Master of Arts in History
M.A. History
Undergraduate Programme | University of Mumbai
Duration: 2 Years
Course Type: Full-Time
Affiliation: University of Mumbai
Master of Arts in History is a two-year postgraduate programme in the field of Humanities. This programme focuses on the events, stories, and narratives of historical societies, people, and cultures of nations across the world. After completing MA in history, a student can get employment in various sectors like Archaeological Survey of India, tourism, journalism, museums, civil services where he/she can work as archivist, heritage manager, museum education officer, Teacher, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
Any Graduate degree in Arts.
Course Structure
Programme Duration: 3 Years | Total Semesters: 6
Annual Fee: ₹14,000/-
↓ Download | SR. NO. | COURSE NAME | COURSE CODE | CATEGORY | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | History of Early India (upto 1000 CE) | 50411 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 2 | History of Medieval India (1200 CE to 1700 CE) | 50421 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 3 | History of Modern India (1757 CE to 1947 CE) | 50431 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 4 | History of Marathas (1630 CE- 1680 CE) | 50441 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 2 |
| 5 | History of Women’s Movement in India | 50456 | ELECTIVE [GE] | 4 |
| 6 | Research Methodology | 50491 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | |||
| SR. NO. | COURSE NAME | COURSE CODE | CATEGORY | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Contemporary Indian History (1947CE–2000CE) | 50412 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 2 | Perspectives of Ambedkarism | 50422 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 3 | History of the Modern World(1757CE –1960CE) | 50432 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 4 | History of USSR in the 20thcentury | 50442 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 2 |
| 5 | Contemporary World History (1945CE-2000 CE) | 50479 | ELECTIVE [CORE] | 4 |
| 6 | OJT/FP | 50492 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | |||
Annual Fee: ₹15,000/-
↓ Download | SR. NO. | COURSE NAME | COURSE CODE | CATEGORY | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction to Philosophy of History | 50413 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 2 | History of the United States of America in the 20th Century | 50423 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 3 | Historical perspectives on the IndianConstitution | 50433 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 4 | History of Maharashtra in the 19th and 20th Centuries | 50443 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 2 |
| 5 | Socio-Economic History of Marathas(1630CE-1818CE) | 50465 | ELECTIVE [GE] | 4 |
| 6 | Research Project | 50493 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | |||
| SR. NO. | COURSE NAME | COURSE CODE | CATEGORY | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Social Issuesin Modern India (1947 CE2000 CE) | 50406 | ELECTIVE [GE] | 4 |
| 2 | History of the Indian National Movement (1857 CE – 1947 CE) | 50414 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 3 | Emancipatory Movements in the Modern World | 50424 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 4 | History of Buddhism in India | 50434 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 4 |
| 5 | Research Poject | 50494 | COMPULSORY [CORE] | 6 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | |||
Career Opportunities & Further Studies
Further Studies
- Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History
- Ph.D. in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
- Ph.D. in Medieval Indian History
- Ph.D. in Modern Indian History
- Ph.D. in World History
- Ph.D. in Social and Cultural History
- Ph.D. in Economic History
- Ph.D. in Art and Architectural History
- Ph.D. in Heritage Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Museology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archival Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management
- Postgraduate Diploma in Manuscriptology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation and Preservation
- Certificate Course in Archaeology
- Certificate Course in Museology
- Certificate Course in Epigraphy and Numismatics
- Certificate Course in Tourism and Heritage Management
- Professional Training in Archives and Records Management
- UGC-NET/JRF Preparation for Teaching and Research Careers
- Competitive Examination Preparation for UPSC, MPSC and other government services
Job Opportunities
- History Teacher in Schools, subject to prescribed qualifications
- Assistant Professor in Colleges and Universities, subject to UGC eligibility requirements
- Research Assistant in Historical Research Projects
- Historian and Historical Researcher
- Archaeological Research Assistant
- Museum Curator Assistant
- Museum Education Officer
- Archivist and Archives Assistant
- Manuscript and Document Preservation Assistant
- Heritage Conservation Assistant
- Cultural Heritage Programme Coordinator
- Art and Cultural History Researcher
- Historical Content Writer
- Editor for History Publications
- Academic Content Developer
- Educational Consultant
- Library and Documentation Assistant, subject to eligibility
- Tourism and Heritage Guide
- Heritage Tourism Coordinator
- Historical Documentary Researcher
- Media Researcher for Historical Programmes
- Civil Services and Government Jobs through Competitive Examinations
- Research Associate in Historical Institutions and NGOs
- Cultural Affairs Programme Executive