The world today needs sharp minds, critical thinkers, and leaders who can leverage new opportunities and inspire positive social change. Our BA/BSc programmes will help students interpret and experience the world around them. Invaluable skills like communication, critical thinking and problem solving are the core of this programme. Our undergraduate programme aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and intellectual foundation - across humanities and social sciences - for a competitive advantage and enduring career success. In the first year of the BA/BSc programme, students are introduced to carefully crafted interdisciplinary courses in the liberal arts and social sciences. Students can choose their areas of specialisation in the following year.
Easwari School of Liberal Arts students also have access to robust support including Workshops, Seminars and learning centres for assistance with language and skill and competency development. Our faculty mentors offer full-time support to each student throughout his or her academic journey at SRM AP.
At Easwari School of Liberal Arts, we believe that a liberal arts and social sciences education offers door-opening experiences, career flexibility, and opportunities for students to achieve a brighter future for themselves, their communities, and the world at large. Therefore, we challenge students to set and achieve ambitious goals for themselves, and our graduates emerge from our programmes as sharper communicators, researchers, problem solvers, and leaders equipped with the very skills that today’s employers demand.
- Develop a range of invaluable skills including critical thinking and problem solving.
- Develop knowledge and understanding of the human condition in a cultural context.
- Acquire awareness of diversity with a global perspective.
- Expand skills in written and oral proficiency.
- Design programme as per preference with Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, and Sciences subjects in different combinations.
- Freedom to pursue intellectual interests with ample scope for cross-disciplinary approaches.
- Flexibility of combining any core course with any allied course and also to opt for electives of choice.
- Rich Library facility with huge online and offline resources.
- Guidance and training for competitive examinations and job interviews and higher studies.
- Aims at producing knowledgeable and socially responsible citizens.
BA (Hons.) - 4 Years/ BA - 3 Years
UNIQUE CURRICULUM
An exposure to diverse areas of English, with the courses falling under five broad categories:
- Unique Courses that are offered only in SRM UNIVERSITY-AP (e.g., Code Name Language, Mind, Myth and Metaphor)
- Foundational Courses (e.g., Introduction to Communicative English and Critical Thinking)
- Theory Driven Core Courses (e.g., English Language Learning, Popular Fiction)
- Courses with Practical Application (e.g., Technical and Creative Writing)
MINOR AND ADDITIONAL COURSES
In addition to majoring in English, there is an option to take additional courses, in disciplines such as Economics, History, Journalism, Computer Science, or Mathematics
OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR AND TRAINING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The three-year Bachelor programme is extendable to an optional fourth year specially curated to make the students aware of the cutting edge research being done in Literary Studies worldwide. Special coaching will also be provided to the students willing to pursue higher education in world-class universities including the Ivy League institutions. The 4th year also gives students a provision to submit a research thesis, a prerequisite for admission applications to premier universities in the USA and Europe. The 4th year facilitates a smooth transition to higher studies without losing an additional year
FOUNDATION FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS
The curriculum is designed to enhance confidence to appear for national and international level competitive exams (e.g., GRE, UPSC, UGC-NET) and secure admissions in reputed universities in India and abroad
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
SRM University-AP has collaborations with many eminent institutions including University of Dayton, USA, Western Michigan University, USA, Monash University, Australia, University of Skovde, Sweden, Ming Chi University of Technology, Taiwan, etc. SRM-AP students gain global exposure through the unique opportunity of spending a semester (or an academic visit) abroad, based on merit. The collaborations foster knowledge creation, skill enhancement, and advancement towards industry associations
INFRASTRUCTURE
SRM University-AP has the best undergraduate Language laboratories equipped to train language skills using Oréll Talk Corporate software. Qualified lab assistants will add more to learning experiences using this software in Active Learning Classrooms. A much ventilated spacious library helps interact with the offline and online resources. Dining area, hostels, grocery store, Health Centre & Pharmacy, Bank with ATM, Post Office and other amenities too are worth mentioning. The University is located in a typical bucolic world of its own with a very calm and picturesque atmosphere that will help create wonders with the creative genius hidden within the students. It has a world-class campus designed by Perkins-Will, the American architecture firm that specialises in educational institutions. The privilege to be a part of this University as a student, faculty or staff is unparalleled.
