Bachelor of Arts

Nepal Open University
4 years
Rs.
Updated December 23, 2025

University

Nepal Open University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Four-year undergraduate program in humanities and social sciences providing theoretical, conceptual, and practical knowledge across multiple disciplines to prepare students for higher education and diverse careers.

description
Nepal Open University’s BA program is designed to impart broad knowledge in social sciences and humanities while developing analytical, research, and critical thinking skills. The curriculum integrates theory and practice, enabling students to explore contemporary social issues, conduct research, and prepare for professional roles, higher education, or leadership in social, cultural, and academic sectors.

 

Description

curricular structure (table)

SemesterSubjects/CoursesCredits
INepali I; Intro to Sociology & Classical Sociological Theories; English Studies & History of English Literature; Micro & Macro Economics I; Nepali भाषाविज्ञान & कविता3–6 each
IINepali II; Research Methods in Sociology & Social Change Theories; Prose & Poetry; Micro & Macro Economics II; Nepali Drama & Modern Stories3–6 each
IIIEnglish I; Social Stratification & Social Institutions; Drama & Literary Stylistics; Mathematics for Economics I & Development Economics I; पूर्वीय & पूर्वआधुनिक नेपाली साहित्य3–6 each
IVEnglish II; Political Sociology & Sociology of Capitalism; Creative Writing & Film and Society; Mathematics for Economics II & Development Economics II; Modern & उत्तरवर्ती नेपाली उपन्यास3–6 each
VEnglish III; Sociology of Law & Economic Sociology; Nepali Literature in English & Professional Communication; Monetary Economics & Public Finance I; नेपाली साहित्य इतिहास & प्रयोजनपुरक/कार्यमूलक नेपाली3–6 each
VIEnglish IV; Democracy, Diversity & Inequality & Sociology of Gender; Masculinity Studies & History of English Language; International Trade & Public Finance II; अन्तविर्षयक अध्ययन & संपादन/पत्रकारिता3–6 each
VIIElective 1; Sociology of Environment & Health; Translation Studies & Applying Literary Theory; Monetary System & Banking in Nepal & Financial Economics; Special Nepali Studies & Creative Writing3–6 each
VIIIElective 2; Industrial Sociology & Sociology of Knowledge; Research Writing & Research for English Studies; Contemporary Nepalese Economy & Independent Study; शोधविधि & शोधपत्र लेखन3–6 each

 

fee
• Tuition: NPR 600 per credit; total NPR 72,000.
• Examination fee: NPR 2,000 per semester.
• Registration: NPR 2,000 (once).
• Admission: NPR 2,000 (once).
• Library: NPR 1,500 per year.
• Entrance exam: NPR 1,000.

 

Features

features
• Four-year program with 8 semesters and 120 credits.
• Emphasis on interdisciplinary learning across sociology, economics, English, and Nepali.
• Combines internal evaluation (40%) and semester-end external evaluation (60%).
• Exposure to research, project work, and practical applications.
• Flexibility to choose elective courses in later semesters.

 

Admission Process

admission process
• Eligibility: Completion of secondary or intermediate education with minimum D+ grade.
• Selection based on entrance exam, oral interview, and prior academic performance.
• Merit list prepared combining entrance and interview scores.

 

 

Job Prospects

job prospects
• Teaching and academic roles in schools, colleges, and universities.
• Research positions in social sciences, policy, and cultural studies.
• Roles in NGOs, INGOs, and civil service.
• Freelance opportunities as writers, editors, consultants, or journalists.
• Social activism, cultural management, or leadership roles in community projects