Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences

Fee Structure 

 Important Notes:

• The total tuition cost for a four-year Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences program is NPR 800,000 (NPR 200,000 × 4 years).
• The laboratory charge is a one-time total fee covering the entire four-year degree, applicable exclusively to students enrolled in laboratory-intensive science and technology programs.

Financial Support & Scholarships

The University of Nepal (UNepal) is committed to accessibility, ensuring that talented and motivated students can pursue Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences studies regardless of financial background. It offers a variety of scholarships; including merit-based, reserved category, partnership, and endowment awards to help cover tuition costs.

Depending on the category, students may receive a 50%, 75%, or 100% tuition fee waiver. Opportunities are available for students from remote regions, economically disadvantaged families, women, Dalit communities, differently-abled students, and other marginalized groups.

Its premier award, the "Nepal Gaurav" Fellowship, is granted to students who demonstrate exceptional achievements in academics, leadership, innovation, sports, arts, or national/international contributions.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for all relevant scholarship categories. Most scholarships remain renewable throughout the degree program, contingent upon maintaining a satisfactory CGPA and good conduct. Scholarships apply exclusively to tuition fees.

For further details, visit University of Nepal Scholarships: A Complete Guide for Applicants.

• For Nepali citizens: Citizenship certificate or National ID.
• For foreign citizens: Official certificate stating nationality.
• Completion of 10+2 or equivalent from a recognized institution. Students awaiting results may apply for Conditional Admission.
• Applicants must submit a Statement of Purpose (SOP) with the application form.

For the admission in Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences at University of Nepal (UNepal); an applicant must have completed Grade XII or equivalent examinations. He/she has to submit Statement of Purpose (SOP) and participate in entrance exam and in-person interview.

The admission evaluation process is weighted as follows:

1. Entrance Examination (50%): In person entrance examination is compulsory for admission in University of Nepal. Virtual exams can be arranged in certain valid circumstances. The entrance examination assesses analytical ability, critical thinking, communication skills, and intellectual curiosity.
2. Interview (25%): In person interview is compulsory for admission in University of Nepal. Virtual interviews can be arranged in certain valid circumstances.
3. Performance of Grade 12 or equivalent: 15%  
4. Statement of Purpose (SOP) (10%): It help to assess a student's motivation, communication skills, clarity of purpose, confidence, commitment and overall potential.

Entrance Exam Content

The written entrance test covers:

• Mathematical Knowledge
• Communication and Language Skills
• Critical Thinking

The four-year Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences curriculum of University of Nepal (UNepal) balances foundational breadth with specialized depth, requiring a total of 120 credit hours for graduation. The curriculum is structured around seven mandatory foundation courses, followed by four thematic pathways that allow students to balance specialized depth with broader intellectual inquiry. 

Students select two courses from each of the first three pathways and two from the advanced pathway which includes a capstone project or thesis, to tailor their academic journey. Ultimately, this framework cultivates the analytical, interpretive, and communication skills necessary for success in diverse academic and professional landscapes.

Phase 1: Foundational Years (Year 1–2)
This phase emphasizes communication, contextual learning, and interdisciplinary breadth. Students build a strong knowledge base across Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences. 

Foundational Courses (Mandatory)

• SOSC 201: Power and Governance: Analyzing Politics

• SOSC 211: Society and Change: Sociology in Practice

• SOSC 221: Markets and Welfare: Regulating Economics and Governance

• SOSC 231: Cultural Anthropology: Humanity in Context

• SOSC 241: Psychology: Study of Human Behavior

• SOSC 251: Narratives of the Past: History and Historiography

• SOSC 261: Research Methodology for Social Sciences

Phase 2: Specialized Years (Year 3–4)
Students pursue disciplinary majors, minors, and electives to develop specific expertise.

Pathway I: Politics and Governance

• SOSC 301: Media, and Democracy: Information in the Public Sphere

• SOSC 307: Religion and Politics: Sacred and Secular Power

• SOSC 313: Cooperation, Competition, and Conflict: International Relations in Practice

• SOSC 319: Law and Society: Citizen Rights and Responsibilities

• SOSC 325: Violence and Peace: Strategies of Conflict Transformation

Pathway II: Economics and Development

• SOSC 331: Ecosystem of Inequalities: Social Class, Ethnicity, and Gender

• SOSC 337: Economy and Ecology: Sustainable Futures

• SOSC 343: Society, Science, and Technology

• SOSC 349: Development Discourse: Policy, Poverty, and Progress

• SOSC 355: Urban Worlds: Cities, Citizenship, and State Policy

Pathway III: Culture and Society

• SOSC 361: Public Health and Social Justice

• SOSC 367: Memory and Identity: Re-reading History

• SOSC 373: Gendered Worlds: Feminism and Sexual Minorities

• SOSC 379: Education and Citizenship: Linking the Local and the Global

• SOSC 385: Migration and Diaspora: Integrity, Inclusion, and Belonging

Advanced Pathway

• SOSC 401: Decolonial Thought: Rethinking Knowledge and Power

• SOSC 411: Comparative Constitutionalism: Law, Rights, and Diversity

• SOSC 421: Ethics of Global Citizenship: Responsibility in a Fragmented World

• SOSC 431: Narratives of Crisis: Climate, Migration, and Role of Media

Integrated Learning
Cross-disciplinary seminars and inquiry-based learning are woven throughout the program, enabling students to synthesize ideas and apply them in innovative, socially meaningful ways.