UNIQUE CURRICULUM
The curriculum of the BA degree programme is designed as per the UGC guidelines. The department focuses on interactive learning through critical thinking as against rote learning and performance in examinations. The course contents prepare the students for pursuing a higher degree in social sciences.
Designed to equip students with knowledge of historical processes, events and transformations in the world and Indian History from the Stone Age to the contemporary world. The curriculum is designed to cover the following broad categories:
- Foundational Courses (e.g., Critical Thinking)
- Indian History Courses (Ancient, Medieval and Modern)
- World History Courses (e.g. European History, History of Latin America and Africa)
- Thematic Courses (e.g. Introduction to Gender, Histories of Migration)
- Courses on Regional Histories (e.g., South Indian History,Histories of Eastern Himalayas)
- Research Oriented Courses (e.g., Research Methodology,Dissertation by Research)
A CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
Under the CBCS, students have the flexibility to choose courses from other Disciplines/ Schools in the University
MINOR
The students of SRM UNIVERSITY-AP have an option of obtaining minors from other disciplines of Easwari School of Liberal Arts such as Economics, Psychology, English, and Journalism.
OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR AND TRAINING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The three-year Honours programme is extendable to an optional fourth year. The programme is fine-tuned to make the students aware of the cutting edge research being done worldwide in the discipline of History. Further, we train them to prepare for admissions in world-class universities including the Ivy League institutions for their higher studies. It also gives them the provision to submit a BA thesis which is a pre-requisite in applying to premier universities in the USA and Europe, facilitating a smooth transition to higher studies without losing an additional year
HISTORY WITH A PURPOSE
The curriculum has been comprehensively set to meet the requirements of UPSC Examinations, covering almost all aspects of the General Studies papers of both the preliminary and main examinations. Besides, students are also trained for various other national and international competitive exams such as UGC NET, PSC, GRE, and TOEFL
INFRASTRUCTURE
SRM University-AP offers a wide range of facilities and resources to support students. The library on the campus provides an extensive collection of books and journals on History. The students have 24x7 access to online journals and other valuable online resources required to hone their writing and research skills.
Students also have access to the dining area, hostels, grocery store, Health Centre & Pharmacy, Bank with ATM, Post Office and other amenities. The University is built on the idea of Green Campus and is designed by Perkins+Will, the American architecture firm that specialises in educational institutions.
UNIQUE CURRICULUM
The BA degree program's curriculum is meticulously designed according to UGC guidelines, emphasizing interactive learning and critical thinking over rote memorization. This approach prepares students for advanced studies in social sciences.
Sociology and Anthropology, core disciplines within the human sciences, have evolved together since the 18th century, offering foundational theories and methodologies for understanding society. These disciplines are integral to a comprehensive liberal arts education, especially in the Indian context. Recognizing their importance, the Easwari School of Liberal Arts offers a major in Sociology-Anthropology, culminating in a BA (Hons) degree.
This comprehensive curriculum ensures a robust and well-rounded education in Sociology and Anthropology.
- Foundational Courses (e.g., Critical Thinking)
- Classical Sociology Courses (e.g., Classical Sociological Theory, States, Nations, Nationalisms)
- Indian Sociology Courses (e.g. Caste and Tribe in Modern India, Sociology of Modern India)
- Thematic Courses (e.g. Culture and Religion; Capitalism, Nature, and Social Justice; Gender and Development)
- Elective Courses (e.g., Sociology of Food and Consumption, Political Economy of Land and Development in India, Small Farmers and Agriculture in Modern India)
- Research Oriented Courses (e.g., Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology, Dissertation by Research)
A CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
Under the CBCS, students have the flexibility to choose courses from other Disciplines/ Schools in the University
OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR AND TRAINING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The three-year Honours programme is extendable to an optional fourth year. The programme is fine-tuned to make the students aware of the cutting edge research being done worldwide in the discipline of Sociology and Anthropology. Further, we train them to prepare for admissions in world-class universities including the Ivy League institutions for their higher studies. It also gives them the provision to submit a BA thesis which is a pre-requisite in applying to premier universities in the USA and Europe, facilitating a smooth transition to higher studies without losing an additional year
HISTORY WITH A PURPOSE
The curriculum has been comprehensively set to meet the requirements of UPSC Examinations, covering almost all aspects of the General Studies papers of both the preliminary and main examinations. Besides, students are also trained for various other national and international competitive exams such as UGC NET, PSC, GRE, and TOEFL
INFRASTRUCTURE
SRM University-AP offers a wide range of facilities and resources to support students. The library on the campus provides an extensive collection of books and journals on Sociology and Anthropology. The students have 24x7 access to online journals and other valuable online resources required to hone their writing and research skills.
