BA Hons (Bachelor of Arts) Syllabus, Subjects, Books, Course Curriculum 2023

BA Hons or Bachelor of Arts with Honours, is a 3-year long undergraduate course. One needs to have a 10+2 level of degree in order to be eligible to pursue it. Students are required to do a lot of project work throughout the three years on their chosen specializations.

With various specializations like History, Geography, Sociology, Philosophy, Journalism, Hindi, English, Political Science, Economics and many more, BA Hons is one of the broad and major courses pursued every year.

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BA Hons Syllabus

One needs to check the tabularised below major  BA Hons subjects and the core topics covered under them throughout the duration of the course.

BA Hons Subjects Topics Covered 
BA English English Literature, Twentieth Century Indian Writing, Qualifying Language, Credit Language, Nineteenth Century European Realism, Classical Literature ,Forms of Popular Fiction, Contemporary Literature, Anglo-American Writing from 1930, Literary Theory, Women’s Writing of the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries , Modern European Drama
BA Political Science Environmental Science, Understanding Political Theory, Constitutional Government and Democracy in India, Generic Elective, Political Theory-Concepts and Debates, Political Process in India, Introduction to Comparative Government & Politics, Perspectives on Public Administration, Perspectives on International Relations, Public Policy and Administration in India, Global Politics, Classical Political Philosophy, Modern Indian Political Thought, Modern Political Philosophy
BA History History of India, Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World, Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World, Rise of Modern West, History of Modern Europe, History Of Southeast Asia-The 19TH Century, History of Modern East Asia; Electives have to be  taken.
BA Psychology Introduction to Psychology, Statistical Methods for Psychological Research, Environmental Science, General Psychology, Biopsychology, Psychology of Individual Differences, English Communication, Youth, Gender and Identity, Development of Psychological, Psychological Research, Social Psychology, Emotional Intelligence, Psychology for Health and Well-being, Understanding Psychological Disorders, Applied Social Psychology, Stress Management, Psychology at Work, Dealing with Psychological Disorders, Developmental Psychology, Positive Psychology, Human Resource Management, Organizational Behavior, Counseling Psychology, Health Psychology, Community Psychology
BA Philosophy Indian Philosophy, Logic, Greek Philosophy, Ethics, Western Philosophy: Descartes to Kant, Social & Political Philosophy: Indian and Western, Applied Ethics, Text of Indian Philosophy, Text of Western Philosophy, Truth Functional Logic, Analytic Philosophy, Continental Philosophy, Philosophy of Religion (Indian & Western), Philosophy of Language (Indian & Western)
BA Economics Introductory Microeconomics, Mathematical Methods for Economics, Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course, Introductory Macroeconomics, Intermediate Microeconomics, Statistical Methods for Economics, Skill Enhancement Course, Introductory Econometrics, Indian Economy , Development Economics
BA Sociology Introduction to Sociology, Sociology of India, Sociological Theories, Methods of Sociological Enquiry, Religion and Society, Marriage, Family and Kinship, Social Stratification, Gender and Sexuality, Polity and Society in India, Economy and Society, Techniques of Social Research, Gender Sensitization, Society through the Visual.
BA Geography Geomorphology, Climatology, Cartographic Techniques, Geography of Population,, Analytical Physical Geography, Oceanography, Thematic Cartography (Practical), Geography of Settlements, Concurrent – Credit Language, Economic Geography, Environmental Geography, Remote Sensing (Practical), Urban Geography, Concurrent – Interdisciplinary, Geography of Natural Resources, Spatial Dimensions of Development, Statistical Methods in Geography, Geography of India, Concurrent – Discipline Centered, Evolution of Geographical Thought, Social Geography, Field Techniques, Agricultural Geography, BioGeography, Disaster Management, Regional Planning: Case Studies, Geographical Information System, Geography of Tourism Rural Development

BA Hons Books

Below mentioned are few popular BA Hons books for various subjects that can be utilized by the aspirants to cover the relevant topics.

Books Authors
Statistical Methods in Economics B.M Agarwal.
Medieval History of India J.C Aggarwal
Political Science Pravin Kumar Jha
History of English Literature Prof. Ray and Chakraborty
Public Administration Theory and Practice M.P.Sharma
An Introduction to Philosophical Analysis John Hospers
Essentials of Educational Psychology S.K.Mangal

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Bachelor of Arts [BA] {Hons.} : 29 answered questions

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Ques. What is the minimum passing marks for BA in IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Shivani Bhat on 21 Nov 22

Ans. The passing marks at IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University) are Theory - 30 out of 100 / 18 out of 50 Assignments - More than 50% If you fail to score 50% in assignments, you will have to resubmit them. If you score above 30 out of 100 or 18 out of 500 in theory, then you will pass without having submitted assignments. Percentage Calculation - Assignments- 30% weightage and Term End Examination- 70% weightage for FST (Foundation Course in Science & Technology) and FHS (Foundation Course in Humanities and Social Sciences).Read more
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Ques. How do I prepare for the BHU (BA) honors entrance exam?

● Top Answer By Jagriti Singh on 16 Nov 22

Ans. The BA (Hons.) entrance exam at BHU is quite easy. You can crack the exam by following these simple tips: Update yourself on the latest GK Solve all previous year's questions  Lucent’s GK is the best to prepare for this exam Go through the pattern of the paper and know your weaknesses and strengths. Get the BHU UET Social science guide (Arihant publication) and study it thoroughly. Keeping these tips in mind, score above 170 and you will get a decent rank.Read more
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Ques. How is life at JNU for MA students? Is it only hectic or do students have fun too?

