MA Population Studies

Master of Arts in Population Studies

MA Population Studies or Master of Arts in Population Studies is a postgraduate Public Relations course. Population Studies is a study of a group of individuals taken from the general population who share a common characteristic. The Master of Arts in Population Studies course includes instructions in population growth, spatial distribution, mortality and fertility factors, migration, dynamic population modelling, population estimation and projection, mathematical and statistical analysis of population data, population policy studies, and applications to problems in economics and government planning. The duration of the Master of Arts in Population Studies course is two years and it is career orienting in nature that provides many job opportunities after its successful passing.

MA Population Studies Eligibility

• The aspiring candidates must have qualified for their Bachelor degrees or equivalent from a recognized university.
• Aspiring candidates should have secured 55% aggregate marks at their graduate level.
• Admission will be offered strictly based on merit. Graduates from Science, Social Science and Commerce are eligible for admission.
• In some reputed institutes, there is an entrance examination for admission to their MA in Population Studies degree course.

MA Population Studies Syllabus

Syllabus of Population Studies Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Population Studies Colleges

• Annamalai University, Cuddalore
• Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer
• University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
• Bharathiar University, Coimbatore
• Fakir Mohan University, Balasore

MA Population Studies Course Suitability

• The course provides knowledge about population geography, population & environment, population & family welfare, population growth & women and statistical techniques in population studies.
• Those who want to understand the scholarly context of public policymaking and the like others are suitable for it.
• They should also be able to apply skills and knowledge acquired in the curriculum to analyze policy issues and make policy recommendations.

How is the MA Population Studies Course Beneficial?

• The Population Studies degree serves a good base for further higher research studies such as a Ph.D. degree.
• It is beneficial for those who have work experience of five years in government, regulatory bodies, industry, and research/academic institutions.
• After passing the Population Studies course, applicants can also seek jobs in both government and private sectors.

MA Population Studies Employment Areas

• Government and Public Health Organization
• International Agency
• Media Communication
• Market Research Company
• NGOs
• Private Organization
• Research Department
• Social Welfare Organization
• Web-Based Research and Analysis Outfit

MA Population Studies Job Types

• Assistant Professor
• Caretaker & Counsellor
• Database Administrator
• Statistical Assistant
• Teacher & Lecturer

Advance Course in MA Population Studies

• Ph.D. (Population Studies)