BA Home Science

Bachelor of Arts in Home Science

BA (Home Science) or Bachelor of Arts in Home Science is an Under-Graduate professional Home Science course. This is a three years duration course and the syllabus is divided into six papers. Home science covers the study of nutrition, health, and growth measures including the science that deals with the surroundings and environment. BA Home science is the study of the management of resources efficiently.

The Home Science degree course mainly comprises the study of the major topics of Home Science like Food Science, Fundamentals of Resource Management, Foundations of Human Development, Introduction to Fabric and Apparel Science, Foundations of Food and Nutrition, etc. The main aim of the course is to get maximum satisfaction for the person and their family members through the efficient and scientific use of the resources.

In other words, Bachelor of Arts in Home Science is a degree course that includes the study of many disciplines such as Chemistry, Physics, Physiology, Biology, Hygiene, Economics, Rural Development, Child Development, Sociology, and Family Relations, Community Living, Art, Food, Nutrition, Clothing, Textiles, and Home Management.

BA (Home Science) Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized school board in the country.
• Some of the very reputed colleges and institutes demand a minimum of 50% marks in 10+2 as qualifying criteria to secure admission.

BA (Home Science) Syllabus

Syllabus of Home Science as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA (Home Science) Colleges

• Delhi University, Delhi
• Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar University, Agra
• Bhilai Mahila Mahavidyalaya - BMM, Durg
• Bishop Cotton Women's Christian College, Bangalore
• Hindu Kanya Mahavidyala, Jind
• University of Lucknow, Lucknow
• Vidya Bhawan Mahila Mahavidyalaya, Siwan

BA (Home Science) Course Suitability

• Those who have good knowledge about cooking and want to make it their career are the good suit for it.
• Second, those who have good communication and interpersonal skills can go for this course.
• Those who want to become teachers in Home Science after post-graduation also can go for the course.
• They should also have good knowledge of spices, articles required in cooking and the like.

How is BA (Home Science) Course Beneficial?

• Production jobs cover food preservation, dress-making, specialized cooking, etc. Graduates of Home Science can enter the textile business, fashion designing, etc., or even work in hotels, the food industry, etc.
• Research jobs involve educating specific segments of the population such as mothers, farmers, and villagers on the food value of certain food items.
• Sales jobs comprise sales promotion of food items (baby foods) are given to home science graduates granted they have relevant information and experience.
• Service jobs consist of maintenance and supervision of housekeeping departments at tourist resorts, hotels, catering facilities, restaurants, etc.
• Teaching jobs: The recognized qualification for a primary school teacher is a Bachelor’s degree in Home Science and many postgraduates also are taken on as senior secondary school teachers and college professors.

BA (Home Science) Employment Areas

• Apparel Merchandising Companies
• Cafeterias
• Commercial Restaurants
• Community Development Programs
• Consultancy and Counselling Centres
• Dress-Making Shops
• Extension Education
• Food Industry
• Fashion Designing
• Fashion Journalism
• Fashion Designing Companies
• Hotels
• Hospitals
• Manufacturing Industries
• Tourist Resorts
• Textile Businesses

BA (Home Science) Job Types

• Assistant Dress Designer
• Baby Care Taker
• Cook/ Chef
• Child Care Giver
• Demonstrator
• Food Analyst
• Food Scientist
• Housekeeper
• Health Care Worker
• Hospital Attendant
• Nanny
• Nutrition Expert
• Teacher

Advanced Courses in BA (Home Science)

• M.A. (Home Science)
• M.Phil. (Home Science)
• Ph.D. (Home Science)