Bachelor of Social Sciences (International Relations)
University
Kathmandu University
Duration
4 years
Fee
Rs.
Colleges
1+
Summary
• Four-year, 128-credit social sciences degree emphasizing political, cultural, psychological, and global perspectives, with a dedicated track in International Relations and strong training in research and field methods.
• Integrates sociology, anthropology, psychology, geography, public policy, governance, IR, and development-focused subjects.
• Builds analytical, interpretive, and applied social research skills, including GPS/GIS, fieldwork, policy analysis, and community engagement.
• Designed to prepare graduates as social change practitioners, researchers, and policy professionals in Nepal’s development and governance sectors.
• Includes internship (7th semester) and a 6-credit final project in the last semester.
Description
Curricular structure (table only)
| Year / Semester | Focus | Core Components |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1, Sem 1 | Foundations in social sciences + language | Creative Writing (1 cr); Intro Economics; English I; Nepali I; Politics–State–Society; Sociology I |
| Year 1, Sem 2 | Anthropology + geography + quantitative base | Intro Anthropology; Chinese I; English II; Human Geography; Quantitative Methods; Nepali II; Innovations in Social Science (1 cr) |
| Year 2, Sem 1 | Culture + psychology + GIS | Indigenous People & Culture; Chinese II; GIS in Social Science; Social Psychology; Sociology II; Social Mobilization |
| Year 2, Sem 2 | Public policy + social change | Media & Society; Economics of Social Issues; Biography & Philosophy; Intro Public Policy; Social & Cultural Change; Ethnicity & Social Inclusion |
| Year 3, Sem 1 | Governance + conflict + gender | Globalization & Society; Governance & Accountability; Conflict & Society; Religion–Ethics–Society; Crime & Society; Women & Feminism Studies |
| Year 3, Sem 2 | Research + social entrepreneurship | Research Methodology; Social Entrepreneurship; Social Impact Assessment; Human Rights; Project Analysis & Design; Heritage–Tourism–Society |
| Year 4, Sem 1 | Internship + migration studies | Internship (3 credits); Rural–Urban Relations; Research Planning; Sociology of Migration |
| Year 4, Sem 2 | Capstone project + IR specialization | Project Work (6 credits); International Relations (3 credits) |
Features
Features
• 128-credit, eight-semester program
• Mandatory internship (60 working days, 3 credits)
• Strong interdisciplinary structure covering sociology, politics, psychology, IR, policy, and cultural studies
• Training in both qualitative and quantitative research, including GPS/GIS field techniques
• Focus on Nepal’s socio-political context with global linkages
• Prepares graduates for advanced studies in several social-science disciplines
Admission Process
Admission process
• Minimum 45% in 10+2 or equivalent OR grade D in three A-Level subjects
• Sit for KUSAAT written exam (Math, English, General Knowledge)
• Interview selection based on academic record + entrance score + interview
• Merit-based final list
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• Policy assistant
• Social research associate
• Programme officer (I/NGO, development, community projects)
• Monitoring and evaluation assistant
• Social mobilizer
• Community development officer
• Human rights and governance assistant
• Gender and social inclusion assistant
• Researcher (qualitative/quantitative)
• Communication and advocacy assistant
• Social entrepreneur
Colleges Offering This Course
National College
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