Students also have access to the dining area, hostels, grocery store, Health Centre & Pharmacy, Bank with ATM, Post Office and other amenities. The University is built on the idea of Green Campus and is designed by Perkins+Will, the American architecture firm that specialises in educational institutions.
UNIQUE CURRICULUM
Political science, as an essential element of human relations and community life, serves as a cornerstone of social understanding. As one of the oldest disciplines in both Indic and Western civilizations, it goes beyond examining governmental operations to explore the broader constructs of states, societies, nations, and communities. This field uses a multidisciplinary approach, integrating economics, sociology, history, and power dynamics to understand the functioning of human communities. Political science prompts us to question why some societies value democracy while others prefer authority and hierarchy, offering ethical insights into the central dilemmas of social action.
At SRM University-AP, the Political Science major addresses these profound questions through a comprehensive and academically rigorous curriculum. This curriculum ensures a robust education with a blend of core and elective courses:
- The Meaning of Politics – Approaches and Ideas
- Indian Political Theory
- Western Political Theory
- Comparative Politics
- International Relations
- States and Statecraft
- Public Policy and Ethnography of Governance
- Research Methods in Political Science
- Social Movements
- Classical Political Economy – A Critical Approach
- Political Philosophy
- Political Ethics
- Citizenship and its Discontents
- Nature of the Indian State
- Political Parties and Political Representation in India
- States, Markets, and Societies
- Local Democracy and Governance in India
- Indian Constitution and Rule of Law in India
- Secularism and its Discontents
This structured curriculum offers a thorough grounding in political science, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate and understand the complexities of social and political life.
A CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
Under the CBCS, students have the flexibility to choose courses from other Disciplines/ Schools in the University
OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR AND TRAINING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The three-year Honours programme is extendable to an optional fourth year. The programme is fine-tuned to make the students aware of the cutting edge research being done worldwide in the discipline of Political Science. Further, we train them to prepare for admissions in world-class universities including the Ivy League institutions for their higher studies. It also gives them the provision to submit a BA thesis which is a pre-requisite in applying to premier universities in the USA and Europe, facilitating a smooth transition to higher studies without losing an additional year
LEARNING WITH A PURPOSE
The curriculum has been comprehensively set to meet the requirements of UPSC Examinations, covering almost all aspects of the General Studies papers of both the preliminary and main examinations. Besides, students are also trained for various other national and international competitive exams such as UGC NET, PSC, GRE, and TOEFL
INFRASTRUCTURE
SRM University-AP offers a wide range of facilities and resources to support students. The library on the campus provides an extensive collection of books and journals on Political Science. The students have 24x7 access to online journals and other valuable online resources required to hone their writing and research skills.
Students also have access to the dining area, hostels, grocery store, Health Centre & Pharmacy, Bank with ATM, Post Office and other amenities. The University is built on the idea of Green Campus and is designed by Perkins+Will, the American architecture firm that specialises in educational institutions.
UNIQUE CURRICULUM
Media Studies is a dynamic interdisciplinary field that draws from liberal arts, social sciences, and humanities. In today's world, media and its various forms profoundly influence our personal and social lives, making it crucial to analyze and understand their impact.
At SRM University-AP, we are pioneering this effort by establishing the Interdisciplinary Center for Media Studies within the Easwari School of Liberal Arts. This center will spearhead research projects and collaborate with like-minded departments and external institutions like NID, Guntur. It will also offer a major in Media Studies, anticipated to be in high demand.
A key component of the center is the Media Lab, which provides students with hands-on, immersive experience in media technologies and practices. This ensures students gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
This comprehensive curriculum ensures a robust and well-rounded education in Media Studies.
