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Bachelor Of Arts (Hons)

A Bachelor degree in Arts (Hons) or B.A (Hons) is an Undergraduate program in the School of Liberal Arts and Design Studies. The B.A (Hons) program finds its roots in the field of Liberal Arts.

The Honors program allows students to explore independent and creative work. Such a program has varied advantages like enhanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization and increased expertise in the field of study. This is achieved by performing research on specialized areas under the supervision of an experienced professor.

On completion of the BA (Hons) program, Vidyashilp University graduates would be excellent commentators and critical thinkers.

Major:  Economics
    Psychology
Minor:  Data Science
    Economics
    Marketing
    Psychology
    Finance
    Design
    Law

4

Years


DOMAIN EXPERTISE


Integrated Education

Liberal Arts made up the basic educational system in Greece and has developed from ancient times where grammar, rhetoric and logic were the main elements to far more specialized fields today. A Liberal Arts education offers an expansive intellectual grounding in all kinds of humanistic inquiry. “Liberal Arts education is a vital foundation for both individual flourishing and the well-being of our society.” Christopher Eisgruber, President, Princeton University.

Keeping the essence intact Liberal Arts does not focus on subject knowledge alone but looks at the holistic development of the graduate by fostering creative and independent thinking through a holistic educational system. Dr. Krishnan, Education Specialist, states that “Education is something that should prepare you to lead a successful life (whatever measure of success you go by), not merely equip you with half the skills and knowledge required to find your place in some industry and survive paycheque to paycheque.”

The ideologies of Liberal Arts and Vidyashilp University’s attributes are closely linked. An interdisciplinary culture is the need of the hour in India and Vidyashilp offers the same. Student-teacher relationships are built and encouraged for a smooth University experience. These ideologies help break the chains of structured knowledge and help the graduate in exploring wider views of critical thinking and question existing ideologies at an individual capacity. This broader form of thinking and possession of real-world skills creates leaders of tomorrow.

Why VU for B.A?

Mentored academic and research experience

The program is focused on enabling students to develop their skills, explore their interests, and pursue excellence in learning right from the time they step into the University. It shapes minds and broadens horizons, while nurturing students to understand research design and methodology from the perspective of an experienced researcher. The emphasis lies on providing students and early-career researchers with the support they need to absorb the rigors of research and succeed in their chosen domains.

Focus on developing statistical literacy

Statistical literacy is critical thinking about arguments that use statistics as evidence. A liberal education involves the capacity to understand ideas and issues in context. A key goal of statistical literacy is helping students understand statistical associations in a given context of observational studies. It helps one answer the question asked of most statistics: “What does this mean?”

Open choice academic system

This open choice based credit system gives the students the liberty to choose from a variety of related courses and electives offered as well as take up open electives online in case such is not offered within the University.

Program Structure



4 YEARS

8 SEMESTERS

164 CREDITS

University Core

  • Communication Skills
  • Human Values and Ethics
  • Learning to Learn
  • Environmental Studies and Sustainability
  • Fundamentals of Indian Constitution and Human Rights
  • Community Engagement
  • Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Indian Life
  • Humanistic Leadership Development
  • Analytical Academic Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving for Design Thinking

Program Foundation

  • Principles of Economics
  • Essentials of Business Management
  • Python Programming
  • Introduction to Ethnography
  • Foundations of Gender Studies
  • Visualizing Data for Storytelling

Major Courses

  • Foundations of Psychology I & II
  • Social Psychology
  • Biological Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Psychopathology
  • Advanced Developmental Psychology
  • Theories of Personality
  • Positive Psychology
  • Organizational Behaviour
  • Health Psychology
  • Educational Psychology
  • Research Methodology
  • Experimental Psychology
  • Research Design and Advanced Methods

Specialization Tracks

  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counselling Psychology
  • Cognitive Psychology

