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Himanshi Pandey

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At its Bannerghatta Road Campus, Christ University offers a full-time BA (Hons) in Liberal Arts. The course duration is four years, which is further divided into eight semesters. The subjects included in the curriculum depend on the specialisations/ tracks selected by the students pursuing a BA (Hons) in Liberal Arts. There are seven discipline specialisation options, including Psychology, Economics, Business & Management, etc. It also includes Incubation and Capstone projects. Students have to secure a total of 169 credits to complete the BA (Hons) course.

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Atul Arora

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MA course duration in History is a two-year programme that covers world history, Indian history, aspects of Ancient India, Modern India, Indian government and politics, and Indian government and politics. The course presents a comprehensive grasp of human nature as seen via their activities across time.

Furthermore, MA subject list for History include History of World Civilisations, Colonialism and Nationalism in Modern India, Historiography, the History of World Civilizations, International Relations, and Current Indian History, among others. 

MA History Syllabus and Subjects

Principles of History

Major Currents in Historical Thought

Contemporary World

Indian National Movement (1905-1947)

Ecology & Environment in History

Environmental Crisis and World Religions

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Ishita Uniyal

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The MA course duration in Political Science curriculum is organised into four semesters. MA subject list of Political Science covers topics like political theory, critical analysis, philosophy, and ethics, as well as a wide range of electives such as Themes in Citizenship, The Modern State in Comparative Perspective, Critical Traditions in Political Theory, and so on.

MA Political Science Syllabus and Subjects

Modern Indian Political Thought

Politics of Developing Countries

International Relations-Theory and Practice

Western Political Thought

Indian Politics-Major Issues and Debates

Contemporary Political Theory

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Lalit Rastogi

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The MA Economics course duration and curriculum lasts two years and four semesters. The MA subject list for Economics consists of basic and elective subjects which explains surrounding concepts of Economics. The goal of MA subject list for Economics is to prepare students for careers in banking, financial management, financial consulting, trading, stockbroking, teaching, and other fields.

MA Economics Syllabus and Subjects

Microeconomics

Economics of Growth

Monetary Economics and Economics of Industry

Public Economics

International Trade

Issues in the Indian Economy

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Mohit Datta

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Master of Arts (MA) syllabus and subjects teach classroom learners through theory and practical lectures, internships, research projects, and assignments, among others. The MA programme is a diversified programme that includes core MA subjects required in each specialisation and several elective courses from which students can choose.

MA course duration English is a two-year postgraduate degree that focuses on the study of English Literature and Language throughout the world. The MA English programme provides students with the ability to pursue advanced literature research as well as promising employment options. Based on the curriculum

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Rashmi Srivastava

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Although IITs are renowned for BTech and M.Tech courses, the institutes have recently started offering quality education in MA courses too. MA from IIT has quickly become a popular choice among the students. The minimum eligibility criteria for IIT MA is a bachelor's degree in any discipline after a 10+2 from a recognised board, and a minimum aggregate of 55% or more.

As of now, out of 23, 5 IITs are offering Master of Arts (MA) courses as postgraduate or dual degree programs. The details of the colleges are mentioned below:

IITs offering MA Courses

MA Courses in IIT

MA IIT Tuition Fee (INR)

IIT Madras

MA Program in Development Studies and English Studies 

20,000

IIT Bombay

MA-PhD in Philosophy

8 Lakh

IIT Guwahati

MA in Development Studies

1.1 Lakh

IIT Gandhinagar

MA in Society and Culture

98,000

IIT Mandi

MA in Development Studies

40,000

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Shikha Arora

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Apart from the above-mentioned courses, many colleges also offer MA degree under various streams like Design, Mass Communication, Hospitality, etc.

In an MA programme with specialization, there would be core and elective subjects related to the specialization. The MA degree course syllabus is designed by experts to enhance the knowledge and valuable skills of the candidates. The important subjects included in the syllabus and subject lists of different MA courses are tabulated below:

MA Degree Specializations

MA Programme Details

Language (French, English, German, Spanish, Hindi, Chinese/ Mandarin, Greek, Japanese and Latin)

The Master of Arts in a Language is a 2-year undergraduate programme. This course focuses on the in-depth study of Literature that has been written or translated into that language.

MA Political Science

MA Political Science Programme, sometimes known as Master of Arts in Political Science, is a two-year undergraduate degree programme. The course covers both national and international political systems. 

MA Psychology

A Master of Arts degree in psychology is an undergraduate programme that studies human behaviour and mental processes. An MA in Psychology programme lasts three years and is divided into four semesters.

MA Philosophy

MA Philosophy Programme, often known as Master of Arts in Philosophy, is a two-year undergraduate degree programme that consists of two semesters every year. Various universities and colleges in India offer the programme. 

MA Sociology

MA (Sociology), often known as Master of Arts in Sociology, is an undergraduate sociology programme. Sociology is the study of social relations, stratification of society, social interaction, culture, and other topics. 

MA Economics

MA in Economics Programme, often known as Master of Arts in Economics, is a two-year Undergraduate degree programme taken by students who want to work in Banking and Finance or other large corporate businesses.

MA Geography 

MA Geography courses are a two-year undergraduate degree. Geography is the study of the physical form and environment of the Earth and its impact on humans and civilizations. 

MA History

MA History Programme is a two-year programme that studies the evolution of human civilization from ancient times to the present.  

MA Communication Studies

Master of Arts (MA) in Media Studies Programme is a two-year undergraduate degree. The MA programme is designed to provide knowledge in journalism and production, with a focus on media and associated topics.

MA Archaeology

Archaeology courses teach about the human past, cultures, and historical significance through numerous historical locations, artefacts, excavation, discoveries, and data interpretation to develop a theory.  

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Nikita Chauhan

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Master of Arts (MA) courses duration is two years and it is available in different specializations including Political Science, English, Hindi, Economics, History etc. Students usually take up the teaching line after attaining this postgraduate degree. Students can also pursue a doctoral degree after completing their MA course from a certified university of India. 

The following table shows the list of some of the main MA Subjects which can be pursued after graduation degree.

MA Courses Subject List

MA History

MA Political Science

MA Geography

MA Economics

MA Psychology

Communication Studies

MA Philosophy

MA Archaeology

MA Sociology

Religious Studies

MA English

MA6 Hindi

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