B.A Programme

Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) is a three-year undergraduate programme affiliated with the University of Mumbai. The programme provides students with a strong foundation in humanities, social sciences, communication, economics, psychology, history, and interdisciplinary studies. It develops critical thinking, analytical ability, communication skills, and social awareness while preparing students for higher education and diverse career opportunities.

Programme Highlights

ParticularDetails
Programme NameBachelor of Arts
Programme Code3180161
LevelUndergraduate
Duration3 Years
PatternSemester
AffiliationUniversity of Mumbai
MediumEnglish/Marathi/Hindi (as applicable)
Degree AwardedB.A.

Programme Objectives (PO)

8–12 professionally written objectives.

Programme Outcomes (PO)

10–12 measurable learning outcomes.

Programme Specific Outcomes (PSO)

Department-specific outcomes aligned with the B.A. curriculum.

Eligibility

A candidate for being eligible for admission to the three year integrated course leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std. XII) examination conducted by the different Divisional Boards of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with the following subjects:

  1. English
  2. Any one of the Modern Indian Languages or Modern Foreign Languages or any classical Language or Information Technology.
  3. Any four subjects carrying 100 marks each.

OR

Must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std. XII) examination with vocational subject conducted by the different Divisional Boards of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with the following subjects:

  1. English
  2. Any one vocational subject carrying 200 marks prescribed by the Board from time to time.
  3. Any three subjects carrying 100 marks each.

OR

Must have passed the Higher Secondary School Certificate (Std. XII) examination with the Minimum Competency based vocational courses conducted by the different Divisional Boards of the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education with the following subjects:

  1. English
  2. Any one of the Modern Indian Languages or Modern Foreign Languages or Classical Language or Information Technology.
  3. General Foundation Course.
  4. Any one subject carrying 300 marks from among the Minimum Competency based vocational courses prescribed by the Higher Secondary School Certificate examination from time to time.

OR

Must have passed an examination of another University or Body Recognized as equivalent thereto.

Semester-wise Curriculum

Ancient India: From Earliest Times to 6th Century BCE
Indian Knowledge System
Environmental Management & Sustainable Development – I
Money Transaction and Consumer Protection
Basics of Agriculture
Introduction to Psychology
Communication Skills in English – I
Microeconomics – I

Hindi Bhasha – Kaushal Ke Aadhar
Foundation and Exploration of Performing Fine Arts
Thinking and Learning Life Skills
Describing and Graphical Presentation of Data
Environmental Management & Sustainable Development – II
IT: Data Analysis with Excel
Microeconomics – II
Early Medieval Period (350 BCE – 1200 CE)
Fundamentals of Psychology

Hindi Bhasha Vyavharik Prayog
Cyber & Digital Safety
Green Marketing
Rural Enterprises
Glimpses of World History (1400–1945)
Macroeconomics – I
Banking in India – I
Indian Theatre: Classical Roots and Contemporary Expressions

Business Communication Skills – II
Integrated Theatre Production: Stage Craft, Costume, Music and Technology
Macroeconomics – II
Age of Revolution (1765–1950)
Biodiversity and Environmental Conservation
Banking in India – II
Entrepreneurship Development – II

Indian Literature – I
Literary Theory and Criticism – I
Structure of Modern English – I *(Elective)
Translation Studies: Theory and Practice – I *(Elective)*
Introduction to Cultural Studies – I *(Elective)*
Contemporary British Literature – I
Contemporary American Literature – I
Literature and Science – I *(Elective)*
Media Studies – I *(Elective)*
Teaching Methods for English – I *(Elective)*
Tribal Literature and Culture – I *(Elective)*

Indian Literature – II
Literary Theory and Criticism – II
Structure of Modern English – II (Elective)
Translation Studies: Theory and Practice – II (Elective)
Introduction to Cultural Studies – II (Elective)
Contemporary British Literature – II
Contemporary American Literature – II
Literature and Science – II (Elective)
Media Studies – II (Elective)
Teaching Methods for English – II (Elective)
Tribal Literature and Culture – II (Elective)

Each semester will include:

Course CodeCourse NameCreditsCO

Course Outcomes (CO)

Each course will have:

  • Course Objective
  • Course Outcomes
  • Mapping with Programme Outcomes

Teaching & Learning

  • Lectures
  • Tutorials
  • ICT-enabled classrooms
  • Seminars
  • Field Visits
  • Projects
  • Assignments
  • Group Discussions
  • Presentations

Assessment Pattern

  • Internal Assessment
  • Semester End Examination
  • Practical/Project (where applicable)

Career Opportunities

  • Civil Services
  • Banking
  • Journalism
  • Public Administration
  • Teaching
  • Content Writing
  • Social Work
  • NGOs
  • Corporate Sector
  • Media & Communication
  • Tourism
  • Public Relations
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