- Foundational Courses (e.g., Foundations of Media Studies)
- Classical Media Studies Courses (e.g., Media, Culture & Society)
- Indian Cinema Courses (e.g. Cinemas of India, TV and the Family in Indian Culture and Society, Mediatic Technologies and E-Governance in India)
- Theoretical Courses: (e.g. Understanding Film Theory, Communication Theory and Behavioural Change
- Thematic Courses (e.g. Media, Food, and Culture, Media and Popular Culture, New Social Media and the Politics of Algorithms)
- Creative Courses (e.g., Writing Narrative Nonfiction: Craft and Practice, Writing for Screens, New Age Storytelling, Documentary Filmmaking )
- Research Oriented Courses (e.g., Content Analysis and Communication Research Methods, Dissertation by Research)
This comprehensive curriculum equips students with a deep understanding of media's role in society and prepares them to navigate and shape the future media landscape.
A CHOICE BASED CREDIT SYSTEM (CBCS)
Under the CBCS, students have the flexibility to choose courses from other Disciplines/ Schools in the University
OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR AND TRAINING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The three-year Honours programme is extendable to an optional fourth year. The programme is fine-tuned to make the students aware of the cutting edge research being done worldwide in the discipline of Political Science. Further, we train them to prepare for admissions in world-class universities including the Ivy League institutions for their higher studies. It also gives them the provision to submit a BA thesis which is a pre-requisite in applying to premier universities in the USA and Europe, facilitating a smooth transition to higher studies without losing an additional year
LEARNING WITH A PURPOSE
The curriculum has been comprehensively set to meet the requirements of UPSC Examinations, covering almost all aspects of the General Studies papers of both the preliminary and main examinations. Besides, students are also trained for various other national and international competitive exams such as UGC NET, PSC, GRE, and TOEFL
INFRASTRUCTURE
SRM University-AP offers a wide range of facilities and resources to support students. The library on the campus provides an extensive collection of books and journals on Media Studies. The students have 24x7 access to online journals and other valuable online resources required to hone their writing and research skills.
Students also have access to the dining area, hostels, grocery store, Health Centre & Pharmacy, Bank with ATM, Post Office and other amenities. The University is built on the idea of Green Campus and is designed by Perkins+Will, the American architecture firm that specialises in educational institutions.
BSc (Hons.) - 4 Years/ BSc - 3 Years
UNIQUE CURRICULUM
Students are exposed to diverse areas of psychology, with the courses falling under the five broad categories:
- Foundational courses (e.g., Critical Thinking)
- Theory-driven core courses (e.g., Social Psychology, Biological Psychology)
- Application-oriented courses (e.g., Educational Psychology, Sports Psychology)
- Practicum-oriented courses (e.g., Psychology Practicals, Field Project)
- Research-oriented courses (e.g., Dissertation, Research Practicals)
MINOR AND ADDITIONAL COURSES
In addition to majoring in psychology, students have an option to take additional courses, as well as a minor, within the liberal arts domain, in disciplines such as Economics, History, English or Mathematics
OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR AND TRAINING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The three-year Bachelor programme is extendable to an optional fourth year specially curated to make the students aware of the cutting edge research being done in the discipline of commerce worldwide. Special coaching will also be provided to the students willing to pursue higher education in world-class universities including the Ivy League institutions. The 4th year also gives students a provision to submit a research thesis, a prerequisite for admission applications to premier universities in the USA and Europe. The 4th year facilitates a smooth transition to higher studies without losing an additional year
FOUNDATION FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS
The curriculum is designed to make students confident of appearing for national and international level competitive exams (e.g., GRE, UPSC, UGC-NET) and securing admissions in reputed universities in India and abroad
CAMPUS-PLACEMENT & TRAINING
SRM University-AP has an unmatched record in UG Placements. An extensive series of industry and research specific seminars, workshops are being organised along with outstanding training programmes designed to professionalise students in their fields. The university also trains students who want to pursue higher studies abroad, irrespective of their specialisations.
INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONS
SRM University-AP has collaborations with many eminent institutions including University of Wisconsin, Madison, Illinois Institute of Technology, Northeastern University, Flinders University, Australia etc. Our students gain global exposure through the unique opportunity of spending a semester (or an academic visit) abroad, based on merit. The collaborations foster knowledge creation, skill enhancement, and advancement towards industry associations.
