M.A. in history has been developed to provide an opportunity to those learners who wish to go for higher studies in history.

The MA in History program would be of great use for the teachers working in a school, personnel working in various institutions associated with history and culture (museums archives, archaeological surveys, etc.) working people in various organizations, and all graduates who are desirous of acquiring a Master’s degree in history.

Eligibility

B.A. or an equivalent degree from a UGC-recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates). Admission will be through CET conducted by SFPU Rajasthan.

  • Duration
    4 Semester
  • Fee (Per Semester)
    7,500/-
    Examinations Fee (Per Semester)
    1,500/-
    Registration Fee
    1,000/-
    Enrollment Fee
    1,500/-

 

Highlights

  • To provide students with the concepts of time, space, and society and their relationships that link the present with the past, the local with the distant, the personal life with the national life, lives, and cultures of men and women with those elsewhere in time and space.
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Curriculum Details

Semester

  • Concepts, Methods and Tools of History
  • Professional Approach of History - I
  • History of Modern World (from Mid-19th Century to 1945 CE)
  • History of Rajasthan (from Earliest Times to 18th Century)
  • History of Science and Technology in India (from Earliest Times to 18th Century)
  • Constitutional Development in India

Semester

  • Historiography: its Approaches and Traditions
  • Historical Tourism in Rajasthan
  • History of Contemporary World
  • History of Rajasthan (from 19th Century to 1947 CE)
  • Ecology and Environmental History of India
  • History of National Movement in India
  • Historiography of Rajasthan

Semester

  • History of Contemporary Rajasthan
  • Sources of Ancient Indian History
  • Sources of Medieval Indian History
  • Sources of Modern Indian History
  • Political History of Ancient India
  • Political History of Medieval India
  • Political History of Modern India
  • Social, Cultural and Religious History of Ancient India - I
  • Social, Cultural and Religious History of Modern India
  • An Outline of Folk Culture of India

Semester

  • History of Contemporary India
  • Economic History of Ancient India
  • Economic History of Medieval India
  • Economic History of Modern India
  • State in Ancient India
  • State in Medieval India
  • State in Modern India
  • History of Ideas in Ancient India
  • History of Mewar
  • Museum and Museology
  • Elements of Indian Archaeology and Epigraphy
  • Tribal History of Rajasthan
  • Dissertation
  • History of Indian Art and Architecture
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Program Outcomes (POs)

  • PO1

    Critical Thinking: Solve problems by critical thinking, discussing, analyzing and modeling about it.

  • PO2

    Research and Development: Use the knowledge earned from different courses by involving himself /herself in research and development effectively for the benefit of all.

  • PO3

    Communication: Communicate effectively (verbal and written) on historical findings.

  • PO4

    Environment and sustainability: Understand the impact of the urbanization and development in present contexts, and provide the solutions from the past.

  • PO5

    Life-long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life-long learning in historical knowledge.

  • PO6

    Communication and Social Interaction: Communicate effectively (verbal and written) of the heritage of a nation to develop the bonding and togetherness with the country to enhance the sense of pride.

  • PO7

    Heritage promoter: Student can now promote the heritage of a country in an international platform.

  • PO8

    Ethics: Student can now collect, represent and interpret the historical findings in ethical manner

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Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)

  • PSO1

    The Post graduates will become successful professionals in public and private organizations by becoming historian, archeologist, numismatic person etc.

  • PSO2

    The Post graduates will work effectively in spreading the awareness for heritage conservation.

  • PSO3

    The Post graduates will engage in providing ethical findings (based on research and development) to minimize historical misrepresentations.

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Program Educational Objectives (PEO)

To demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of historical events, processes, and contexts.

To able critically analyze and interpret historical sources.

To effective communicators of historical knowledge and insights.

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outcomes

Career Path

  • Teacher
  • Journalist
  • Librarian
  • Tourist
  • Content Writer
  • Translator
  • Project Manager
  • Journalist
  • Archeologist
  • Tourist
  • Archivist

FAQ

What is the main subject of M.A. History?
The core subject of M.A. history includes a History of the world, Colonialism, Medieval society, International relations etc.
What is the benefit of M.A. History?
By completing the M.A. in Ancient history, a student can get employment in various sectors like tourism, journalism, State Departments, the Archaeological Survey of India, museums, law, and Civil services as well as he/she can work as a professor, archivist, heritage manager, museum education officer, civil service
What are the benefits of studying history?
History helps us understand how events in the past made things the way they are today. With lessons from the past, we not only learn about ourselves and how things happened, but we develop the ability to avoid mistakes and create better paths for our societies.

Campus
Nirwan University Jaipur

Near Bassi-Rajadhok Toll, Agra Road, Jaipur- 303305
Campus

Nirwan University

Near Bassi-Rajadhok Toll, Village- Jhar, Agra Road, Jaipur - 303305 Rajasthan
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