Bachelor of Social Work
University
Tribhuwan University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
18+
Summary
• Four-year TU program focused on producing competent social work practitioners equipped with foundational theory, applied skills, and extensive field exposure to address social issues at individual, group, and community levels.
• Integrates theory, practice, and fieldwork across eight semesters to build professional capacity in casework, group work, community organization, policy analysis, and research.
• Includes continuous practicum, agency visits, field supervision, and internship requirements.
• Develops competencies in communication, human behavior assessment, report writing, project implementation, social advocacy, and intervention strategies.
• Designed for students aiming for careers in NGOs, INGOs, governmental social programs, welfare institutions, counselor-support roles, or further studies (MSW, sociology, psychology, development studies).
Description
Curricular Structure in Table
(Representative TU BSW pattern; subjects vary slightly by campus)
| Semester | Curriculum Components |
|---|---|
| 1st | Intro to Social Work, English I, Sociology, Psychology, Nepali/Compulsory subjects |
| 2nd | Social Case Work, Social Work Practice, English II, Basic Statistics, Sociology II |
| 3rd | Social Group Work, Social Problems in Nepal, Development Studies, Psychology II |
| 4th | Community Organization, Human Behavior & Social Environment, Social Policy, Fieldwork I |
| 5th | Social Welfare Administration, Research Methods, Gender & Development, Fieldwork II |
| 6th | Project Planning, Disaster Management, Social Work with Children & Youth, Fieldwork III |
| 7th | Social Advocacy, Electives, Social Work with Elderly/Disabled, Fieldwork IV |
| 8th | Internship/Practicum + Report Writing + Advanced Electives |
Features
Features
• Eight-semester structure with mandatory field placement every academic year
• Full-term internship in the final semester
• Strong grounding in casework, group work, community organization, and social policy
• Applied research and report-writing component
• High relevance to NGO/INGO and government service sectors
Fee (Tentative)
• Public campuses: approx. NPR 20,000–40,000 per academic year
• Private colleges: approx. NPR 150,000–300,000 per academic year
(Exact fee varies by institution.)
Admission Process
Admission Process
• Eligibility: Minimum D+ in each Grade 11–12 subject with CGPA 2.0 or second division equivalent
• Submit application form at chosen campus/college
• Appear in college-level entrance/screening (if applicable)
• Attend interview/orientation where required
• Seat confirmation through document verification and payment
Job Prospects
Job Prospects
• Social worker in community, health, education, or development sectors
• Case manager in NGOs/INGOs
• Community mobilizer and outreach worker
• Program assistant/officer in social development projects
• Research assistant in social studies or community-based research
• Field supervisor for welfare and development programs
• Counselor assistant in rehabilitation/child protection/women’s centers
• M&E support staff for development projects
• Welfare service coordinator in government or non-profit agencies
Colleges Offering This Course
Gillette College
Ganeshman Singh Multiple Campus
Asian Byabasthapan College
Brightland College
Manakamana College
Mahendra Ratna Multiple Campus, Ilam
Nav Kshitiz Campus
Pasang Lhamu Sherpa Memorial College
Vishwa Adarsha College
Jana Bhawana Campus
Adharsheela College
Prithvi Narayan Campus
Lincoln College
Triton International College
Nepal Mega College
AADIM National College
Thames International College
Nepal School of Social Work
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