School of Management and Liberal Arts

B.A./B.A. (Hons.)

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B.A./B.A. (Hons.) in any of the following disciplines: English, Psychology, Economics, History, Political Science and Sociology. 4-year full-time Semester-based undergraduate program with an option of exiting in 3rd year as a B.A./B.A. (Hons.).

The B.A./B.A. (Hons.) Program with Multiple Entry and exit options will equip the students with analytical and critical thinking skills along with in-depth knowledge of their chosen subject. The Program requires each student to take 13 Foundation Courses, General Core papers, a set of communication workshops and a social outreach program in Year 1 before pursuing a Major subject with the option of also earning credits in a Minor subject in Years 2 and 3 with general electives, discipline-specific electives, open electives, an internship, and a deep immersion project. Year 4 offers Hons. options.

Why Pursue the B.A./B.A. (Hons.) program from IMS Unison University?

  • Choice-Based, Interdisciplinary & Flexible Education: The Liberal Arts program at IMS Unison University is designed to give you the freedom to explore across disciplines. Instead of being restricted to a single subject, you study a wide range of areas in the Humanities and Social Sciences. This broad-based education helps you develop a nuanced understanding of society, culture, economy, and history—essential for careers in development studies, gender studies, public policy, media, and social research.
  • Experiential & Real-World Learning: Learning here is not limited to theory. The program integrates community engagement, communication workshops, internships, and social outreach initiatives, ensuring that students graduate with practical exposure and the ability to apply classroom knowledge to real-world contexts.
  • Communication, Writing & Global Skills: Strong communication and writing skills are central to success in today’s world. Students receive training in academic writing, creative writing, and professional communication. Alongside English, international languages such as French are offered, preparing graduates for global opportunities and international careers.
  • Versatility & Diverse Career Pathways: Unlike specialized degrees that narrow career options, Liberal Arts opens doors to multiple fields. Graduates can pursue careers in academia, research, journalism, media, NGOs, public policy, counselling, government services, publishing, communication, and content creation. The program’s versatility ensures adaptability in both traditional and emerging professions.

Our Program

  • The Bachelor of Arts (Hons./Hons. with Research) at IMS Unison University offers a multidisciplinary, flexible, and future-ready education aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP).
  • Majors Offered Students build strong foundations by choosing from the following majors:
    • English Literature
    • Psychology
    • Political Science
    • Economics
    • History
    • Sociology
  • Minors Available To complement their majors, students can explore minors in:
    • French (International Language)
    • Data Analytics
    • Mathematics
    • Computer Applications
  • This unique combination allows students to tailor their academic journey, blending humanities and social sciences with digital and analytical skills.
  • Flexible Exit Options
    • After 3 Years: Students may exit with a B.A. degree.
    • After 4 Years: Students can graduate with a B.A. (Hons.) or B.A. (Hons. with Research).
    • Direct PhD Pathway: Those completing the B.A. (Hons. with Research) track are eligible for direct admission to Ph.D. programs, opening doors to advanced academic and research careers.
  • This structure ensures flexibility, allowing students to design their academic journey according to their career aspirations.
  • Program Highlights
    • Interdisciplinary learning across diverse fields
    • 21st-century skills including leadership, communication, and analytical thinking
    • AI literacy and digital exposure for modern career readiness
  • The program nurtures creativity, critical thinking, and a global perspective, equipping students to thrive in diverse professional and academic environments.

Career Opportunities

  • Graduates of the B.A./B.A. (Hons.) program are prepared for both traditional and new-age careers. The curriculum develops communication, critical thinking, research, AI basics, and digital skills, making students job-ready and adaptable.
  • Career Pathways Include:
    • Media & journalism: Reporting, editing, digital content creation
    • Corporate & communication: Advertising, marketing, PR, HR, social media management, event management
    • Social sector: NGOs, community development, counselling, youth outreach
    • Cultural & heritage:: Museums, cultural organisations, heritage projects, education initiatives
    • Emerging careers: Digital research assistant, data storyteller, AI ethics assistant, UX content writer, research analyst, project coordinator, think tank roles, start-up opportunities
    • Research & academia: University teaching and research roles, research fellowships, policy research centers, think tanks, and R&D units. Students completing the B.A. (Hons. with Research) track are eligible for direct Ph.D. admissions (NEP), creating a streamlined pathway into academic and advanced research careers.
    • Higher Studies Options: Students may pursue advanced degrees (M.A. or certificate programs) in Psychology, English, Political Science, Sociology, Public Policy, Development Studies, Gender Studies, Economics, Digital Humanities, and AI & Society.
  • At IMS Unison University, the Liberal Arts program is designed to make you confident, versatile, and future-ready, equipped to succeed in both traditional professions and cutting-edge global careers, with flexible exit options and direct pathways to advanced research.

