Course offered by Rudra Education

Program Overview

The Online MA in History with Apprenticeship is a two-year postgraduate program designed to offer students a profound understanding of historical processes, cultural developments, and global transformations across time. This academically rigorous program combines deep theoretical exploration with practical, hands-on apprenticeship experiences in museums, archives, research centers, or heritage institutions.

Delivered fully online, the program encourages critical inquiry, analytical reasoning, and historical research while offering students real-world exposure to the applications of history in education, media, and cultural preservation.

Key Program Features

A two-year postgraduate degree integrating academic study with hands-on training.

Core Courses Include:

• Historiography and Historical Methods
   
• Ancient Indian History and Culture
   
• Medieval Indian Political and Social Systems
   
• Modern Indian History and Nationalism
   
• World History: Renaissance to Present
   
• Economic and Environmental Histories
   
• Gender and Social Movements in History
   
• Regional Histories and Local Traditions
   
• Heritage Management and Public History
   
• Dissertation and Apprenticeship in Cultural Institutions
   
• 100% online delivery with flexible schedules and interactive sessions
   
• Apprenticeship opportunities in museums, archives, NGOs, and historical sites
   
• Access to digital tools for historical mapping, documentation, and research
   

Program Highlights

• Strong foundation in Indian and world history with emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches
   
• Integration of research skills and heritage practices
   
• Guest lectures from historians, curators, and cultural experts
   
• Engagement in live history projects and digital archives
   
• Portfolio development and mentorship for academic or professional growth
   

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in History or a related discipline
   
• Secure at least 50% in the qualifying examination
   
• Demonstrate interest in heritage, education, or archival research
   

Program Duration

The Online MA in History spans two years (four semesters), including theoretical coursework and supervised apprenticeship hours.

 

Career Opportunities

Graduates can pursue careers in:

• Academia and Education
   
• Research and Policy Analysis
   
• Museum and Archival Management
   
• Cultural Resource Management
   
• Heritage Tourism
   
• Civil Services and Government Departments
   
• Historical Journalism and Documentary Production