Bachelor of Liberal Studies (Honors/Research)
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DBS Global University's BA Liberal Studies programme is founded on a true Choice-Based Credit System (CBCS), offering students complete flexibility in Dual Specializations designing their academic journey. Students can opt for 3-year degree programmes or 4-year pathways (Honours / Honours with Research / Honours with Startup focus), aligned with NEP, enabling personalised academic and career pathways. During the programme students engage with subjects such as History, Political Science, English Literature, Psychology, Economics, Finance, Data Analytics, Media Studies, Digital Communication, Cultural Studies, and Creative Arts.
The program also supports aspirants preparing for competitive examinations such as UPSC and IAS by building a strong foundation in humanities and social sciences along with critical awareness of current affairs.
Additionally, the curriculum incorporates experiential learning through three structured summer internships which provides experiential learning to the students:
- Year 1: Community / social internship for grassroots exposure
- Year 2: Skill-based internship aligned with chosen disciplines
- Year 3: Advanced industry internship for career specialization
Students can choose Dual Specializations from the following Disciplines
- English Literature
- Economics
- Data Analytics
- History
- Political Science
- Computer Science
- Finance
- Advertising
- Psychology
- Public Administration
- Geography
- Sociology
- Anthropology
Advantage @ DGU
Why to choose BA Liberal Studies at DBS Global University?
- Dual Specialization – Flexibility to pursue two interdisciplinary areas of interest for broader academic and career exposure.
- Multidisciplinary Curriculum – Study across humanities, social sciences, business, and emerging fields like data analytics and digital communication.
- Interdisciplinary Learning Approach – Integrates diverse subjects to build critical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- UPSC & Civil Services Preparation Support – Strong foundation in core subjects aligned with civil services and other competitive examinations.
- Experiential Learning Opportunities – Includes social internship, industrial internship, and a capstone project for practical exposure.
- Industry-Relevant Skill Development – Focus on communication, analytical reasoning, research, and digital skills.
- Career Versatility – Opens pathways in corporate, public sector, media, research, and higher education.
- Global Perspective – Exposure to global pathways and contemporary academic trends.
- Research & Project-Based Learning – Encourages independent inquiry and real-world application through projects and assignments.
- Holistic Development – Emphasis on ethical reasoning, leadership, and well-rounded personality development.
- Career Opportunities
- Program Structure
- Fee Structure
- Scholarship
- Eligibility Criteria
- Most Preferred Combination
Career Opportunities
Program Structure
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci.History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci.History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci.History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci.History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| MDE | Negotiation Skills | 2 |
| VAC | Environmental Science & Sustainability | 2 |
| SEC | Advanced Spreadsheets | 2 |
| AEC | General English | 2 |
| Total | 25 |
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| OE | As per University OE List | 2 |
| VAC | Indian Constitution | 2 |
| SEC | Data Visualization | 2 |
| AEC | Professional Communication | 3 |
| GP | GP 1 | 1 |
| Total | 26 |
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| MDE | Wealth Management | 2 |
| VAC | Indian Knowledge Systems | 2 |
| SEC | Social Internship | 4 |
| AEC | QT and Logical Reasoning | 2 |
| Total | 27 |
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| MDE | Wealth Management | 2 |
| VAC | Indian Knowledge Systems | 2 |
| SEC | Social Internship | 4 |
| AEC | QT and Logical Reasoning | 2 |
| GP | GP 2 | 1 |
