Faculty of arts Humanities & Social Sciences

M.A. in History

Unraveling historical trajectories, regional heritage, archival research, and global civilizational perspectives through rigorous critical historiography.

2 Years

Course Duration (4 Semesters)

20 Seats

Annual intake

Fees: Rs. 20,000/-

Per Year

Syllabus

A Master of Arts (M.A.) in History is a postgraduate programme that offers advanced study of historical processes, civilizations, and historiographical methods. Students engage with political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions of the past across different periods and regions.

The programme develops critical thinking, research skills, and the ability to interpret sources and construct historical narratives. It covers ancient, medieval, and modern history, with particular attention to Indian history as well as wider global contexts.

Graduates are prepared for careers in academia, research, heritage management, civil services, museums, archives, media, and related fields. The programme also provides a strong foundation for doctoral research in History.

Key Areas of Study

Core themes and specialised topics covered in the programme

Historiography

Study of historical writing, methods, schools of thought, and approaches to interpreting the past.

World History

Global historical processes, comparative perspectives, and interconnections across regions.

Ancient & Medieval History

Civilizations, empires, societies, and cultural developments in early and medieval periods.

Research Methodology

Source criticism, archival research, oral history, and techniques of historical investigation.

Modern Indian History

Colonialism, nationalism, independence movement, and post-independence developments.

Heritage & Culture

Cultural history, heritage studies, monuments, and the preservation of historical legacy.

Dissertation / Project

Independent research on a historical theme using primary and secondary sources.

Source-Based Learning

Engagement with archives, documents, inscriptions, and material culture.

Pathway to Research

Strong preparation for Ph.D., teaching, and specialised historical research.

Eligibility Criteria

Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Candidates from any discipline are eligible; a background in History or related humanities subjects is preferred.
Admission is generally based on merit in the qualifying examination as per University norms.

Note: Admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination and as per University guidelines. Please refer to the official admission notification for the academic year for exact cut-offs and reservation details.