Master of Arts in History

M.A. History

Undergraduate Programme  |  University of Mumbai

Duration: 2 Years
Course Type: Full-Time
Affiliation: University of Mumbai

Master of Arts in History is a two-year postgraduate programme in the field of Humanities. This programme focuses on the events, stories, and narratives of historical societies, people, and cultures of nations across the world. After completing MA in history, a student can get employment in various sectors like Archaeological Survey of India, tourism, journalism, museums, civil services where he/she can work as archivist, heritage manager, museum education officer, Teacher, etc.

Eligibility Criteria

Any Graduate degree in Arts.

Course Structure

Programme Duration: 3 Years   |   Total Semesters: 6

Annual Fee: ₹14,000/-
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SR. NO. COURSE NAME COURSE CODE CATEGORY CREDITS
1 History of Early India (upto 1000 CE) 50411 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
2 History of Medieval India (1200 CE to 1700 CE) 50421 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
3 History of Modern India (1757 CE to 1947 CE) 50431 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
4 History of Marathas (1630 CE- 1680 CE) 50441 COMPULSORY [CORE] 2
5 History of Women’s Movement in India 50456 ELECTIVE [GE] 4
6 Research Methodology 50491 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
TOTAL CREDITS 22
SR. NO. COURSE NAME COURSE CODE CATEGORY CREDITS
1 Contemporary Indian History (1947CE–2000CE) 50412 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
2 Perspectives of Ambedkarism 50422 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
3 History of the Modern World(1757CE –1960CE) 50432 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
4 History of USSR in the 20thcentury 50442 COMPULSORY [CORE] 2
5 Contemporary World History (1945CE-2000 CE) 50479 ELECTIVE [CORE] 4
6 OJT/FP 50492 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
TOTAL CREDITS 22

Annual Fee: ₹15,000/-
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SR. NO. COURSE NAME COURSE CODE CATEGORY CREDITS
1 Introduction to Philosophy of History 50413 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
2 History of the United States of America in the 20th Century 50423 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
3 Historical perspectives on the IndianConstitution 50433 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
4 History of Maharashtra in the 19th and 20th Centuries 50443 COMPULSORY [CORE] 2
5 Socio-Economic History of Marathas(1630CE-1818CE) 50465 ELECTIVE [GE] 4
6 Research Project 50493 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
TOTAL CREDITS 22
SR. NO. COURSE NAME COURSE CODE CATEGORY CREDITS
1 Social Issuesin Modern India (1947 CE2000 CE) 50406 ELECTIVE [GE] 4
2 History of the Indian National Movement (1857 CE – 1947 CE) 50414 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
3 Emancipatory Movements in the Modern World 50424 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
4 History of Buddhism in India 50434 COMPULSORY [CORE] 4
5 Research Poject 50494 COMPULSORY [CORE] 6
TOTAL CREDITS 22

Career Opportunities & Further Studies

Further Studies

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in History
  • Ph.D. in Ancient Indian History and Archaeology
  • Ph.D. in Medieval Indian History
  • Ph.D. in Modern Indian History
  • Ph.D. in World History
  • Ph.D. in Social and Cultural History
  • Ph.D. in Economic History
  • Ph.D. in Art and Architectural History
  • Ph.D. in Heritage Studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Museology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Archival Studies
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Heritage Management
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Manuscriptology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Conservation and Preservation
  • Certificate Course in Archaeology
  • Certificate Course in Museology
  • Certificate Course in Epigraphy and Numismatics
  • Certificate Course in Tourism and Heritage Management
  • Professional Training in Archives and Records Management
  • UGC-NET/JRF Preparation for Teaching and Research Careers
  • Competitive Examination Preparation for UPSC, MPSC and other government services

Job Opportunities

  • History Teacher in Schools, subject to prescribed qualifications
  • Assistant Professor in Colleges and Universities, subject to UGC eligibility requirements
  • Research Assistant in Historical Research Projects
  • Historian and Historical Researcher
  • Archaeological Research Assistant
  • Museum Curator Assistant
  • Museum Education Officer
  • Archivist and Archives Assistant
  • Manuscript and Document Preservation Assistant
  • Heritage Conservation Assistant
  • Cultural Heritage Programme Coordinator
  • Art and Cultural History Researcher
  • Historical Content Writer
  • Editor for History Publications
  • Academic Content Developer
  • Educational Consultant
  • Library and Documentation Assistant, subject to eligibility
  • Tourism and Heritage Guide
  • Heritage Tourism Coordinator
  • Historical Documentary Researcher
  • Media Researcher for Historical Programmes
  • Civil Services and Government Jobs through Competitive Examinations
  • Research Associate in Historical Institutions and NGOs
  • Cultural Affairs Programme Executive