Master of Arts in History is a two-year postgraduate course that is designed to provide students with increased knowledge of history, events, cultures and developments. This course looks at history from the ancient period, the medieval period, the modern period, methods of historical inquiry, and the development of societies, politics, and economies. Students develop important analytical disposition and learn how to research and analyze historical texts; they learn to teach, work in government and heritage organizations, etc.

In this program, students learn history from prehistoric to modern history and also learn different types of history and approaches to doing history. It is based on seminars, case, research and field studies and internships through which students learn to interpret history, facts and findings.

Students in the Master of Arts in History focus on:

• Ancient Indian History
• A Brief History of Medieval and Modern India
• World History
• Economic History
• Social and Cultural History
• Political History
• Historical Research Methodology
• History Writings and History Writing
• Gender and Society in Historical Perspective
• Indian National Movement
• Oral History and Community Studies

This program is under the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences and has subfields in Archaeology and Heritage Studies and the curriculum also includes the courses which permit students to focus on the certain historical periods or geographic areas further studies or career specialized in history.

Job Profiles and Salaries

Below are some job profiles with average salaries for MA (History) graduates:

• History Teacher  

It teaches history in schools or colleges communicates with learners effectively and uses creative methods to develop their historical thinking and knowledge.  

Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

• Archivist 

It serves to gain and protect records, documents and articles that are historical significance and properly stored and well managed for future use and for researchers.  

Salary: ₹3 – ₹7 lakhs per annum

• Museum Curator  

It is responsible for the museum collection, coordinating exhibitions and educating the public in matters to do with culture and history, the curator bears the responsibility of conserving history in as much as it is presented to the public.  

Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

• Historian

It is responsible for focusing on historical topics or branches and presents research data in books and peer-reviewed journals in order to promote people’s and academics’ awareness of certain historical periods and subjects.  

Salary: ₹4 – ₹8 lakhs per annum

• Research Associate – History  

It helps to gather and process data on history and provide support in the form of documentation to elaborate reports and publications within the academic or governmental projects.  

Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

• Civil Services/Administrator  

It offers history knowledge to help in governmental services, in decision-making processes, in historical resource management and in administrative positions in which historical knowledge is useful.  

Salary: ₹4 – ₹9 lakhs per annum

• Public Relations Officer  

The role of Public Relations Officer is to covers publicity tasks for cultural organizations and arrangements of occasions and press releases for cultural organization to reach out to their target public.  

Salary: ₹5 – ₹9 lakhs per annum

• Heritage Manager  

 It serves as a government, non-governmental organization or private body that facilitates the conservation of historical sites through overseeing conservation activities, public sensitization as well as fund raising.  

Salary: ₹3 – ₹6 lakhs per annum

After Master of Arts in History:

1. Master’s Degree in Related Fields

• Master of Library and Information Science  
• Master of Archaeology  
• Master of Public Administration  

2. M.Phil in History 

• M.Phil in History  
• M.Phil in Cultural Studies  

3. Ph.D. in Related Fields 

• Ph.D. in History  
• Ph.D. in Archaeology  

4. PG Diploma in Related Fields  

• PG Diploma in Heritage Conservation  
• PG Diploma in Museum Studies  
• PG Diploma in Archaeology  

5. Certificate Courses  

• Certificate in Archival Science  
• Certificate in Heritage Management  
• Certificate in Historical Documentation  

Top Hiring Organizations 

• Archaeological Survey of India  
• National Museum  
• Indian Council of Historical Research  
• Ministry of Culture  
• Ministry of Tourism  
• Jawaharlal Nehru University  
• University of Delhi  
• National Archives of India  
• State and Central Museums  
• Educational Institutions  
• NGOs (working in heritage preservation)  
• UNESCO  
• INTACH (Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage)  
• The Times Group  
• National Geographic Society  

FAQs:  

Q: What are the job profiles in the Master of Arts in History course? 

• History Teacher  
• Archivist  
• Museum Curator  
• Historian  
• Civil Services/Administrator  
• Public Relations Officer  
• Research Associate (History)  
• Heritage Manager  

Q: Are there any scopes for higher studies after completing the Master of Arts in History? 

 A: Yes, students can pursue higher studies, including a Ph.D., M.Phil, or specialized PG-Diplomas in fields like Heritage Conservation, Museum Studies, or Archaeology.