The Social sciences degree gives a candidate the opportunity to study various subjects like

• Social policy
• History
• Psychology
• Politics
• Sociology

Apart from this, issues such as crime, religion, poverty and urban change are also dealt with. Social sciences studies the human aspects of the world in which we live.

Eligibility for studying B.Sc in Social Sciences

The candidate must have passed 10+2 with arts or allied fields. The school or board must be recognized by the government. There is no criterion of minimum marks for most universities. But for entry into top universities, good score is required in 10+2.

Scope of B.Sc in Social sciences and its contribution to the society

The study of Social sciences consists of different branches of Social sciences like history, civics, geography, economics, political science, culture and sociology. Social sciences or soft sciences include an in-depth study and evaluation of human behavior by employing scientific methods by using qualitative or quantitative means. If we compare Social sciences with natural sciences, we find that Social science tells us more about the objective, subjective and structural aspects of society. It tells us about the Social developments of the society and the emerging drawbacks also. Social sciences tell us, where the societal development is headed towards and how much more can we do to benefit the entire mankind.

Social sciences are at the forefront in the development of positive values. Such values are essential to the development of an individual and society as a whole. Students will develop some core values like human dignity, honesty, equality, cooperation, self-worth, self-discipline and national pride.

Social sciences programmes inculcate a variety of skills and attitudes as well as human understanding and Social responsibility. These programs help students gain knowledge and insights. Social sciences help students to understand the present world and make it a better world. Social sciences help candidates explain human experiences in the past and present and make sense for the future of the world.

Social sciences education has its goals to prepare students, to take rationale decisions, both as individuals as well as group members. Social sciences studies give young people the chance to recognize the significance of their experiences. This happens as they seek to understand more about themselves and to become aware of the complex Social relationships. Social sciences create for students a bridge between school and society.

The course aims at creating future law abiding citizens. It aims at making creative and courteous human beings out of children.