Apply Online

  • Online at the University website:
    After filling out the "Registration Form”, the candidate has to pay a registration fee of Rs. 1000/- either online through Debit Card / Credit Card /Net Banking or cash at the Cash Counter of the University. On successful payment of the registration fee, a receipt will be generated by the system. You will have to save this registration number for all your future reference. You are required to scan and email this receipt along with documents to admission@iuu.ac along with the scanned copies of all the documents required.
  • Alternatively, the student can also download the registration form from the website or procure it from the University Admission office, fill it up completely, attach the necessary documents and send it with a Bank Demand Draft of Rs 1000/- drawn in favour of IMS Unison University payable at Dehradun and send it at the postal address of the University.
  • After the successful registration to the Program chosen, our admission team will check the seat availability and your eligibility for the admission. If you meet the admission criteria, you will be contacted to proceed further as per the Admission procedure of the program.
  • The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstance whatsoever. Registering to a Program does not guarantee admission.
  • After the successful registration to the Program chosen, our admission team will check the seat availability and your eligibility for admission. If you meet the admission criteria, you will be contacted to proceed further as per the admission procedure of the program.
  • You shall remain in constant touch with our Admission Office to know about the status of your registration.
  • Admission Process:
    General Aptitude Test & Personal Interview.
  • Interested candidates can register themselves at the University website www.iuu.ac or personally visit the University Admission Office to complete the registration process.
  • All eligible candidates must appear for a round of General Aptitude Tests and Personal Interview. Merit will be formed based on marks scored in class XII, GAT and PI Scores.

Online application process

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Fill and confirm the registration form

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Pay registration fee using any online method

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Get registration No. on successful payment

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Fee Structure 2026-27

Note

25% Seats of the intake in the program are reserved for UK Domicile candidates and will be allotted purely on first come first serve basis. The decision of the University in this respect is not open to question

B.A./B.A. (Hons.)

Program Curriculum

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAF101 Introduction to Liberal Arts 3
2 LAF102 Political Science 4
3 LAF103 Sociology 4
4 LAF104 Economics 4
5 LAF105 History of Ideas 3
6 LAK106P MS Office - I 3
7 LAA107 English Language - I 2
8 LAV108P Community Engagement 2
Total Credits 25
S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAF109 Psychology 4
2 LAF110 History 4
3 LAF111 English Literature 4
4 LAF112 Technology & Society 3
5 LAF113P Reading for Writing 2
6 LAK114P MS Office - II 3
7 LAM115 Personal Finance 3
8 LAV116 Indian Arts and Aesthetics 2
Total Credits 25

Specialization – English

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAE201 The Study of Poetry 4
2 LAE202 British Literature:14th to16th Centuries 4
3 LAE203 Language & Linguistics 4
4 LAE204 History of English Literature 4
5 LAE205 Science Fiction 3
6 LAE206 Landmarks of World Literature 3
7 LAK207P MS Office III 3
8 LAM208 Basic Statistics 3
Total Credits 28

Specialization – Psychology

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAY201 Introduction to Human Behaviour 4
2 LAY202 Development of Psychological Theories 4
3 LAY203 Theories of Personality 4
4 LAY204 Positive Psychology 4
5 LAY205 Intelligence: Theories and Perspectives 3
6 LAY206 Health Psychology 3
7 LAK207P MS Office III 3
8 LAM208 Basic Statistics 3
Total Credits 28

Specialization – History (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAH205 Ancient Indian History- Earliest times to 650 CE 3
2 LAH206 Principles of History and Historiography 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – Political Science