INFRASTRUCTURE
SRM University-AP has the best undergraduate psychology laboratories with psychometric assessments, experimental apparatuses, and latest biofeedback equipment.
Students also have access to a good library with offine and online resources, dining area, hostels, grocery store, Health Centre & Pharmacy, Bank with ATM, Post Office and other amenities. The University has a world-class campus designed by Perkins-Will, the American architecture firm that specialises in educational institutions
CURRICULUM
The curriculum is designed within a liberal arts framework and follows the Choice Based Credit System recommended by the UGC (University Grants Commission). The uniqueness of the department lies in its potential to equip students to deal with real world problems, by giving students an in-depth understanding of psychology
subjects as well as breadth of exposure in a number of related subjects, at the undergraduate level
THE VISION OF THE DEPARTMENT
The Department of Economics is dedicated to producing individuals who are pragmatic thinkers with a multi-dimensional approach towards complex issues related to business, society, nation and the world. The department
aspires to:
- Nourish and nurture young minds with fundamental, relevant and application-oriented education
- Prepare students with applied knowledge of economics to enhance their employability and entrepreneurship skills
- Foster interdisciplinary research and education to make students ready for the challenges of the century
- Develop in-depth knowledge of economic data sources and contentand proficiency in quantitative methods. The department providestraining on lab-oriented computations through different statisticalsoftware.
- Provide an interactive space to share thoughts and ideas with eminent economists from India and abroad
The BSc Programme in Economics at SRM University-AP has several unique features. The Programme is flexible and designed to expose the students to fundamental economic theories as well as quantitative methods. The Programme makes the student both conceptually and analytically strong in Economics. The programme includes fundamental theories in Microeconomics & Macroeconomics, International Trade & Finance and Public Economics. In addition to mathematical methods, statistical methods and econometrics, R-studio & Python programming. The students will also become familiar with Indian Economic Problems, Databases and Policy Aspects. An additional merit of this programme is that it exposes the students to emerging areas in economics such as Financial Economics, Agricultural Economics, and Environmental Economics. The programme culminates with a research-based dissertation on a topic of relevance chosen by the student
MINOR AND ADDITIONAL COURSES
The BSc in Economics Programme offers flexibility to pursue the course under the Choice Based Credit System. Students will have abundant options to choose minor courses within the same discipline or across disciplines
OPTIONAL 4TH YEAR AND TRAINING FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
The three-year Bachelor programme is extendable to an optional fourth year specially curated to make the students aware of the cutting edge research being done in the discipline of economics worldwide. Special coaching will also be provided to the students willing to pursue higher education in world-class universities including the Ivy League institutions. The 4th year also gives students a provision to submit a research thesis, a prerequisite for admission applications to premier universities in the USA and Europe. The 4th year facilitates a smooth transition to higher studies without losing an additional year
FOUNDATION FOR COMPETITIVE EXAMS
The curriculum is designed to make the student confident of appearing for national and international level competitive exams (e.g., GRE, UPSC, UGC-NET) and securing admissions in reputed universities in India and abroad for higher studies. However, additional training can be availed by the students seeking
their places in Government jobs or higher education abroad.
INDUSTRY AND ACADEMIA INTERNSHIP
Department will assist students in getting internship in the industry and academia. The internship will also be added to the credits.
CAMPUS-PLACEMENT AND TRAINING
SRM University-AP supports an extensive series of industry and research specific seminars. In addition, workshops are organised along with outstanding training programmes designed to professionalise students in their fields to land the best jobs in the corporate sector. The university also trains students who want to pursue higher studies abroad, irrespective of their specialisations
International collaborations: SRM University-AP has collaborations with many prominent institutions, including the University of California-Berkeley & Davis, University of Wisconsin, Madison, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Portsmouth, University of Staffordshire etc.
INFRASTRUCTURE
SRM University-AP has an extraordinary library with offine and online resources, dining area, hostels, grocery store, Health Centre & Pharmacy, Bank with ATM, Post Office and other amenities. The University has a world-class campus designed by Perkins+Will, the American architecture firm that specialises in educational institutions
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