Humanities & Social Sciences

The University of Chester offers 21 M.A courses in many fields for international students to opt from. The duration of these courses is for 1 – 2 years with a tuition fee of INR 12 L – 20 L. The most popular M.A course among students are-

• Language, Cultures and Translation
• Social Work
• MSc Policing, Law Enforcement and Security
• MRes Arts and Media
• Gender Studies

A PhD is not allowed, as only taught master's courses qualify. An MBA is allowed, but the Chevening Scholarship pays only up to GBP 22,000 of its fee.

Yes, LPU offers programs in International Culinary Arts through its School of Hotel Management and Tourism. The course focuses on global cuisines, bakery and confectionery, food production, kitchen management, nutrition, and hospitality operations with extensive practical training. Students learn in modern training kitchens and gain exposure through internships, industry workshops, and hotel collaborations. The programme is ideal for students who want careers as chefs, culinary entrepreneurs, food stylists, or hospitality professionals with international opportunities.

The current LPU programme listings do not show an M.A. in English as a regular postgraduate programme. The university does offer English and literature related learning, but for a specific M.A. English degree, the latest programme list should be checked before making a decision. If the main interest is English literature, language, teaching or communication, related postgraduate options may also be worth comparing. 

Yes, some universities offer psychology programmes without CUET, but the exact admission route depends on the course and university. For example, LPU has its own admission route and considers its entrance test for eligible programmes, while CUET may also be accepted for certain courses. So, if CUET was not taken, universities with their own eligibility or entrance process can still be considered. 

If the main concern is affordable PhD fees, it is better to compare UGC-recognised universities on total semester cost, research facilities and scholarship options rather than fee alone. LPU is UGC recognised and its current PhD fee is listed at INR50,000 per semester for several disciplines. Scholarships are also available for candidates with UGC-NET/CSIR-NET, GATE, GPAT or qualifying research outcomes, which can reduce the overall cost. 

For BA Philosophy, admission availability can change between universities and academic sessions, so the current course list should be checked before applying. LPU offers BA and BA (Hons.) options in Humanities, with subjects and combinations depending on the current academic structure. The programme includes a mix of core learning and practical activities, which can help students build skills useful for higher studies, teaching, research and other career paths.

MA in History means Master of Arts in History. It is a postgraduate degree that focuses on the study of past events, societies, cultures, political developments and major changes across different periods. The course usually involves subjects such as ancient, medieval and modern history, historiography, research methods and regional or world history. At LPU, the programme can also help students build research, writing and analytical skills through academic work. These skills can be useful for careers in teaching, research, civil services preparation, museums, archives, publishing and other history related fields.

There is no single best country for an MA in English Literature because it depends on the area of literature and career plans. The UK, USA, Canada and Australia are popular choices for strong literature studies and wider academic exposure. In India, LPU is also worth considering because its MA English curriculum covers literature along with creative writing, research and modern communication skills. Workshops, seminars and practical learning can also help connect literary studies with careers in teaching, publishing, media and content work.