MA History Syllabus & Subjects 2025

MA History syllabus includes four semesters, which are further divided into two semesters every year. In this course the student will get to learn about MA History subjects such as Ancient and Medieval India, Modern India, History of the World , about the Politics and Government of India, Literature, Economic History and all the  Current International Relations Issues. To get enrolled into this one must have a Bachelor's degree in History or from any other related subject. 

MA in History is a two-year postgraduate programme. This MA History course is intended for individuals who have completed their undergraduate studies in History and wish to continue in this field.  Students pursuing a Master of Arts in History will learn about all of the world's most significant historical events. 

MA History admissions can be based on merit basis or entrance exams as some colleges and universities hold entrance exams for admission into this course. By completing MA History  successfully one can get into various fields of work. The graduate can work in a Museum, as a Historian, Archivist, Archaeologist, and even get into the field of research related to this course. 

• About the Course : MA History is a two year postgraduate degree course where students will get to learn all about the historical events which took place all over the world. MA History syllabus is very beneficial for students who want to pursue a career in this field of work as Archaeologists, Archivists , Researchers or even as Curators of museums. 
• Eligibility Criteria :  To get enrolled into MA History course, one must have a bachelor’s degree in history or any other related course with a minimum grade of 50% . MA History admission can be merit based or the candidate has to give the entrance exams of the college or university he/she wants to pursue the course from. 
• Course Fee :  The MA History course fee ranges from INR 10,000 to INR 40,000. 
• Job Profiles :  The graduates of MA History can get jobs as  archaeologists, archivists, auctioneers, research assistants, historians, teachers, etc.
• Salary :   The average salary package received by the graduates of MA History is INR 3,75,000 LPA. 

The yearwise MA History syllabus and subjects are listed below for students to get a better understanding of the course. 

MA History First Year Syllabus: 

MA History syllabus and subjects for first year are:

• Social And Cultural History Of India from A.D 1526 till A.D 2000
• Social And Cultural History Of Tamil Nadu From Sangam Age To A.D 1565
• Modern World 1800 - 1920 A.D.
• Contemporary World 1920- 200 A.D
• Historiography
• Modern Chhattisgarh 
• Evolution of Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India
• Evolution of Ideas and Institutions in Medieval India

MA History Second Year Syllabus: 

MA History syllabus and subjects for second year are:

• History of World Civilizations (excluding India)- Ancient Period 
• History of World Civilizations (excluding India) Medieval and Modern Period 
• Colonialism and Nationalism in Modern India
• India's Foreign Policy – Since A.D 1947
• Society and Culture of Medieval India (c.1200 to 1540)
• Political and Administrative History of Modern India (1858 - 1964)
• Economic History of Medieval India (1200-1540) 
• Economical, Social, and Cultural History of Modern India (1858 - 1964)
• Indian Polity and Economy in the Sultanate Period  (1200 - 1526 A.D.)
• Economic History of Modern India till 1947-II
• Society and Culture in the Sultanate Period (1200 - 1526 A.D.)

The semester wise MA History subjects are listed below for the students to get an idea of what they will be studying during the duration of this course. 

The core subjects of the course of MA History are : 

• Social And Cultural History Of India up to  A.D 1526
• Social And Cultural History Of Tamil Nadu From Sangam Age To A.D 1565
• India's Foreign Policy – Since A.D 1947
• Historiography
• Modern World 1800- 1920
• Ancient and Medieval Chhattisgarh
• Contemporary World 1920 - 2000 A.D.
• History of Medieval India (1526-1605)
• Nationalist Movement (1885-1919)
• Evolution of Ideas and Institutions in Ancient India
• Evolution of Ideas and Institutions in Medieval India
• History of Medieval India (1605-1707)
• Nationalist Movement (1920-1947)
• Modern World-II 

The elective subjects help the students to learn various skills in the many fields related to this subject. Here are the elective subjects of MA History course : 

• Intellectual History Of India
• Economic History Of India 1526 -1947 AD
• Archives Keeping
• India Geography
•  History Of The Subaltern People
• Economic History Of Modern India
• Fundamentals of National Security
• Indian Constitution and Administrative Theory
• Tourism Theory
• Central and Provincial Administrative System of India
• Tourism Theory and Principles in References of History

The two categories that make up the course structure of MA History are the core subjects and elective subjects. This is what the course structure of MA History looks like :

• IV Semesters 
• Core Subjects 
• Elective Subjects 
• Research and Thesis 
• Projects and Assignments 

The MA History syllabus and subjects use a lot of different teaching methodologies so that students can properly understand all the aspects of this course being taught to them in the seminars or lectures. The methods of teaching used by the professors of this course are very helpful for the students. 

• Live Demo Sessions
• The emphasis of Practical and Theoretical Learning
• Guest Lectures, Seminars, and Workshop
• Group Assignment and Discussion
• Learning through Site Visits
• Research & Development

Throughout the MA History course , the students are given various projects on the topics like gender equality, the feminist movement , cultural history and educational advancements. Some of the most common and most assigned MA History projects are : 

• The Third Wave Feminism , Role of Feminism in Modern India 
• New Religious Movements in India 
• The Mughal Empire and its Economic Context 
• Casteism and Hierarchy in India : The Implications of British Raj 

Here are some best MA History books that the students can study from while pursuing the MA History course: 

• Ordinary and Partial Differential Equations  by M D Raisinghania
• Essentials Of Educational Psychology by S.K. Mangal
• History of English Literature by Edward Albert
• Adhunik Bharat Ka Itihas by Bipan Chandra
• Integral Equations And Boundary Value Problems by Dr. M. D. Raisinghania
• History of the World by Arjun Dev 
• Modern India by Sumit Sarkar 
• India’s Struggle for Independence by Bipan Chandra
• A History of Modern Europe by John Merriman
• Book on Russian History by Karuna Kaushik
• A History of Ancient and Early Medieval India: From the Stone Age to the 12th Century by Upinder Singh