Kathmandu University (KU)
Bachelor of Social Sciences (International Relations) (BSS)
Eligible Criteria: Requirements for admission to BoSS program include minimum 45% in the aggregate in Ten plus two (Higher Secondary Education Board) or equivalent in any stream or at least grade D in three subjects in the Advance Level. Students have to pass entrance examination comprising of written or oral tests. The written tests will be in Mathematics, English and General Knowledge. Student will be selected from the merit list prepared on the basis of the scores in 10+2 or Advance level, the written examination and the interview.
About Program:
Designed for the study of societies with a holistic approach, Kathmandu University-affiliated Bachelor of Social Sciences (BoSS) program focuses on the dynamics of contemporary Nepalese and global societies. This ‘semester system’ program spreads over 8 semesters in 4 years. Each semester consists of 16 intensive study weeks – theoretical and practical. The course contains 128 credit hours including 3-credits internship and 6-credits project works.
PROGRAM OUTCOME
To equip the program graduates with the significant knowledge, skills, and attitudes to analyze the policies affecting society and work as social change agents. Upon the completion of the program, BoSS graduates will have critical/ creative reasoning, decision making, leadership, and communication skills and a better understanding of the dynamics of contemporary Nepaleseand global societies.
PROGRAM PROSPECTS
BoSS graduates will have job opportunities in Social Organizations, Policy Institutions and Research Institutions, I/NGOs, Government Organizations and Private Sectors. They will also be able to work as independent researchers and social entrepreneurs. BoSS program graduates are qualified for Masters in Sociology, Anthropology, Culture, Philosophy, Social Psychology, InternationalRelations, Public Policy, Development Studies, and socio-economic related interdisciplinary programs among others.
Courses:
SEMESTER 1
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Seminar: Creative Writing (1 Credit)
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Introduction to Economics
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English I (Writing and Vocabulary)
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Nepali I (Grammar & writing)
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Politics, State and Society
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Sociology I
SEMESTER 2
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Introduction to Anthropology
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Chinese Language-I
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English II (Literature)
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Introduction to Human Geography
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Quantitative Methods
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Nepali-II (Literature)
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Innovations in Social Science (1 Credit)
SEMESTER 3
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Indigenous People and Culture
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Chinese Language-II
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GIS in Social Science
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Social Psychology
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Sociology II
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Social Mobilization
SEMESTER 4
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Media and Society
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Economics of Social Issues
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Biography & Philosophy
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Introduction to Public Policy
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Social and Cultural Change
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Ethnicity and Social Inclusion
SEMESTER 5
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Globalization and Society
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Governance and Social
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Accountability
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Conflict and Society
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Religions, Ethics and Society
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Crime and Society
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Women and Feminism Studies
SEMESTER 6
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Research Methodology
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Social Entrepreneurship
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Social Impact Assessment
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Human Rights
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Project Analysis and Design
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Heritage, Tourism and Society
SEMESTER 7
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Internship
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Rural-Urban Relations
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Research Planning
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Sociology of Migration
SEMESTER 8
Code
Name
Cr. Hours
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Project Work (6 credit)
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International Relations (3 credit)
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