Course offered by Rudra Education

Program Description

Online M.A. in History is perfect for students who wish to trace the development of civilizations, cultures, politics, economies, and societies across history. This two-year master's program offered through an interactive online learning environment provides a deep and systematic study of how occurrences developed and impacted contemporary society.

 

They will learn fundamental streams like ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history; world history; historiography; historical methods; cultural history; economic and political change; and thematic studies in gender, the environment, and social change. The curriculum facilitates critical questioning, contextual interpretation of history, and research-based analysis to comprehend past events in context and relevance.

 

This program is appropriate for students who aim to become teachers, researchers, archivists, public administrators, writers, and cultural professionals. It equips them with intellectual tools to comprehend the multifaceted character of the past and its repercussions for the present and future.

 

Program Highlights

• A two-year postgraduate program with a focus on historical analysis, interpretive techniques, and research methodology.
• Core courses are Ancient Indian History, Medieval Indian History, Modern Indian History, World History, Historiography, and Historical Research Methods.
• Completely online courses that let students learn at their own pace—perfect for working professionals and online students.
• Applies historical theory to applied case studies to relate scholarly learning to actual historical research.
• Affordable and accessible with academic mentorship and advisement from experienced faculty and institutional partners.

 

Key Features

• Fostered in four semesters with continuous and rigorous scholastic development.
• Strengthens excellent analytical and interpretative skills for comprehending historical patterns and social transformation.
• Develops the basis for ethical thinking, evidence-based analysis, and well-informed discussion on historical questions.
• Provides access to online discussion forums, virtual classrooms, e-libraries, and individual academic counseling.
• Empowers the students with career skills for education, research, museums, libraries, civil services, publishing, and heritage management.

 

Eligibility Criteria

To make oneself eligible for M.A. in History admission, one needs to:

• Possess a bachelor's degree in any field from a known university.
• Have achieved a minimum aggregate of 50% marks on the undergraduate level.
• Final-year students who are awaiting results can also apply provisionally, as per university rules.

 

Duration of Program

The M.A. in History is a two-year program, split into four semesters.

• Coursework, discussion, assignment submission, and end-semester exams are expected to be completed by students.
• The program establishes a sound intellectual basis in historical theory, methodology, and practical analysis.

 

Career Opportunities

• Alumni of the M.A. in History may be placed in well-paying positions in:
• Academic Research and Teaching
• Civil Service and Public Policy
• Archives, Libraries, and Museums
• Journalism and Historical Writing
• Heritage and Cultural Management
• NGOs and Social Research Institutions
• Historical Consulting for Film and Media
• Think Tanks and International Organizations