● Top Answer By Samar Ali on 21 Nov 22

Ans. Whether your life at JNU is hectic or not, depends mainly on your course. It’s you who has to find the balance between career, friends, fun and yourself. JNU is exceptionally safe for girls and girls can enjoy their college life by roaming around at night. Some other fun activities at JNU are: DJ parties for freshers almost every weekend During the winter semester you get hostel nights every weekend. It's a 2 day event celebrated by each hostel. First day is a cultural program, students irrespective of their hostel can take part in singing, dancing, music, band and drama to be performed on the same stage and get facilitated. On the second day the hostel throws a dinner party followed by a DJ. JNU facilities extracurricular toba great extent. Clubs like dance, drama, painting, music, mountaineering, photography and other sports make the experience a thrill. The campus is surrounded by many eateries, especially dhabas that provide the best food. The best part of the university has to be its no minimum attendance rule. You are assessed on the basis of your performance only. So life at JNU can be both hectic and fun depending on how you balance it.Read more
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Ques. Which subjects come under a BA social science (Hons.) in BHU, Varanasi?

● Top Answer By Akanksha Rai on 16 Nov 22

Ans. There are two ways for a BA degree from BHU. One through the faculty of Arts and another one through the faculty of Social Sciences. The following subjects sone under a BA Social Science (Hons.) in BHU: Faculty of Arts- Economics History Political Science Sociology  Psychology  Mathematics Statistics Geography  Tourism and Travel Management  Faculty of Social Sciences- Ancient Indian History Culture and Archaeology  Arabic Archaeology and Museology  Applied Statistics Bengali Chinese Dance Education  English French Geography  German Hindi Home Science  History of Art Japanese Linguistics Marathi  Music Instrumental Music Vocal Nepali Office Management and secretarial practice  Pali Persian Philosophy  Physical Education  Painting  Psychology  Russian Sanskrit  Statistics  Telugu Tamil Travel and Tourism Management  UrduRead more
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Ques. What are average placements of BHU in LLB?

● Top Answer By Mayank Verma on 18 Nov 22

Ans. Almost 30 - 40 % of the students got placed. The highest salary package offered is 10 LPA , and the lowest salary package offered is 2 LPA. Top recruiting companies of our college are TCS, etc. Almost 50-60% of the students got an internship in firms, Sai & Associations, etc.Read more
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Ques. Can I apply for LLB after graduating B.A through IGNOU correspondence study?

● Top Answer By Devraj Mehta on 03 Nov 22

Ans. The eligibility criteria for various universities vary. Because IGNOU is a recognized university, you can certainly apply for admission to pursue LLB if you take the CET. The Bar Council of India does not recognize law degree programs completed through distance education, so IGNOU does not offer 3-year LLB, BA LLB, BBA LLB, or LLM programs. It should be noted that no entrance exam is required for IGNOU law programs (except for Ph.D. in Law). Candidates must simply register for IGNOU law programs by completing the application form and submitting their application fee, as well as the course fee.Read more
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Ques. What are the ATKT rules of Mumbai University 2021 BA?

● Top Answer By Anika Ramteke on 16 Oct 21

Ans. The rules for ATKT at Mumbai University are simple and easy to follow.  If you have more than 2 KT in each semester, then you will not be promoted to the next year. You will have to drop a year from college and appear for the exams again. Keep a close eye on the notifications related to the exam and fill the form accordingly. If you have 2 or less KT in each semester, then you will be promoted to the next year. To appear for 3rd year examination, you must clear either your 1st or 2nd year. You would not be allowed to continue your term in the third year if you fail in any of the subjects of the first year and second year (cross ATKT). Read more
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Ques. What is BPP from IGNOU?

● Top Answer By Alok Thakkar on 21 Oct 22

Ans. The full form of BPP is Bachelor Preparatory Programme. Some important details of the course are as follows: Maximum duration  6 months Minimum duration 2 years Course fees INR 1000 Minimum age 18 years Maximum age No limit  The best part about the program is that it is eligible for almost everyone. No formal qualification is required for this course. BPP at IGNOU is specially designed for the ones who are willing to get a Bachelor's Degree from IGNOU but lack the required qualification i.e., passing 10+2. Because of this lack of qualification the students who haven’t passed 10+2 cannot apply for higher education anywhere. This programme has been designed to give such students an opportunity to enter higher education. Please note that this is just an enabling programme and not equivalent to 10+2.Read more
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Ques. Is there a semester system in IGNOU for BA courses?

● Top Answer By Anil Karki on 28 Oct 22

Ans. No, there is no semester system in IGNOU for BA courses. In IGNOU students are enrolled in two cycles (January and June). The submission of assignments and TEE (Term End Examination) is scheduled once a year. Although assignments can be submitted only once a year, there is a high chance that if you fail to appear in May or December TEE, you can appear for that particular subject on another cycle. For example, you enrolled in this course in 2021. If you wish to appear for June 2022 TEE, you are required to submit the assignments by March 30 2022. If you fail to appear or pass the TEE, you can appear for the same exam in December 2022.Read more
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Ques. How is IGNOU BA for UPSC ? Which subjects should I choose for BA?

● Top Answer By Diksha Roy on 12 Sept 22

Ans. Consider what you want as the optional in UPSC and choose it as your honors subject. Public Administration is a good option. Otherwise, you can choose basic BA from IGNOU. The course includes subjects from Social Science, Literature, Community Services, etc.Read more
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