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Course B

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BSW (Social Work)

Arts / Humanities

⏱ 3 years

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BA Psychology

Arts / Humanities

⏱ 3 years

BSW (Social Work)

BA Psychology

⏱Duration

3 years

3 years

📝How to get in

Merit / direct admission

Merit / direct admission

📈Market demand

Growing
Growing

🔁Skills you build

🔁 Community Needs Assessment🔁 Case Documentation🔁 Counselling & Active Listening🎯 Policy & Social Welfare Knowledge
🔁 Behavioural Observation & Analysis🔁 Research Design & Data Interpretation🔁 Empathy & Active Listening🔁 Report Writing

💰Starting salary

₹2.5L–4L/yr

₹3L–4.5L/yr

💼Top career roles

• Community Development Officer

• NGO Field Worker

• Medical Social Worker

• HR Executive

• Talent Acquisition Specialist

• School Counsellor (after PG)

🎓After graduation

• MSW (Master of Social Work)

• MA Sociology

• MPH (Master of Public Health)

• MA / M.Sc Psychology

• MSW

• MBA (HR / Organisational Development)

Right For You If...

BSW (Social Work)

Students who want to work with people, NGOs, community health, child welfare, or government social schemes

BA Psychology

Students who are curious about human behaviour, want to understand people, and are open to higher study for clinical or counselling careers

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No comparison can decide for you. The right course depends on your interests, budget, exam readiness, and what you want your daily life to look like. Use this as a starting point — not a final answer.

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