MA History and Archaeology

Master of Arts in History and Archaeology

MA History and Archaeology or Master of Arts in History and Archaeology is a postgraduate History course. It is the study of recently documented times via the use of material culture as well as literature. It is one of the most quickly increasing areas of archaeology and deals with a variety of fascinating themes. Anthropological archaeology and historical anthropology both include historical archaeology. In its holistic anthropological studies of colonialism, past and present Indigenous peoples, globalization, urbanization, political economy, environmental change, multicultural societies of the modern world, and social history of the disenfranchised, the program thrives on the use of artifacts, documents, environmental data, landscapes, architecture, and oral history.

MA History and Archaeology Eligibility        

• Aspiring students must have passed a Bachelor of Arts degree or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized University.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in their Bachelor's.

MA History and Archaeology Syllabus

Syllabus of History and Archaeology course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA History and Archaeology Colleges

• Kuvempu University, Shimoga
• Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara
• Nagaland University, Kohima
• Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Avadh University, Faizabad

MA History and Archaeology Course Suitability

• The Master of Arts in History and Archaeology program is designed for students who have intellectual rigor and independence, as well as the capacity to do research utilizing a variety of instruments, including information and communications technologies and sources.
• Students must be capable of problem-solving and must think creatively.
• This course is also useful for individuals who can do research utilizing information and communication technologies.
• Candidates who are interested in furthering their research studies are also eligible.

How is the MA History and Archaeology Course Beneficial?

• Candidates with a Master of Arts degree in History and Archaeology can find work in law, information management, teaching, journalism, research, administration, accounting, media, and other fields. They also have the option of working in schools.
• They can apply for faculty positions in various colleges after passing the UGC's NET test.
• They can also work in the Defense Services, museums, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, cultural centers, and the Ministry of External Affairs' historical section.
• They can work as historians, linguists, or surveyors in other fields.

MA History and Archaeology Employment Areas

• Educational Houses
• Heritage Sites
• Libraries
• Museums
• Publishing Houses
• Tourism Companies

MA History and Archaeology Job Types

• Archivist
• Documentation Specialist
• Historian
• Heritage Manager
• Heritage Conservator
• Interpreter
• Information Manager
• Lecturer & Teacher
• Library Systems Analyst
• Museum Guide
• Tourist Guide
• Writer / Editor

Advanced Course in MA History and Archaeology

• Ph.D. (History and Archaeology)