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAP201 Political Theory 4
2 LAP202 Western Political Philosophy 4
3 LAP203 Government and Politics in India 4
4 LAP204 Politics of Citizenship: Theory and Practice 4
5 LAP205 Political Economy of Institutions and Development 3
6 LAP206 Elections, Data, and Indian Politics 3
7 LAK 207P MS Office III 3
8 LAM208 Basic Statistics 3
Total Credits 28

Specialization – Economics

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAN201 Indian Economy 4
2 LAN202 Basic Microeconomics 4
3 LAN203 Basic Macroeconomics 4
4 LAN204 Industry, Innovation and Strategy 4
5 LAN205 Political Economy 3
6 LAN206 Money and Banking 3
7 LAK207P MS Office III 3
8 LAK208 Basic Statistics 3
Total Credits 28

Specialization – Sociology (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAS205 Classical Sociology 3
2 LAS206 Social Movements and Revolution 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – English

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAE209 The Study of Prose 4
2 LAE210 British Literature: 17th to 18th Centuries 4
3 LAE211 History of English Language 4
4 LAE212 Indian Writing in English 4
5 LAE213 Detective Fiction 3
6 LAE214 American Literature 3
7 LAM215P Statistical Software Package 3
8 LAA216 Modern European Language 2
Total Credits 27

Specialization – Psychology

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAY209 Developmental Psychology 4
2 LAY210 Psychological Testing, Measurement & Research 4
3 LAY211 Social Psychology 4
4 LAY212 Cognitive Psychology 4
5 LAY213 Stress Management 3
6 LAY214 Psychology and Media & Communication 3
7 LAM215P Statistical Software Package 3
8 LAA216 Modern European Language 2
Total Credits 27

Specialization – History (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAH213 Medieval Indian History- 650 CE to 1757 CE 3
2 LAH214 Rise of Modern West 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – Political Science

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAP209 International Relations 4
2 LAP210 Public Administration and Organizational Analysis: Theory and Practice 4
3 LAP211 Indian Political Philosophy 4
4 LAP212 State, Society and Politics: A Comparative Study 4
5 LAP213 Nationalism in India 3
6 LAP214 Media and Politics 3
7 LAM215P Statistical Software Package 3
8 LAA216 Modern European Language 2
Total Credits 27

Specialization – Economics

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAN209 Public Economics 4
2 LAN210 Intermediate Microeconomics 4
3 LAN211 Intermediate Macroeconomics 4
4 LAN212 Mathematical Methods for Economics-I 4
5 LAN213 Environmental Economics 3
6 LAN214 Economics of Health and Education 3
7 LAM215P Statistical Software Package 3
8 LAA216 Modern European Language 2
Total Credits 27

Specialization – Sociology (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAS213 Sociological Theory 3
2 LAS214 Social Stratification in India 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – English

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAE301 Modern European Drama 4
2 LAE302 British Literature: 19th Century 4
3 LAE303 Literary Theory 4
4 LAE304 Indian Classical Literature 4
5 LAE305 Structure of English 3
6 LAE306 Research Methodology in English Literature 3
7 LAA307P English Language - II 2
8 LAV308 Indian Philosophy 2
9 LAI309P Summer Internship Report and Viva-Voce 4
Total Credits 30

Specialization – Psychology

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAY301 Organizational Psychology 4
2 LAY302P Practicum - I 4
3 LAY303 Biopsychology 4
4 LAY304 Psychology of Digital Behaviour and Technology 4
5 LAY305 Consumer Psychology 3
6 LAY306 Research Methodology in Psychology 3
7 LAA307P English Language - II 2
8 LAV308 Indian Philosophy 2
9 LAI309P Summer Internship Report and Viva-Voce 4
Total Credits 30

Specialization – History (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAH305 Modern Indian History-1757 CE to 1950 CE 3
2 LAH306 Archives and Museums 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – Political Science

