MA History

Master of Arts in History

MA History or Master of Arts in History is a postgraduate History course. A complete and detailed study of a specialism in the history of various historical periods and cultures is included in history. The History course also examines key historical events that occurred both in India and throughout the world. Research Skills and Methods, such as research, writing, and presentation skills, as well as paleography, are also taught to students, as are two extra customized research skills courses to satisfy their individual research training needs. Aside from that, students take two specialty elective courses as well as related historiographical modules to give an intellectual, conceptual, and historiographical foundation for their study. The Master of Arts in History program lasts two years and is separated into two semesters.

MA History Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed graduation with Honors in History / History as one of the subjects studied in graduation from any of the recognized universities.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes demand a minimum of 50% marks in graduation as qualifying criteria to secure admission in this course and also conduct entrance examinations to get admission to their Master of Arts in History degree course.
• Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of graduation and the entrance exam.

MA History Syllabus

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

MA History Colleges

• Assam University, Silchar
• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi
• Bhavnagar University, Bhavnagar
• Bangalore University, Bangalore

MA History Course Suitability

• Candidates with creative talents such as writing history, primary and secondary source analysis, research methodologies, critical reasoning, and analytical abilities, as well as the ability to solve issues and think creatively, frequently via considerable reading, are most suited for it.
• Second, those who can build an argument by collecting and organizing relevant information and then communicating conclusions in an organized, clear, and convincing manner, both verbally and in writing, are a strong fit.
• Third, people with the ability to discuss ideas in groups, accommodate diverse viewpoints, and reach an agreement, as well as the ability to think objectively and approach challenges and new situations with an open mind, might consider taking this course.

How is the MA History Course Beneficial?

• The Master of Arts in History degree prepares students for advanced study and research in the discipline, such as a Ph.D. in History. After completing this degree, a student can apply for the NET or JRF test; success in these examinations allows a student to pursue a career in teaching or research.
• Students who pursue a Master of Arts in History degree learn to read intelligently, think critically, write eloquently, properly judge historical patterns, and logically forecast future events, allowing them to grasp the actual world.
• The History degree program allows students to get a thorough grasp of the progression of human civilizations throughout history, from prehistoric to modern times.

MA History Employment Areas

• Archives / Archaeology Sites
• Historical Fiction Writing / Historical Parks
• Journalism
• Museums & Art Galleries
• Publishing Houses
• Public Relation Offices
• Survey Agencies
• Tourism Industry

MA History Job Types

• Court Houses Archivist
• Documentation Specialist
• Historian
• Librarian / Library Systems Analyst
• National Parks & Historic Sites Manager
• Records Manager
• Research Assistant
• Teacher & Lecturer

Advanced Course in MA History

• Ph.D. (History)