BA

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Arts course in Surana College offers a comprehensive study on a range of subjects related to Humanities. The course allows a flexible approach to studying humanities, social sciences, and languages. Humanities deal with the histories, literatures, and cultures of human civilization, while social sciences study sociology, anthropology, political behaviors, and other forms of human behavior and organization.

This degree provides a rare chance to explore your passions, interests, and ambitions. Students who complete this degree will be well suited to meet the challenges of a modern 21st-century workplace, where specialization, creativity, logic, and critical argument come to the fore. It also enables you to become an independent thinker, to form and articulate judgments based on analysis and evidence.

Studying Arts equips you for every aspect of life. Accordingly, our graduates are in demand from a broad range of employers, with career options as varied as the degree itself. Our alumni are invariably known for their ability to think outside the box, communicate effectively, research diligently, and synthesize complex information to reach their goals.

Key Features

Diverse Disciplines: A broad selection of subjects, including journalism, psychology, political science, history, economics, and English literature.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Encourages connections between disciplines, fostering deeper understanding and innovative thinking.
Expert Faculty: Knowledgeable and passionate educators who are leaders in their fields.
Practical Experience: Internships, research opportunities, and industry exposure bridge academic learning with real-world applications.
Global Perspective: Insights into global issues and systems, preparing students for careers in a diverse and interconnected world.

Available Combinations

BA – HEP (History - Economics - Political Science)

This evergreen and popular combination is most suited for IAS & KAS aspirants as well as others preparing for competitive entrance exams such as those for government services. Those interested in pursuing higher studies in any of the three subjects can also opt for this combination.

BA – HTJ (History - Tourism - Journalism)

The entire Journalism fraternity relies heavily on skills related to communication, knowledge, quick reflexes, information gathering, and assimilation. Combined with a dynamic approach to the academic study of Tourism, this combination is ideal for students planning for careers in different streams of media and branches of Tourism. Industry exposure is given to students through rigorous internship programs in Media houses such as Print, Electronic Media, and Radio.

BA – JOP (Journalism - Optional English - Psychology)

A very dynamic and challenging combination. Apart from pursuing Masters in any of the three subjects, this stream offers several career options. Both Journalism and Psychology are vast subjects that allow students to explore their areas of interest. Career opportunities in Psychology are given a huge boost through internships in Manasa Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Cadabams’ Psychosocial Rehabilitation Centre, Spastics Society of Karnataka, Spandana Nursing Home, and others.

Optional English, a comprehensive study of literatures in English from across the world, grooms students to recognize variety in language, develop analytical skills, and study the psychological aspects of human behavior.

Eligibility

Class-XII or PUC from a recognized Board.

Value Added Programmes

Certificate Course in Photography
Certificate Course in Premiere Pro
Certificate Course in Photoshop
Certificate Course in InDesign
Certificate Course in Psephology
Certificate Course in Counselling
Certificate Course in Cultural Heritage Management
Certificate Course on Environmental Economics
Certificate Course in Civil Service & Public Policy

Vision

The Department of Humanities offers a rigorous education in the humanities and social sciences within a dynamic, collaborative, and inclusive community of learners. Living Surana College’s values of excellence, engagement, integrity, inclusiveness, and self-reflection, we will serve as a national exemplar of public higher education in the liberal arts with a commitment to accessibility and affordability.

Mission

Keeping the core objectives to create academic excellence in fundamental humanities studies, the Department of Humanities aims to encourage advanced teaching-learning processes and quality research at individual, departmental, and institutional levels. It also endeavors to build quality-based knowledge and human resource capacity.

Program Outcomes

PO 1: To expose students to a thorough and integrated study of humanities, histories, languages, and other related disciplines.
PO 2: Demonstrate understanding of the vital ideas and theories in the field of humanities and aesthetics.
PO 3: Show knowledge of the most important scholars in various fields of humanities.
PO 4: Relate the relationship between different disciplines.
PO 5: Differentiate between various research methodologies of the humanities.
PO 6: Familiarize with the basic principles of the theory of knowledge.
PO 7: Enrich their knowledge of contemporary global issues.
PO 8: Understand the most significant events of the country in different areas.
PO 9: Develop means of expressing concepts, propositions, and beliefs in technically correct forms.
PO 10: Promote transdisciplinary innovation and divergent thinking.
PO 11: Motivate students to take up higher studies and civil services exams.
PO 12: Develop practical skills to provide solutions to industry, society, and business.

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