| Total | 25 |
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| MDE | Business Environment and Public Policy | 2 |
| VAC | Universal Human Values | 2 |
| SEC | Internship/Capstone Project | 4 |
| AEC | Soft Skills and Effective Communication | 3 |
| Total | 28 |
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 1 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/Data Sci./Pol. Sci./History/Eng. Lit/Psy/Finance/etc. | 4 |
| VAC | Health and Wellness | 2 |
| SEC | Analytics Using AI/ML | 2 |
| GP | GP 3 | 1 |
| Total | 21 |
Honours with Research
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | Eco/ Data Sci./ Pol. Sci. /History/ Eng. Lit / Psy/ Finance | 4 |
| Core 1 | Eco/ Data Sci./ Pol. Sci. /History/ Eng. Lit / Psy/ Finance | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/ Data Sci./ Pol. Sci. /History/ Eng. Lit / Psy/ Finance | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/ Data Sci./ Pol. Sci. /History/ Eng. Lit / Psy/ Finance | 4 |
| VAC | Professional Ethics | 2 |
| SEC; | Public Relation Internship | 6 |
| Total | 24 |
| Category | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core 1 | Eco/ Data Sci./ Pol. Sci. /History/ Eng. Lit / Psy/ Finance | 4 |
| Core 1 | Eco/ Data Sci./ Pol. Sci. /History/ Eng. Lit / Psy/ Finance | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/ Data Sci./ Pol. Sci. /History/ Eng. Lit / Psy/ Finance | 4 |
| Core 2 | Eco/ Data Sci./ Pol. Sci. /History/ Eng. Lit / Psy/ Finance | 4 |
| VAC | Introduction to ESG Principle | 2 |
| Total | 18 |
Fee Structure
BA / BS (Two Majors and one Minor, Dual Majors or Multiple Interdisciplinary Majors) 2026-30
| Fees | I Semester | II Semester | III Semester | IV Semester | V Semester | VI Semester | VII Semester | VIII Semester |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Fee | 15,000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tution Fee | 75,000 | 75,000 | 80,000 | 80,000 | 85,000 | 85,000 | 90,000 | 90,000 |
| University Examinations Fees | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 | 5,500 |
| Total | 95,500 | 80,500 | 85,500 | 85,500 | 90,500 | 90,500 | 95,500 | 95,500 |
| Security (Refundable) | - | - | 10,000 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Incidental Compulsory Charges | ||||||||
| Charges for Uniform (Dress Camp) | 9,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Book Bank (EET Library) | 4,500 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Career Development Cell Membership | - | - | - | - | 7,500 | - | - | - |
| Alumni Registration + 1 Year Enrollment | - | - | - | - | - | 5,000 | - | - |
| Online ERP Fee | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Fee is subject to change. For updated fee structure kindly visit www.doonbusinessschool.com / www.dgu.ac
Scholarship
For Undergraduate Students for 2026-27 intake
| CATEGORY | All India | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th% age (Any Central Board) | 80.00-84.99 | 85.00-89.99 | 90.00-92.50 | 92.60-94.99 | 95 | 96 | 97 | 98 | 99 |
| CUET Percentile | 88 - 89.99 | 90-91.99 | 92-93.99 | 94-94.99 | 95-95.99 | 96-96.99 | 97-99.99 | 98-98.99 | 99-100 |
| JEE Percentile | 75-79.99 | 80 - 84.99 | 85 - 89.99 | 90 - 94.99 | 95-95.99 | 96-96.99 | 97-97.99 | 98-98.99 | 99-100 |
| Scholarships (in % tuition fee) | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 |
Note: Best 4 Core Subjects only (SUPW, Physical Education and Non-Academic Subjects will not be considered)
Satya Devi Special Scholarship for Bihar Students
(BSCC Eligible)
Get a one-time non-returnable grant of Rs.2.5 Lakh Or 25% Scholarship on tuition fees whichever is lower
For B.Sc. Agriculture/ Forestry / Agri-Business
(Dr. S. K. Gupta Memorial Scholarship)
25% Scholarship on tuition fees
Scholarship for Uttarakhand Domicile
25% on Tuition Fee
Scholarship for Single Mother (All India)
10% on Tuition Fee
Scholarship for Teacher Ward (All India)
10% on Tuition Fee
Scholarship for Defense Personnel Ward (All India)
10% on Tuition Fee
Note: No two scholarships can be clubbed together; if any student is eligible for two scholarships, they may choose the higher scholarship from the respective category.