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAP301 Politics of Class, Caste, Gender and Race 4
2 LAP302 Comparative Political Analysis: Theories, Methods and Approaches 4
3 LAP303 Diplomacy & Geopolitics 4
4 LAP304 Urban Politics and Governance 4
5 LAP305 Public Policy and Governance 3
6 LAP306 Research Methodology in Political Science 3
7 LAA307P English Language II 2
8 LAV308 Indian Philosophy 2
9 LAI309P Summer Internship Report and Viva-Voce 4
Total Credits 30

Specialization – Economics

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAN301 Indian Public Finance 4
2 LAN302 Development Economics - I 4
3 LAN303 Basic Statistics for Economics 4
4 LAN304 Behavioural Economics 4
5 LAN305 Economic Growth and Development 3
6 LAN306 Research Methodology in Economics 3
7 LAA307P English Language - II 2
8 LAV308 Indian Philosophy 2
9 LAI309P Summer Internship Report and Viva-Voce 4
Total Credits 30

Specialization – Sociology (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAS305 Modern Social Thought 3
2 LAS306 Sociology of Work 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – English

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAE310 Contemporary Literature 4
2 LAE311 British Literature: 20th Century 4
3 LAE312 Literary Criticism - I 4
4 LAE313 Literature Signs and Representations 4
5 LAE314 Post-Colonial Literature 3
6 LAE315 War and Literature 3
7 LAV316P Data Interpretation with AI 2
8 LAA317P English Language - III 2
Total Credits 26

Specialization – Psychology

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAY310 Counselling Skills & Psychotherapy 4
2 LAY311P Practicum - II 4
3 LAY312 Abnormal Psychology 4
4 LAY313 Psychology of Everyday Interaction 4
5 LAY314 Statistics for Psychology - I 3
6 LAY315 Sports Psychology 3
7 LAV316P Data Interpretation with AI 2
8 LAA317P English Language III 2
Total Credits 26

Specialization – History (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAH314 The Making of Contemporary India- 1950 CE to 1990 CE 3
2 LAH315 Twentieth Century World 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – Political Science

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAP310 Indian Foreign Policy 4
2 LAP311 Contemporary Politics: Thinkers, Theories and Practices 4
3 LAP312 Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy 4
4 LAP313 Global Conflicts and Role of UN 4
5 LAP314 Global Conflicts and Contemporary Challenges 3
6 LAV315 NGOs and Think Tanks 3
7 LAV316P Data Interpretation with AI 2
8 LAA317P English Language - III 2
Total Credits 26

Specialization – Economics

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAN310 International Economics 4
2 LAN311 Basic Econometrics 4
3 LAN312 Advanced Statistics for Economics 4
4 LAN313 Gender and Economics 4
5 LAN314 Agricultural Economics 3
6 LAP315 Data Analysis with R 3
7 LAV316P Data Interpretation with AI 2
8 LAA317P English Language - III 2
Total Credits 26

Specialization – Sociology

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAS314 Individuals and Institutions 3
2 LAS315 Sociology of Gender and Sexuality 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – English

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAE401 Literary Criticism-II 4
2 LAE402 Partition Literature 4
3 LAE403 Methods and Materials for ELT 4
4 LAE404 Literature & Film Studies 4
5 LAE405 Popular Literature 4
6 LAE406 Editing and Publishing 4
7 LAE407 English Language Teaching 3
8 LAE408 Folk Literature 3
Total Credits 30

Specialization – Psychology

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAY401 Clinical Psychology 4
2 LAY402 Educational Psychology 4
3 LAY403 Fundamentals of Mental Health 4
4 LAY404 Psychology of Emotions 4
5 LAY405 Cyber Psychology 4
6 LAG406 Psyche and Environment 4
7 LAY407 Statistics for Psychology-II 3
8 LAY408 Ecopsychology and Nature based Healing 3
Total Credits 30

Specialization – History (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAH 406 History of Trade 3
2 LAH 407 Themes in Labour History of India 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – Political Science

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAP401 Political Practices in Contemporary India 4
2 LAP402 Environment Politics and Governance: India and the Globe 4
3 LAP403 Party and Electoral Politics 4
4 LAP404 Global Governance and International Organizations 4
5 LAP405 Interpreting International Data Sets for Political & Social Research 4
6 LAP406 Dynamics of State Politics in India 4
7 LAP407 Social Movements and Revolutions 3
8 LAP408 Panchayati Raj Institutions & Urban Local Bodies 3
Total Credits 30

