The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus, Lahan, is a four-year undergraduate program affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU). The program falls under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences and combines social work theory with compulsory fieldwork, research, academic writing, and report writing.
BSW is intended to prepare students for social work practice and research. Its academic content covers sociology, psychology, case work, group work, social issues, leadership, social work theories, problem identification, and intervention.
| Course Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Program | Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) |
| University | Tribhuvan University |
| Faculty | Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Duration | 4 Years |
| Campus | J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus |
| Location | Lahan Municipality–10, Siraha |
The BSW program combines classroom study with practical social work activities. Students study the principles and methods of social work while developing skills through fieldwork and research.
The course aims to develop an understanding of social problems, human rights, social justice, community needs, and methods of working with individuals and groups. It also introduces students to research methods that can be used to identify community problems and examine possible responses.
A major part of the course is learning how social workers identify problems, understand the needs of affected people, use available service systems, and develop professional self-awareness.
The four-year course includes eight Social Work papers, along with compulsory fieldwork and research-related academic work.
| Year | Course Code | Course |
|---|---|---|
| First | SW 421 | Introduction to Social Work |
| First | SW 422 | Basic Sociology for Social Work |
| Second | SW 423 | Basic Psychology for Social Work |
| Second | SW 424A | Social Case Work Practice |
| Second | SW 424B | Social Work Practice with Groups |
| Third | SW 425 | Social Issues and Leadership Development |
| Fourth | SW 426 | Theoretical Ideologies of Social Work |
| Fourth | SW 427 | Social Problem, Identifications, and Interventions |
The course therefore moves from the foundations of social work into sociology and psychology before covering case work, group practice, social issues, leadership, social work theories, and intervention.
Students also complete academic writing, research work, report writing, and fieldwork as part of their study requirements.
Fieldwork is a compulsory part of the BSW course. This practical component allows students to connect classroom learning with social work situations and community-related issues.
The course places particular importance on developing practical skills rather than relying only on theoretical study. Fieldwork is supported by research, academic writing, and report preparation.
Through these activities, students work on skills related to:
understanding individuals and communities;
identifying social problems;
case work and group work;
collecting and organizing information;
examining possible responses to social issues;
academic and report writing; and
applying social work methods in practical settings.
Students who have completed +2, PCL, or an equivalent higher secondary qualification recognized by Tribhuvan University can apply for admission to the BSW program.
The stated academic requirements include:
minimum D+ grade in each subject of Grades 11 and 12 with a CGPA of 2.0 or above; or
minimum second division in 10+2, PCL, or an equivalent qualification in any discipline.
This allows students from different academic backgrounds to seek admission to BSW, subject to the applicable admission requirements.
BSW students study at a community-based campus that provides academic facilities and services for undergraduate education.
Available facilities include:
library and e-library;
internet access;
computer laboratory;
seminar hall;
laptops and projectors;
printing and photocopy services;
counseling services;
field and garden; and
extracurricular and co-curricular activities.
The campus library contains approximately 21,993 books as well as journals, newspapers, magazines, and other periodical materials.
The BSW course prepares students for work connected with social services and community-based organizations. Areas identified for graduates include NGOs and INGOs, academic institutions, media organizations such as radio, television, and news agencies, and research institutions.
Social work roles may involve advocacy, counseling, mediation, coordination between people and services, social change activities, and research.
Graduates who want to continue their education may pursue a Master of Social Work (MSW) or other postgraduate studies for which they meet the admission requirements.
The Bachelor of Social Work is a four-year undergraduate program affiliated with Tribhuvan University.
Students who have completed +2, PCL, or an equivalent qualification recognized by Tribhuvan University can apply, subject to the prescribed grade or division requirements.
Yes. Fieldwork is a compulsory part of the program. Students also complete research, academic writing, and report writing activities.
Major areas include Introduction to Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Social Case Work, Social Work with Groups, Social Issues and Leadership Development, Social Work theories, and social problem identification and intervention.
Graduates may seek work in social service organizations, NGOs and INGOs, academic institutions, media, and research institutions. They may also continue to a Master of Social Work or other relevant postgraduate study.
