The Bachelor of Social Work (BASW) at Lake City College and Research Centre, Pokhara is a four-year annual program affiliated with Tribhuvan University. Offered from the college’s humanities stream in the downtown area of Pokhara Metropolitan City, the program combines social work theory, related social science study, field work, research, academic writing, and report writing.
The course is designed for entry-level professional practice in social work and for further study in social work and related disciplines. At the college level, BASW study is connected to library access, computer facilities, counseling support, scholarship support for deserving students, and a learning environment that includes field exposure and academic activity.
Affiliation: Tribhuvan University
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Duration: 4 academic years
Study System: Annual system
Location: Gairapatan, Pokhara
Institution: Lake City College and Research Centre, Pokhara
Course Focus: Social work theory, field work, research, and community-based learning
The BASW curriculum is built around social work foundations, related social sciences, compulsory language courses, and field-based practice. The program includes eight papers along with compulsory field work, research work, academic writing, and report writing in different semesters.
First year: Introduction to Social Work and Basic Sociology for Social Work
Second year: Basic Psychology for Social Work, Social Case Work Practice, and Social Work Practice with Groups
Third year: Social Issues and Leadership Development, with compulsory English in the year structure
Fourth year: Theoretical Ideologies of Social Work and Social Problem, Identifications, and Interventions
Compulsory subjects across the structure include English and Nepali, with Alternative English in place of Compulsory Nepali for international students
The third-year and fourth-year course titles are part of the approved structure and may be developed in more detail within the university framework
Develop understanding of the basic concepts, principles, methods, and practice of social work
Build skills through intensive field work
Prepare skilled human resources for social work in the context of Nepal
Encourage a commitment to human rights and social justice
Develop the ability to identify community problems and work toward practical solutions
Build self-awareness in responding to problem situations
BASW prepares students for service in the social work profession and for advanced study in social work and related disciplines. The course covers social work as a helping profession and connects academic study with issues affecting individuals, families, and communities.
The program also has a practical scope. At the college, field work is treated as a major part of learning, with activities such as Neighborhood Camp, Rural Camp, Urban Camp, Block Placement, Community Visit, and NGO or INGO visits.
Understanding of social work concepts and professional foundations
Ability to identify and study social problems in context
Basic research and report-writing ability
Exposure to case work and group work practice
Greater readiness for community-based and institutional work
Social work theory and practice
Sociology and psychology for social work
Social case work practice
Social work practice with groups
Field work and practicum
Research, academic writing, and report writing
Class presentation and discussion
The BASW program combines classroom learning with field-based practice and internal academic work. The teaching pattern includes:
Theory classes
Practical and field work components
Class participation, discussion, and presentation
Assignment-based learning
Class tests
Internship-oriented practicum under supervision
BASW graduates may enter work in:
Government organizations
NGOs and INGOs
Education sector
Social sector institutions
Media sector
Research institutions and consultancies
Banks, commercial institutions, and corporate sectors
Scholarship scheme for deserving students
Counseling support as part of student services
TU-affiliated four-year BASW program
Downtown Pokhara location
Field work activities linked to community settings
Social work faculty presence at the college
Library, computer lab, media center, and counseling support
Scholarship support for deserving students
Applicants must have secured at least D+ in all subjects in Grade 11 and Grade 12, or passed +2, Intermediate, or PCL with a minimum of 45 percent from TU or another institution recognized by TU
Eligible applicants submit the prescribed application and academic records
An entrance examination of one hour may apply if provisioned by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, TU, or managed by the Department of Social Work
Admission is based on merit list, enrollment quota, and TU rules
Final admission is completed after document submission and fee payment
Class 12, +2, Intermediate, or equivalent transcript
Character certificate
Migration certificate if applicable
Transfer certificate
Citizenship certificate or birth certificate copy
Passport-size photographs
Completed admission form
Admission fee receipt
Entrance scorecard if required
Equivalence certificate for foreign qualifications
BASW follows the annual system, with a final examination at the end of each academic year. Regularity is an important condition for appearing in both internal and final examinations. Evaluation is divided into 30 percent internal and 70 percent external.
The internal evaluation includes class attendance, class participation and presentation, assignment work, and class test writing. The external evaluation is conducted through the Dean’s Office and the Controller of Examinations of Tribhuvan University. In Social Work Practicum and Field Work courses, the external component also includes practical evaluation under departmental coordination.
The BASW program at Lake City College and Research Centre, Pokhara, offers an undergraduate route in social work that combines classroom study, field work, and academic writing under Tribhuvan University. Its structure supports students who want formal social work study in Pokhara with exposure to community practice, research-oriented coursework, and university-based annual examinations.
The BASW program runs for four academic years.
Yes. The program is affiliated with Tribhuvan University under the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Yes. Field work is an essential part of the program and includes activities such as Neighborhood Camp, Rural Camp, Urban Camp, Block Placement, Community Visit, and NGO or INGO visits.
Applicants need at least D+ in all subjects in Grade 11 and Grade 12, or +2, Intermediate, or PCL with a minimum of 45 percent from a recognized institution.
An entrance examination may apply if provisioned by the Dean’s Office or managed by the Department of Social Work.
Evaluation is based on 30 percent internal assessment and 70 percent external assessment, with practical evaluation in practicum and field work courses.
BASW students have access to facilities such as the library, computer lab, media center, counseling support, and scholarship support for deserving students.
