Master of Arts (M.A) Course: Fees 2026, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning & Online

Updated on Jul 25, 2022 03:34 IST

Master or Arts or MA course is a master level course or a postgraduate course of 2 years duration. There are an ample number of specialisations offered in MA from humanities, languages and many more. MA course is considered one of the most popular and also most pursued courses by candidates after their bachelor's degree. The MA course offers theoretical knowledge in subjects like psychology, social studies, management, politics etc. Both theoretical and practical aspects are taught to students in MA course.

Types of MA Courses

MA is a diverse two-year Arts course consisting of as many as four semesters of six months duration. The subjects of MA courses are divided into various semesters and different subjects are focused in each semester. The course consists of many elective courses, core and research projects. Here in the article, we will discuss in detail the MA subjects, syllabus, specialisations to get an understanding about MA courses.

Popular MA Courses  

Candidates get to study MA courses in different modes. Most of the MA courses are full-time or regular courses. Some of the MA courses are taught in part-time mode. Diploma or certificate courses are also available in MA. Here we will discuss different types and modes of MA courses

MA Degree Courses

MA is a diverse course as it comprises around four to eight compulsory core subjects in each specialisation. Along with it, candidates are required to choose from many of the elective courses.  

MA Specialisations 

Some of the popular specialisations offered in MA are listed below in the table: 

MA Specialisations 

MA in Hindi

MA in English 

MA in History 

MA in Philosophy 

MA in Political Science 

MA in International Relations 

MA in Sociology 

MA in Education 

MA in Fine Arts 

MA in Gender Studies 

Also Read: MA Colleges in India 

Distance MA Courses

Distance MA course or MA Distance education is also available in a number of universities and colleges. MA in distance mode can be pursued in 2 years. MA Distance Education is offered by some of the popular colleges in India like IGNOU, Karnataka State Open University etc. Candidates can pursue MA Distance Education as it provides a number of benefits. Candidates can pursue the course along with their job as well. They can pursue the course by staying in different locations. In order to apply for MA Distance education, candidates are required to have completed their Bachelor’s degree from any discipline. There is no age limit to pursue MA course through distance mode.

Also Read: Distance MA Colleges in India

Online MA Courses

MA course can be pursued in full-time or correspondence via online mode. There are multiple benefits for pursuing MA in online mode as candidates can get the best of both worlds. They can pursue the course from any part of the country without being physically present in college or university. In order to pursue Online MA course, candidates are required to have passed Bachelor's degree in Arts or an equivalent degree from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% in the relevant disciplines.

Also Read: Online MA Courses

MA Subjects

MA courses are taught under different specialisations. The subjects are divided into core and elective. Check the table below to know about MA core and elective subjects:  

Core Subjects 

Elective Subjects 

Education 

Hindi 

Literature 

History 

Politics 

Sociology 

Media 

Philosophy 

Management 

Bengali 

Languages 

English 

Linguistics 

Political science 

Communications 

Economics 

Geography 

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MA Job Roles and Average Salary

Given below in the table are the list of job options available for candidates with MA degree. The average salary of the below given job roles are as per Pay Scale and Salary Explorer. 

Job Roles Average Salary (in INR)
Journalist 3.46 LPA
Photographer 3.87 LPA
Content Writer 2.87 LPA
Translator 4.02 LPA
Radio Jockey 3 LPA
Writer  4.21 LPA
Video Jockey 3 LPA
Social Worker 2.90 LPA
Sales Associate 2.52 LPA

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  • Popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India
  • Popular Private M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India
  • Popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Specializations
  • Most Popular Courses
  • Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Colleges in India

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Popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Specializations

Following are the most popular M.A. (Master of Arts) Specializations . You can explore the top Colleges offering these Specializations by clicking the links below.

Popular Specializations

Top Ranked Colleges by Location

Following are the top ranked colleges for M.A. (Master of Arts) based on rankings published by The Week, Business Today and National Institutional Ranking Framework (MHRD).
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