M.Phil. (History)

Master of Philosophy in History

M.Phil. History or Master of Philosophy in History is a postgraduate History course. History is the discovery, collection, organization, and presentation of information about past events. History can also mean the period after writing was invented. Scholars who write about history are called historians. It is a field of research which uses a narrative to examine and analyze the sequence of events, and it sometimes attempts to investigate objectively the patterns of cause and effect that determine events. M.Phil. course is a special research degree and only awarded by selected departments of a university mostly in the fields of Arts, Social Sciences, Archaeology, Philosophy and Theology. Admission to this program is selective and primarily aimed at those students opting for an academic career. Popular Categories After finishing these programs, students normally enroll for a Ph.D. program. So, M.Phil. course is a pre-doctorate degree course which is mainly based on research. The duration of the course is two years and it may be provided on a one-year basis by some certain institutes.

M.Phil. History Eligibility

• Aspiring students should have passed a Master's Degree in History with a minimum of Second Class securing at least 55% of the aggregate marks or in an examination recognized as equivalent.

M.Phil. History Syllabus

Syllabus of History as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Phil. History Colleges

• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra
• University of Delhi - DU, Delhi
• Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur

M.Phil. History Course Suitability

• Those who have critical reasoning and analytical skills, capacity for solving problems and thinking creatively, often through extensive reading are the most suitable for it.
• Second, who can construct an argument by selecting and ordering relevant evidence and then to communicate findings in a structured, clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing are also the best match for the course.
• Third, candidates having self-motivation and self-reliance with the ability to work without direct supervision and manage time and priorities effectively are good suit for it.

How is M.Phil. History Course Beneficial?

• M.Phil. (History) has a wide scope in the present competitive world. After completing M. Phil History Course, you can get jobs in teaching institutes.
• Candidates can get well-paid jobs in newspapers as well as in private sectors.
• Also, they can go for IAS Exam as History finds a unique place in the paper.
•  Museums and galleries require professionals with knowledge of history

M.Phil. History Employment Areas

• Academic Institutes
• Museums
• Art Galleries
• Archaeological Survey of India
• Government Offices

M.Phil. History Job Types

• Associate Editor
• Lecturer
• Data History Analyst
• Subject Matter Expert
• Curriculum Design Consultant
• Junior Research Fellow
• Researcher
• Archaeologist
• Historian

Advance Course in M.Phil. History

• Ph.D. (History)