(3-Year Undergraduate Programme)
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Programme at the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi (DU SOL) is a 3-year undergraduate degree designed to offer students a strong academic foundation in the humanities, social sciences, and liberal arts.
Unlike specialized honours programs that concentrate on a single discipline, the B.A. Programme at DU SOL enables students to study multiple subjects, encouraging interdisciplinary learning along with essential skills such as critical thinking, communication, analytical reasoning, and cultural awareness.
It is ideal for learners who wish to understand society, explore ideas, and build creative, administrative, and academic abilities that are relevant across diverse professional and global settings.
Students can choose from a wide range of subjects, allowing them to customize their academic journey based on their interests and career goals:
Languages & Literature
English
Hindi
Punjabi (where available)
Focus areas include linguistics, grammar, literary analysis, and creative writing.
Social Sciences
Political Science: Governance, public policy, international relations
Sociology: Society, culture, social change
History: Ancient, medieval, modern Indian and world history
Geography: Human & physical geography, environment, GIS
Psychology: Cognitive processes, counseling, behavioral sciences
Economics: Microeconomics, macroeconomics, development and applied economics
Humanities
Philosophy: Ethics, logic, metaphysics
Education: Pedagogy, teaching methods, curriculum studies
Public Administration: Governance, public systems, policy-making
Fine Arts: Aesthetics, visual and performing arts (where offered)
Featured in DU SOL's updated CBCS structure:
Mass Communication
Digital Media
Journalism
Creative Writing
Entrepreneurship
Computer Applications
Life Skills & Communication Skills
This curated mix ensures exposure to both academic and industry-oriented domains.
10+2 or equivalent from a recognized board (Arts/Science/Commerce)
Minimum 40–50% aggregate (criteria may vary yearly)
Admission is merit-based under DU guidelines; no entrance exam required
Graduates from DU SOL can pursue diverse roles across sectors:
The B.A. Programme at DU SOL is a flexible, comprehensive, and future-oriented degree designed for students who want to build strong academic knowledge and professional skills across the humanities and social sciences. With interdisciplinary subjects, practical exposure, and multiple career pathways, DU SOL’s B.A. Programme provides an excellent foundation for careers in administration, education, media, corporate sectors, social work, and further higher studies.
