B.A. – Bachelor of Arts
Empowering critical thinkers who explore human experience, culture, and society through diverse disciplinary lenses and analytical inquiry.
Overview
People’s University, Bhopal offers a comprehensive undergraduate programme in Arts that provides foundational knowledge across humanities and social science disciplines. This course encompasses literature, history, political systems, psychology, and cultural studies alongside analytical and communication skill development. Perfect for students seeking a broad-based liberal education and intellectual growth, the curriculum balances theoretical understanding with critical thinking abilities. Graduates emerge prepared to contribute meaningfully across diverse professional sectors requiring a humanistic perspective and analytical capabilities.
Duration & Eligibility
Duration: 3 years of structured interdisciplinary learning
Level: Undergraduate (UG)
Eligibility: Completion of Higher Secondary Education (10+2) from any recognized stream with satisfactory academic performance.
Syllabus/Modules
Foundation Year: English Literature, General Hindi, Environmental Studies, Major Subject Options (History/Political Science/Psychology/Sociology/Economics), Communication Skills
Intermediate Year: Advanced study in chosen major subjects, Complementary discipline exploration, Research methodology introduction, Elective courses
Final Year: Specialized papers in major subjects, Contemporary issues and applications, Project work/dissertation, Career orientation programmes
Highlights
Interdisciplinary approach fostering holistic understanding
Flexibility in subject combination choices
Interactive classroom discussions and debates
Library resources with extensive humanities collections
Guest lectures from scholars and field experts
Cultural activities and literary forums
Admission
Entry granted through merit in a qualifying examination following university admission guidelines and state regulations.
Career
Graduates pursue positions as content writers, administrative assistants, research associates, or junior analysts in media organizations, publishing houses, NGOs, educational institutions, and government departments. Pursuing postgraduate programmes (M.A.) for specialization remains widely chosen. Additional avenues include civil services preparation, journalism, human resources, public relations, social work, cultural organizations, archives and museums, the tourism sector, and corporate training roles. The qualification provides versatile foundations supporting career evolution across education, media, administration, social services, and creative industries throughout one’s professional journey.