M.A. - M.Sc. (Home Science) Master in Home Science

Home Science is not only a Science, it is also an Art Form which draws and synthesizes the knowledge, concepts and theories from Arts, Science and Humanities. Masters in Home Science is a Post Graduate Academic Degree which is awarded for course or program in the field of Home Science. Academically, it is abbreviated as M.A. (Home Sc.) or M.Sc. (Home Sc.). The Home Science curriculum at the Masters level is focused on specialisation and is practical oriented.

M.A. (Home Science) or M.Sc. (Home Science) ?

There is only a marginal difference between these two. And that difference lies in matter of certain topics being covered.

Duration - The duration of Masters Degree in Home Science is 2 years. There are generally 4 Semesters with 5 papers in each Semester.

Eligibility

• Home Science Course requires a candidate to have a Bachelors Degree in Home Science from a recognised Institute.

• Some Institutes admit candidates on the basis of their performance in Postgraduate Entrance Test.

Masters in Home Science Subjects

Masters in Home Science subjects are dependant on the specialisation one has taken.

Masters in Home Science Specialisations

• Clothing and Textiles.
• Family Resource Management.
• Foods and Nutrition.
• Human Development and Family Studies.
• Extension Education and Communication Management.

Who can and Who should pursue Masters in Home Science Degree

• Those who want to indulge in Research associate/assistant in research projects undertaken by academic institutes/ Govt. and Non-Govt. organisations are required for pursuing this course.

• Masters in Home Science Degree is especially meant for those who want to excel in their chosen field of specialisation and those who want to get acknowledged for that.

Advantages or Benefits of Masters in Home Science Degree

• One can go on for a Higher Degree in Home Science, like Ph. D. after completing Masters degree in Home Science.

• Masters in Home Science Degree provides one a specialisation in one's favourite field and provides the necessary skills for prospective employment in the job market.

Masters in Home Science Jobs

Acquiring a specialisation makes one a specialist. The skills of a Specialist are required by a number of agencies such as social media, human resources management, food and nutrition department, community education and so on.

Employment Areas

• Antique Shops.
• Boutique.
• Canteen.
• Catering Facilities.
• Child Development Boards.
• Coffee / Snack Shop.
• Community Centre.
• Hotels.
• Hospitals.
• Nutrition and Dietetics Companies.
• Restaurant.
• Rural Community Extension Centres.
• Schools and Colleges.
• Show Rooms.
• Textiles / Clothing Industry.

Job Types

• Counsellors.
• Dieticians.
• Fashion Designer.
• Furniture Designer.
• Health and Nutrition Journalist.
• Hostess/ Receptionist.
• House Keeping In-Charge.
• In-Charge of Community Centre.
• Interior Designer.
• Manager in Canteen, Restaurant.
• Professor.
• Researcher.
• Self Employment.