Procedure
- Students registering for a scholarship should apply on the prescribed form available with the institute or on website at the time of interview before confirmation of admission. Students who do not apply before confirmation of admission will not be eligible for merit scholarship.
- Students should submit photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates required as above for entitling the scholarship.
- Upon your official confirmation of admission with the DBSG, you will receive a formal scholarship offer letter / confirmation.
- The scholarship will be disbursed semester-wise.
- In case the result of the previous semester has not been declared till the last date of submission of fees for the next semester, the student may provisionally submit fees equivalent to the last semester fees but in case fails to get the required marks, will have to submit the balance fees.
- While applying for a scholarship and filling in the percentage of class XII marks, applicants are required to consider the aggregate of Best 4 core subjects in their XII boards (SUPW, Physical Education, and non-academic subjects will not be considered).
- Scholarship amount will be calculated on general (basic) tuition fee for per semester and subsequently thereafter.
- No application for scholarships shall be entertained beyond 15th July 2025.
However, the scholarship for 3rd semester onwards will be subject to:
In case any of the above criteria is not fulfilled, the scholarship for the next semester will be withdrawn.
- 75% attendance to be maintained in each subject individually in the preceding semester. Please note that third-semester scholarship depends on first-semester performance and fourth-semester scholarship on second semester.
- 70% marks in cumulative score in all subjects.
- Students shall not be involved in any disciplinary action of misconduct where a penalty or fine is imposed by the proctorial board.
- Students shall take a good moral character certificate from the course coordinator every year and submit the same to the Registrar.
- Students should give an undertaking of being available at all times during the course for any brand ambassador activities and also in case of events/goodwill programs.
- There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given will have to be refunded prior to issue of College Leaving Certificate.
- Students need to send a thank-you letter to the Board of Trustees for the generous scholarship every semester.
Disclaimer
Eligibility Criteria
To pursue this program student must have
Most Preferred Combination
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Passion Courses:
- Adverting
- Performing Arts
- Social Media Management
- Photography
- Influencer Management
- Cinematography
- French
Programme Structure Flexibility
Students have the freedom to choose from the following programme structures
Focus on UPSC & Competitive Exam Support
- BA Liberal Studies students at DGU have the unique opportunity to prepare for UPSC and other competitive examinations alongside their academic program.
- Students are encouraged to select subjects such as Political Science, History, Public Administration, and Economics as Majors or Minors, as these are frequently opted electives in UPSC exams.
- In addition to academic mentoring, students will also have the opportunity to prepare through partnerships with renowned coaching institutes.
Please note: The coaching fee will be charged separately. However, the University will provide a 20% contribution/scholarship towards the total coaching fee, making high-quality preparation more accessible to students.
Students of the Doon School of Liberal Studies, DBS Global University, visited the Vidhan Sabha, Dehradun as part of an academic exposure program
The students of Doon School of Liberal Studies had the opportunity to meet Mr. Hem Chandra Pant, Secretary of the Vidhan Sabha, who interacted with them and shared insights about the functioning of the legislative assembly and the democratic process.
Students of the Doon School of Liberal Studies, DBS Global University, met renowned author Divya Prakash Dubey during the Dehradun Literature Festival, where they engaged in discussions on literature, storytelling, and contemporary writing.
Students of the Doon School of Liberal Studies, DBS Global University, visited the Vidhan Sabha Library.
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International Opportunities for Global Career Readiness
DBS Global University provides students with a wide range of opportunities to gain international exposure and enrich their academic journey through global learning experiences that combine international academics, industry exposure, and cross-cultural engagement. Through a strong network of 50+ academic partnerships across 20+ countries, the University offers multiple international pathways including Global Immersion Programs, Month Mobility Programs, Semester Abroad Programs with Credit Transfer, Articulation and Transfer Programs, Dual Degree Programs, and Global Progression Pathways. In addition to these mobility opportunities, students also benefit from international guest lectures, global masterclasses, academic bootcamps, and international events, delivered in collaboration with partner universities and global industry experts.
