contemporary Social Issues
Social Strategies & Defence
Developmental Planning
Bachelor’s Thesis

Careers in Social Work

Social Work is a professional and academic discipline committed to the pursuit of social welfare, social change and social justice. This field works towards research and practice to improve the quality of life and to the development of potential of each individual, group and community of a society. Social workers perform interventions through research, policy, direct practice and teaching. Research in social work is focused on human development, social policy, public administration, programme evaluation and community development. There are ample opportunities in the field of social work even for those who complete their Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work (BSW). Opportunities exists in the NGO sector besides independent and funding bodies. BSW Degree holders may also go for a Master’s Degree in Social Work (MSW).

Total Fee : Rs. 24,150

Accordingly, the Application Form duly filled-in along with four stamp size photographs, copies of certificates and mark sheets and a Bank Draft for the full fee i.e. Rs. 24,150 in the name of “The Global Open University, Nagaland” payable at Dimapur must reach the Admissions Officer, The Global Open University, Sodzulhou Village, P.O. – ARTC, NH-39, Dimapur – 797115 Nagaland by speed post only.

Examination Fee : A fee of Rs. 300 per paper is to be paid before appearing in the Annual Examinations to be held at different Examination Centers within the State of Nagaland (Dimapur, Kohima, Wokha). 

Bachelor’s Thesis : Students are required to submit a Bachelor’s Thesis at the end of third year.

Assignments : All admitted participants must submit subjectwise assignments based on the Mini Project Reports to be prepared by them on a topic related to each of the subjects.