Sigma College offers the Tribhuvan University BASW for students who want formal training in social work practice in Nepal. The course links classroom learning with supervised fieldwork in community settings.
You build skills for case documentation, group facilitation, community outreach, and basic research while following TU’s academic requirements.
The BASW combines theory, method, ethics, and field exposure. Students attend classes on social policy, human behavior, and research methods, then apply learning in partner organizations. The college monitors attendance, field supervision, and internal assessments to keep students on track for TU examinations and practicum completion.
TU-affiliated BASW with structured fieldwork each academic year
Classroom teaching paired with community placements and supervision
Reflective journals, case files, and viva as part of evaluation
Partnerships with NGOs and community groups in Kathmandu Valley
The curriculum follows TU’s BASW framework and includes:
Foundations of Social Work: history, values, and ethics
Human Behavior and the Social Environment
Social Casework, Group Work, and Community Organization
Social Policy, Welfare Administration, and Nepal’s legal context
Research Methods, Statistics basics, and Proposal Writing
Thematic areas such as child protection, health education, disability, and livelihood support (as scheduled)
Fieldwork planning, agency selection, and supervision follow TU norms and the college calendar. Students maintain logs, submit reports, and present field learnings.
Build knowledge of social work values, methods, and ethics
Develop skills for assessment, planning, intervention, and review
Strengthen communication for interviews, group sessions, and community meetings
Prepare students for entry-level social work roles in Nepal
Graduates work in NGOs, INGOs, community development projects, health outreach, schools, and local governments. Roles include social mobilizer, project assistant, caseworker, outreach worker, and documentation support. Students also consider MSW or related postgraduate study.
Conduct intake interviews and develop basic care or support plans
Facilitate groups and coordinate community meetings
Write case notes, field reports, and short research papers
Follow safeguarding protocols and referral pathways
Present field experiences using evidence and reflection
Interviewing techniques and rapport building
Group facilitation, meeting minutes, and logistics
Community mapping, need assessment, and stakeholder listing
Monitoring and Evaluation basics: indicators and simple tools
Proposal concept notes and budget outlines for small projects
The program blends lectures, role-plays, simulations, guest talks, and field supervision. Students maintain reflective journals, submit periodic assignments, and present field learnings in class. Faculty offer guidance on ethics, documentation, and safety during visits.
Completion of 10+2 or equivalent with minimum D+ in all subjects in Grades 11 and 12; or
HSEB/NEB pass or TU Proficiency Certificate Level (PCL) equivalent to Grade 12 pass
Counseling for fieldwork readiness and seat confirmation as per intake notice
Social mobilizer, outreach worker, and caseworker in NGOs
Project assistant in community development and health programs
School or community counselor support roles under supervision
Documentation, M&E assistant, and training support roles
Pathway to MSW and sector-focused postgraduate study
The college offers merit-based and need-based scholarship brackets each intake. Students submit required documents; renewal depends on academic progress, attendance, and professional conduct in field settings.
The BASW at Sigma College connects textbook learning to field realities in Kathmandu. Students practice the ethics and methods of social work while learning from agencies that serve local communities.
Learners who want structured social work education and hands-on practice find a consistent route in the BASW at Sigma College. The course builds practical skills, reflective habits, and documentation standards that matter in Nepal’s social sector.