Minors

  • Finance
  • Data Science
  • Marketing
  • Economics
  • Law
  • Design

Internship

  • Capstone Project / Industry Immersion
  • Internship

4 YEARS

8 SEMESTERS

164 CREDITS

University Core

  • Analytical Academic Writing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Design Thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Humanistic Leadership Development
  • Human Values and Ethics
  • Learning to Learn
  • Environmental Studies and Sustainability
  • Fundamentals of Indian Constitution and Human Rights
  • Community Engagement
  • Socio-Cultural Perspectives on Indian Life

Program Foundation

  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Python Programming
  • Visualizing Data for Storytelling
  • Essentials of Business Management
  • Introduction to Ethnography
  • Foundations of Gender Studies

Economics Majors

  • Microeconomics I & II
  • Macroeconomics I & II
  • Mathematics I & II
  • Probability & Statistics
  • Econometrics I & II
  • Indian Economy
  • Public Economics
  • Financial Economics
  • Game Theory
  • Developmental Economics
  • Digital Economics
  • International Economics
  • Research Methods
  • History of Economic Thought

Specialization Tracks

  • Advanced Macroeconomics
  • Business Economics
  • Applied Microeconomics
  • Behavioural Economics
  • Developmental Economics
  • Quantitative Techniques
  • Open Specialization

Minors

  • Finance
  • Data Science
  • Marketing
  • Psychology
  • Law
  • Design

Internship

  • Capstone Project / Industry Immersion
  • Internship

Sample Careers


  • Those with a foundation in Psychology can explore jobs in various sectors such as medical and related health services, schools and other educational institutions, special education and institutes of national importance, governmental organizations, businesses including MNC's and non-profit organizations as well as start-up independent practices
  • Graduates with a Psychology major can look at Masters in any field of Psychology, Human Resources, Social Studies and related fields, Education, Management Studies, Organizational Behavior, Marketing and Advertising, Data Sciences
  • With an Economics degree from Vidyashilp University apart from looking at higher learning in India as well as abroad, graduates are eligible for various roles in businesses and corporates including jobs in the public and private sector, government, non-profits, law, and International relations, as well as in academic roles
  • They could act as Financial Advisors, Analysts or Examiners, Statisticians in large organizations, Healthcare Specialists, play a role in public reforms or be part of the National Security Program
  • The field of Economics also gives graduates the opportunity to look at jobs as a Credit Analyst, Operations and Research Analyst, Budget Analyzer, and Environmental Economist. Careers can be spread to the stock markets and banking/ loan sectors as well

Sample Internships

As part of the graduate program the students will be exposed to internships which will help develop skill based learning of the field of choice. Students will be in a position to assist and observe heads of various organizations and gain hands-on experience of the field in the process. Such exposure will bring about the transference of learning, development of work skills as well as the development of self that would increase individualism and employability hence leading to lasting success. Students through Internships would find entry into MNC’s like Amazon, Google, IBM, EY, McKinsey or NGO’s like Teach for India, UNICEF , World Vision or other renowned organizations like WHO, WWF etc. Internships could also range in type depending on the interests of the student. Those interested in sports and fitness could enter National bodies like Sports Authority of India, CULT, IPL etc. Those interested in Psychology and gaming could look at internships in the gaming industry.

Eligibility

CBSE / ISC / STATE BOARDS / NIOS / OR OTHER NATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

Candidate must have passed 10+2 from a recognized Board with a minimum of
50% marks in any discipline.


IB

IB Diploma or IB Certificate with 3 subjects at HL and 3 subjects at SL with overall minimum of 24 points.

A LEVELS

Minimum 3 subjects in the 'A' Levels and 5 Passes in the IGCSE / GCSE including English. Minimum requirement is an average of 'D' grade.



OTHERS

10+2 qualification from a foreign university/Board, subject to submission of transcript of marks and equivalence certificate from the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).

Admission

Applicants ranking in the merit list will be invited for a Personal Interview.


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