BSW (Bachelor of Social Work) is a 3-year bachelor’s degree course. IGNOU BSW course imparts knowledge and skills on how to work in the social sector to provide quality education in the area of social welfare and to take an active part in the upbringing of society.
Applications forms are out and the last date to fill the application form is 9th September, 2023.
Course Highlights
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| Full form of BSW | Bachelor of Social Work |
| Course Duration | Minimum – 3 years, Maximum – 6 years |
| Course Fee | Rs.17,500 |
| Registration Fee | Rs. 200 |
Eligibility Criteria
- The candidate must have passed the 10+2 from a recognized board. 40% marks
- For non-10+2 pass candidates, the students who have completed the BPP course from the IGNOU are eligible.
Admission Procedure
The University releases the merit list. And admissions are done based on the marks scored by the candidates in the last qualifying exam i.e. 10+2 or BPP.
How to apply online?
- Visit the official website – http://ignou.ac.in/
- Click on New Registration.
- Log in through the details provided.
- Fill the application form.
- Upload the scanned documents and make sure that the size must not exceed as mentioned in the guidelines. The documents required are:
- Passport Size Photograph (Recent)
- Signature
- Class 10th Mark Sheet
- Class 12th Mark Sheet
- For non- 10+2 candidates, Class 10th Mark Sheet + BPP (IGNOU) Course Mark Sheet
- Identity Card
- Caste Certificate (if any)
- Click on Submit and Pay the fees online via debit/credit card or UPI, etc.
How to apply offline?
- Visit the regional center.
- Fill the application form.
- Submit the required documents along with the application form in the regional center only.
- Pay the fees.
Syllabus
The subjects in the BSW course are categorized into:
- Fundamental Courses – 24 credits
- Elective Courses – 48 credits
- Field Work – 24 credits
In the first year course, some are main courses and some are optional.
| Course Name | Course Code | Credit |
| 1st Year | ||
| Foundation Course in English – 1 | FEG – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in English – 2 | FEG – 2 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Hindi – 1 | FHD – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Gujarati | FGT -1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Punjabi | FPB – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Kannada | FKD – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Bengali | FBG – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Assamese | FAS – 01 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Marathi | FMT – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Telugu | FTG – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Urdu | FUD – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Malayalam | FML – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Oriya | FOR – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Tamil | FTM – 1 | 4 |
| Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Science | FHS – 1 | 8 |
| Introduction to Social Work | BSWE – 001 | 8 |
| Social Work Practicum – I | BSWL – 001 | 8 |
| 2nd Year | Course Code | Credits |
| Social Work Intervention with Individuals and Groups | BSWE – 002 | 8 |
| Foundation Course in Science and Technology | FST – 1 | 8 |
| Introduction to Family Education | BSWE – 004 | 8 |
| Social Work Practicum – II | BSWL – 002 | 8 |
| 3rd Year | ||
| Introduction to HIV/AIDS | BSWE – 005 | 8 |
| Social Work Intervention with Communities & Institutions | BSWE – 003 | 8 |
| Substance Abuse and Counselling | BSWE – 006 | 8 |
| Social Work Practicum – II | BSWL – 003 | 8 |
Study Material
The study material for this course is available on the website. You can download it from the website, it is free of cost. In case you want a hard copy of the study material, you need to visit the regional center.
BSW Assignments (IGNOU)
The assignments carry a weightage of around 30% as per the exam pattern. Do not take the assignments lightly as the marks scored in the assignments are taken into consideration in the final result. If you will not score well in the assignments, you will not be allowed to appear in the term-end-examination.
In case you appear in the exam (without submitting the assignments), your result of the term-end-examination will not be declared.
The due date to submit the assignment was 20th July, 2023.
What after BSW IGNOU?
One can opt for higher studies such as Masters of Social Work, PG Diploma course, etc.
Career Opportunities –
| Job PositionsSocial WorkerTeacherResearcherExecutive OfficerCounselorProbation OfficerCriminology SpecialistLabour Welfare SpecialistSocial Security Officer | Employment AreasClinicsHospitalsNGO’sHealth Care CentersMental HospitalsOld Age HomesHR Department of IndustriesNatural Resources Management CompaniesCorrection CellGender Issues Association or GroupsCounseling CentersHuman Rights AgenciesEducation SectorIndustry Sector |
Skills required to pursue this course –
- Critical Thinking
- Patience
- Good Communication Skills
- Empathy
- Self-Awareness
- Good Listening Skills
- Emotional Intelligence
