Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History, Tourism, Journalism (HTJ)
The B.A. programme is an in-depth undergraduate course designed to provide students with a comprehensive and Holistic education in the humanities, social sciences, and related disciplines. The programme emphasizes critical thinking, creativity and interdisciplinary learning, equipping students with the academic and professional knowledge and skills needed for success.
Through a combination of core subjects, electives, and skill-based courses, the BA programme fosters intellectual growth, ethical reasoning, and cultural awareness. Students gain a deep understanding of their chosen disciplines, such as History, Tourism, Journalism. while also acquiring transferable skills in research, communication, analysis, and problem-solving.
The curriculum is ideal for students aspiring to careers in education, research, media, public administration, creative writing, tourism, and other fields that value cultural and social knowledge. It also provides a strong foundation for further studies in areas such as law, management, and social work.
The BA programme promotes lifelong learning and civic responsibility, empowering graduates to make meaningful contributions to society in an ever-changing and globalized world.
• Pass in P.U.C or any other examination recognized as equivalent by Bengaluru City University.
• Minimum of 50% marks for Karnataka Students and 60% marks for outside students (aggregate) in the qualifying examination Application for admission to college must be in the prescribed form.
| YEAR | I Year |
|---|---|
| Students from Karnataka Pre-University Board | 63,975 |
| Students from Other State Boards CBSE/AISSE/ISCE | 69,590 |
| NRI Students | 79,720 |
| Foreign Students | 99,260 |
| NOTE: | ||||
| 1. Students studying language Additional English should pay an additional fees of Rs.2000/- | ||||
| Students studying language French should pay an additional fee of Rs.5000/- | ||||
| 2. Kindly submit all the original documents (10th Standard Marks Card and 12th / II PUC Marks card, TC and Migration) along with 2 photocopies and 2 passport size photograph after the announcement of 12th/II PUC results. | ||||
| 3. Students belonging to SC / ST / CAT I, II A, II B, III A, III B should submit their Caste (valid for 5 years) / Income Certificate issued by the concerned authority along with 3 photocopies of the same. | ||||
| 4. Students belonging to Low Income Group [Rs.1,00,000/- and below Per Annum] should submit 3 photocopies of the Income Certificate. | ||||
| 5. In case the Government enhances the fees the same will be collected during the course of the year. | ||||
| 6. Fees once paid will not be refunded. | ||||
1. To provide a holistic understanding of historical events, to lay a strong foundation for the past and present knowledge of the society, culture and contemporary world, to cultivate analytical skills for critically evaluating historical sources and narratives.
2. To explore how tourism businesses operate, how tourists behave and the impact of tourism on countries, cultures and the environment.
3. To equip students with the skills to work in a rapidly changing media landscape, including social media, online publishing, and multimedia
storytelling.
After the successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:
1. Understand the cultural, societal, and contemporary contexts that shape the world, along with journalistic knowledge.
2. Develop skills in travel journalism, writing, and documentary-making, making them highly adaptable to career opportunities in journalism and the travel industry.
3. Be industry-ready professionals with entrepreneurial and practical skills suited for careers in journalism, travel, tourism, and related fields.
Educator/Teacher
Researcher/Academics
Civil Services
Cultural Heritage Manager
Historical Consultant
Archival Management
Public History Professional
Journalist/Writer
Government and Policy Analyst
Heritage Tourism Specialist
Nonprofit Sector Professional
Law
Tour Managers
Travel Counselor
Visa Consultant
Travel Writer
News Reporter
Feature Writer
Broadcast Journalist
Digital Media Specialist
Media Critic
Journalism Educator
Certificates to be produced at the time of admission
1. Marks Cards (10th and 12th/PUC Original and one photocopy)
2. Transfer Certificate (Original and one photocopy)
3. Migration Certificate for students from other State boards/ISC/AISSC/CBSE (Original and one photocopy)
4. Conduct Certificate (Original and one photocopy)
5. Aadhar Card copy
6. Income Declaration signed by the Tahsildar for students whose parents’ annual income is ₹ 1,00,000 and below. (Three photocopies)
7. SC/ST/BT/OBC/Category Certificate (Three photocopies)