Bachelor of Arts in Social Work (BASW) - Courses, Eligibility, Fees, Syllabus

The Full Form of BASW is the Bachelor of Arts in Social Work. BASW is also called as BSW in Nepal. Bachelor of Social work (BSW) is four year undergraduate level programs offered by the Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, and Purbanchal University.

BSW program runs under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, School of Arts, Faculty of Arts at Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu University, and Purbanchal University respectively.

BSW course helps to provide skilled manpower for social work in the context of Nepal. It helps to understand the current social problems such as Child abuse, Unemployment, Domestic violence that arise in society.

Why Study BSW or Benefits of studying BSW in Nepal?

• It helps to understand the behavior of human beings and the impact of human beings in society.
• High Possibilities of Job placement in Government and Non-Government bodies.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission into BSW Course in Nepal

• Students must have a minimum 'D' grade in all the subjects of 11 and 12 or passed PCL from recognized institutions with a minimum of 45 percent.

Scope of BSW in Nepal

BSW graduates get job opportunities in different service sectors as social workers.

• Government and non-government organizations
• Bank, or Corporate Sectors
• Education Sectors
• Media Sectors
• Research Institutions and consultancies

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BSW Course Fees Structure in Nepal

The average cost of the BSW course is RS. 100,000 per year. The amount is based on the prestige, faculty, infrastructure, and placement history of the college as well as government and management quotas.

BSW Syllabus And Subjects in Nepal

BSW Syllabus can be downloaded from the above quick links, or you can download the BSW Syllabus from here. Below list show the subjects under BSW Syllabus:

• First Year
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Basic Sociology for Social Work
• Second Year
  • Basic Psychology for Social Work
  • Social Case Work Practice
  • Social Work Practice with Groups
• Third Year
  • Social Issues and Leadership Development
  • Social Issues and Leadership Development
• Fourth Year
  • Theoretical Ideologies of Social Work
  • Social Problem, Identifications and Interventions

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List of BSW Colleges in Kathmandu

S.N	Colleges Name	Address
1.	Active Academy College	Basundhara, Kathmandu
2.	Adharsheela College	Balaju, Kathmandu
3.	Ambition College	Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu
4	Bajra International College	Jorpati, Kathmandu
5.	Brooklyn College	Sukedhara, Kathmandu
6.	Cambridge International College	Kalanki, Kathmandu
7.	Canvas international college	Basundhara, Kathmandu
8.	Classic College International	Sinamangal, Kathmandu
9.	Columbus College	New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
10.	Ganeshman Singh Multiple Campus	Kalanki, Kathmandu
11.	Golden Gate International College	Battisputali, Kathmandu
12.	GP Koirala Memorial College	Chabahil, Kathmandu
13.	Greenfield National College	Bafal, Kathmandu
14.	Herald International College	Basundhara, Kathmandu
15.	Himalaya College	Koteshwor, Kathmandu
16.	Jaya Multiple Campus	Jorpati, Kathmandu
17.	K and K International College	New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
18.	Kadambari Memorial College	Shankhamul, Kathmandu
19.	Kamana International College	Banasthali, Kathmandu
20.	Kathmandu Bernhardt College	Bafal, Kathmandu
21.	Kutumba College	Jorpati, Kathmandu
22.	Lincoln College	Samakhushi, Kathmandu
23.	Liverpool International College	New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
24.	Milton International College	New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
25.	NASA International College	Tinkune, Kathmandu
26.	Nepal Mega College	Babar Mahal, Kathmandu
27.	Newton International College	Jorpati, Kathmandu
28.	Orchid International College	Gaushala, Kathmandu
29.	Orient College	Basundhara, Kathmandu
30.	Pentagon International College	Tinkune, Kathmandu
31.	Premier College	New Baneshwor, Kathmandu
32.	Reliance International Academy	Kapan, Kathmandu
33.	Sagarmatha College for Higher Studies	Dillibazar, Kathmandu
34.	Sarovar College	Kalanki, Kathmandu
35.	Supreme College	Samakhushi, Kathmandu
36.	St. Lawrence College	Chabahil, Kathmandu
37.	St. Xavier College	Maitighar, Kathmandu
38.	Texas International College	Chabahil, Kathmandu
39.	Thames International College	Old Baneshwor, Kathmandu
40.	The Times International College	Dillibazar, Kathmandu
41.	Trinity International College	Dillibazar, Kathmandu
42.	Triton International College	Tinkune, Kathmandu
43.	Vinayak Siddha College	Chabahil, Kathmandu
44.	Xavier International College	Kalopul, Kathmandu

Top BSW Colleges in Kathmandu

1. Canvas international college 

Canvas is one of my best BSW colleges in Kathmandu. It is established in 2053 BS located at Basundhara, Kathmandu. BSW program is the affiliations of Tribhuvan University. The pass percentage of students is almost 100% each year.

It also offers BBS and BSc Programs at the Bachelor level.

2. Trinity International College 

Trinity College is situated at Dillibazar Height, Kathmandu. It is the best college that offers the BSW Course under the affiliation of Tribhuvan University (TU).

BBS, BBM, BCA, B.Sc.CSIT is another popular course offered at the Bachelor level by Trinity College.

3. Orchid International College: 

Orchid College was established in 2010 AD. It is situated at Gaushala, Kathmandu. It provides the best learning atmosphere under the affiliations of Tribhuvan University. The pass percentage of students is almost 100% each year. It conducts time to time fieldwork program within the city.

Orchid also offers BIM, BBM, BBS, BSc.CSIT program under the same University in the Bachelor level.

4. Xavier International College

Xavier College, established in 2000 under the affiliations of Tribhuvan University. It is located at Kalopul, Kathmandu. It is one of the best colleges which provides a BSW course in Nepal. It runs BCA, BBS, BBM program at the undergraduate level.

5. Thames International College

Thames College is the leading institution for BSW studies in Nepal. It was established in 2001 AD. It is located in Old Baneshwor Kathmandu. It provides the BSW program recognized by Tribhuvan University.

BBA, BIM, BBM, and BCA are the program runs in the Bachelor level.

Conclusion

BSW is the best academic course for you if you want to be a social worker. However, to be a social worker, it is not compulsory to get an academic degree. We have mentioned a list of BSW colleges in Kathmandu with the top 5 BSW colleges in Kathmandu. After completion BSW, the student can apply for a graduate degree like Master in Social Work, Master of psychology