Specialization – Economics

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAN401 Advanced Microeconomics 4
2 LAN402 Advanced Macroeconomics 4
3 LAN403 Advanced Econometrics 4
4 LAN404 Economic Forecasting and Anaylsis 4
5 LAN405 Mathematical Methods for Economics II 4
6 LAN406 Game Theory 4
7 LAN407 Contemporary Economic Issues 3
8 LAN408 Labour Economics 3
Total Credits 30

Specialization – Sociology (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAS406 Social Construction of Reality 3
2 LAS407 Sociology of Health 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – English

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAR409 Philosophy of Social Science and Research Paradigms 4
2 LAE410 Exemplary Dissertation in English 4
3 LAE411 Literature and Environment 4
4 LAE412 Feminist Literature 4
5 LAE413P Practicum - English Language Teaching 4
6 LAE414 Cultural Studies 3
7 LAE415 Latin American Literature 3
8 LAF416 Career Skills 2
Total Credits 28
SEMESTER VIII (Hons.) with Research
S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAR409 Philosophy of Social Science and Research Paradigms 4
2 LAE410 Exemplary Dissertation in English 4
3 LAR411 Research Publication and Ethics 4
4 LAR412 Humanistic Research Approach 4
5 LAR413P Research Project 12
Total Credits 28

Specialization – Psychology

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAR409 Philosophy of Social Science and Research Paradigms 4
2 LAY410 Exemplary Dissertation in Psychology 4
3 LAY411 Cross-Cultural Psychology 4
4 LAY412 Methods and Application of Descriptive and Inferential Statistics 4
5 LAY413P Practicum-III 4
6 LAY414 Mental Health and Well Being 3
7 LAY415 Indigenous Psychology and Indian Knowledge System 3
8 LAF416 Career Skills 2
Total Credits 28
SEMESTER VIII (Hons.) with Research
S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAR409 Philosophy of Social Science and Research Paradigms 4
2 LAY410 Exemplary Dissertation in Psychology 4
3 LAR411 Research Publication and Ethics 4
4 LAR412 Humanistic Research Approach 4
5 LAR413P Research Project 12
Total Credits 28

Specialization – History (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAH413 Orality and Oral Culture in History 3
2 LAH414 History of World Religions 3
Total Credits 6

Specialization – Political Science

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAP409 Philosophy of Social Science and Research Paradigms 4
2 LAP410 Exemplary Dissertation in Political Science 4
3 LAP411 Indian Constitution: Genesis and Debates 4
4 LAP412 Marx, Gandhi and Ambedkar: A Comparative Study 4
5 LAP413P Practicum - Political Science 4
6 LAP414 Human Rights 3
7 LAP415 Politics and Cinema 3
8 LAF416 Career Skills 2
Total Credits 28
SEMESTER VIII (Hons.) with Research
S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAR409 Philosophy of Social Science and Research Paradigms 4
2 LAP410 Exemplary Dissertation in Political Science 4
3 LAR411 Research Publication and Ethics 4
4 LAR412 Humanistic Research Approach 4
5 LAR413P Research Project 12
Total Credits 28

Specialization – Economics

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAR409 Philosophy of Social Science and Research Paradigms 4
2 LAN410 Exemplary Dissertation in Economics 4
3 LAN411 History of Economic Thought 4
4 LAN412 Development Economics-II 4
5 LAN413P Practicum - Economics 4
6 LAN414 Quantitative Macro Finance 3
7 LAN415 Managerial Economics 3
8 LAF416 Career Skills 2
Total Credits 28
SEMESTER VIII (Hons.) with Research
S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAR409 Philosophy of Social Science and Research Paradigms 4
2 LAN410 Exemplary Dissertation in Economics 4
3 LAR411 Research Publication and Ethics 4
4 LAR412 Humanistic Research Approach 4
5 LAR413P Research Project 12
Total Credits 28

Specialization – Sociology (Minor)

S. No Course Code Course Name Credits
1 LAS413 Social Inequality and Change 3
2 LAS414 Economy and Society 3
Total Credits 6
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