Bachelor of Arts in History
B.A. History
Undergraduate Programme | University of Mumbai
Duration: 3 Years
Course Type: Full-Time
Affiliation: University of Mumbai
The Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) is a three-year undergraduate programme divided into six semesters and affiliated to University of Mumbai. The programme offers three specializations:
• History
• Economics
• English Literature
Students passing B.A have wide range of career opportunities in each of the above specialization fields.
Eligibility Criteria
Students who have passed the Higher Secondary Certificate (H.S.C.) Examination (Class XII) from any stream conducted by the Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education, or any equivalent recognized examination conducted by other boards, are eligible for admission to the B.A. programme. Students should have studied English as a subject in class XII. Students who have completed their H.S.C. in more than one attempt are also eligible.
Course Structure
Programme Duration: 3 Years | Total Semesters: 6
Annual Fee: ₹14,000/-
↓ Download | SR. NO. | COURSE NAME | COURSE CODE | CATEGORY | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient India: From Earliest Times to 6th century BCE | 1311111 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 2 | Introduction to Indian Archaeology | 1311411 | SEC | 2 |
| 3 | Introduction to Competitive Examinations | 1311412 | SEC | 2 |
| 4 | Introduction to Literatures in English-I | 1431111 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 5 | Introduction to Human Geography | 1571111 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 6 | Communication Skills in English I (BA) | 2511515 | AECC | 2 |
| 7 | Indian Knowledge System | 2531511 | IKS | 2 |
| 8 | Environmental Management & Sustainable Development -I | 2541516 | OE | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | |||
| SR. NO. | COURSE NAME | COURSE CODE | CATEGORY | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early medieval period (mid 350 BCE–1200 CE) | 1312111 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 2 | Introduction to Literatures in English – II | 1432111 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 3 | Creative Writing - II | 1432411 | SEC | 2 |
| 4 | English at Workplace | 1432412 | SEC | 2 |
| 5 | Population Geography | 1572111 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 6 | Hindi Bhasha - Kaushal Ke Aadhaar | 2512517 | AECC | 2 |
| 7 | Foundation & Exploration of Performing fine Arts | 2522614 | CO-CURRICULAR | 2 |
| 8 | Environmental Management & Sustainable Development -II | 2542511 | OE | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | |||
Annual Fee: ₹15,000/-
↓ Download | SR. NO. | COURSE NAME | COURSE CODE | CATEGORY | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demography | 1303112 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 2 | History of Medieval India (1000 to 1526 CE) | 1313111 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 3 | Status of Women in Medieval India (1000 to 1707 CE) | 1313113 | MAJOR | 2 |
| 4 | Tourist Managements | 1313413 | VSC | 2 |
| 5 | Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development | 1573317 | OE | 4 |
| 6 | Hindi Bhasha Vyavharik Prayog | 2513511 | AECC | 2 |
| 7 | Indian Theatre: Classical Roots and Contemporary Expressions | 2523613 | CO-CURRICULAR | 2 |
| 8 | Field Project | 2523625 | CO-CURRICULAR | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | |||
| SR. NO. | COURSE NAME | COURSE CODE | CATEGORY | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MICROGREENS – URBAN SUPERFOOD | 1094311 | OE | 2 |
| 2 | Ecotourism | 1114313 | OE | 2 |
| 3 | International Banking and Finance | 1304112 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 4 | History of Medieval India 1526 to 1707 CE | 1314111 | MAJOR | 4 |
| 5 | History of Medieval Deccan (1200-1680 CE) | 1314114 | MAJOR | 2 |
| 6 | Applied History | 1314412 | BRIDGE | 2 |
| 7 | Integrated Theatre Production: Stage Craft, Costume, Music and Technology | 2524613 | CO-CURRICULAR | 2 |
| 8 | Field Project | 2524629 | CO-CURRICULAR | 2 |
| 9 | YOGA FOR HEALTH & WELLNESS | 2542515 | VEC | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | |||
Annual Fee: ₹14,000/-
↓ Download Programme Code: 2C00925
| SR. NO. | COURSE NAME | COURSE CODE | CATEGORY | CREDITS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | INTRODUCTION TO INDUSTRIAL ECONOMICS-I | 1305212 | MINOR (ECONOMICS) | 2 |
| 2 | History of Modern India 1757 CE to 1947 CE | 1315111 | MAJOR (HISTORY) | 4 |
| 3 | Contemporary History of Modern India 1947 CE to 2000 CE | 1315112 | MAJOR (HISTORY) | 4 |
| 4 | Indian Knowledge Systems in Modern India | 1315113 | MAJOR (HISTORY) | 2 |
| 5 | Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaja and His Times (1630 CE to 1680 CE) | 1315115 | MAJOR (HISTORY) | 4 |
| 6 | History of Medicine in India | 1315411 | VSC | 2 |
| 7 | Introduction to Cultural Activities | 2522616 | CO-CURRICULAR | 2 |
| 8 | Field Project (FP) | 2525612 | CO-CURRICULAR | 2 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 22 | |||
Programme Code: 2C00926
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Career Opportunities & Further Studies
Further Studies
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in History
- M.A. in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
- M.A. in Medieval Indian History
- M.A. in Modern Indian History
- M.A. in World History
- M.A. in Archaeology
- M.A. in Museology
- M.A. in Heritage Management
- M.A. in Political Science
- M.A. in Sociology
- M.A. in Public Administration
- M.A. in International Relations
- Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), subject to eligibility
- Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), subject to applicable eligibility requirements
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), subject to admission eligibility
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Museology
- Postgraduate Diploma in Archival Studies
- Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage and Tourism Management
- Certificate Course in Epigraphy and Numismatics
- Certificate Course in Manuscriptology
- UGC-NET/JRF preparation after obtaining the required postgraduate qualification
- UPSC, MPSC and other competitive examination preparation
- Ph.D. in History after completing the required postgraduate study and meeting admission criteria
Job Opportunities
- History Research Assistant
- History Teacher, subject to prescribed qualifications
- Archaeological Field Assistant
- Museum Assistant
- Archives and Records Assistant
- Heritage Conservation Assistant
- Historical Content Writer
- Educational Content Developer
- Research Assistant in Historical Projects
- Library and Documentation Assistant, subject to eligibility
- Tourism and Heritage Guide
- Heritage Tourism Coordinator
- Historical Documentary Research Assistant
- Cultural Programme Coordinator
- Art and Cultural Heritage Assistant
- Manuscript and Historical Document Assistant
- Publishing and Editorial Assistant
- Media Research Assistant
- Civil Services and Government Jobs through Competitive Examinations
- Administrative Assistant in Cultural Institutions
- Project Assistant in Museums and Heritage Organisations
- Social Studies Content Developer
- Public Relations and Communication Executive
- Event and Cultural Heritage Coordinator