Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in History
- ID: BHS24H
- 8 Semesters (4 yrs)
- Min Qualification : +2 or equivalent
- Gain a foundational understanding of major historical developments and processes
- Analyse and evaluate diverse historiographical trends
- Develop competence in critiquing books and articles
- Ability to classify various types of historical data
- Proficiency in accessing and utilising online resources for learning and research
- Participate actively in seminars, fieldwork, and site surveys
- Awareness of global social and historical formations
- Understand evolving trends in history, including gender, eco-history, oral history, and local history
- Evaluate the significance of contemporary global developments through a historical lens
- Engage in academic debates and discussions confidently
- Build a knowledge base suitable for success in competitive exams and careers
- Develop foundational skills for pursuing post-graduate education and research in History and related social science disciplines
- Foster an independent worldview
| Semester | Course type | Name of the course | Credit |
| S1 | Major Discipline Core Course | Ancient Civilizations | 6 |
| Minor Discipline Course | Indian Political System and Democracy | 6 | |
| Ability Enhancement Course | English for Communication | 4 | |
| Multi-Disciplinary Course (Learners can choose any one) | Historical Tourism | 4 | |
| Computer System and Internet Technologies | 4 | ||
| Legal Literacy | 4 | ||
| S2 | Major Discipline Core Course | History of India-I (From Pre-history to the 7th century CE) | 6 |
| Minor Discipline Course | General Economics | 6 | |
| Ability Enhancement Course | Reading and Writing English | 4 | |
| Multi-Disciplinary Course (Learners can choose any one) | Criminology | 4 | |
| Machine Learning for all | 4 | ||
| Digital Marketing | 4 | ||
| S3 | Major Discipline Core Course | History of Kerala-I (Pre-modern Phase) | 6 |
| Ability Enhancement Course (MIL) (Learners can choose any | Rozmara Hindi | 4 | |
| Vyavaharika Samskrutham | 4 | ||
| Communication In Arabic | 4 | ||
| Prayogikamalayalam | 4 | ||
| Value Added Course (Learners can choose any one) | Financial Literacy | 2 | |
| Technology & Society | 2 | ||
| Mahatma Gandhi | 2 | ||
| Development & Democracy | 2 | ||
| Skill Enhancement Course (Learners can choose any one) | Data Analytics | 4 | |
| Python for All | 4 | ||
| Humanism & Logic | 4 | ||
| MOOC Course - I | 4 | ||
| Multi-Disciplinary Course (Learners can choose any one) | Information Security | 4 | |
| Social Ethics | 4 | ||
| Banking and Insurance | 4 | ||
| S4 | Major Discipline Core Course | Medieval Societies | 6 |
| Major Discipline Specific Elective (Learners can choose any one) | Situating Independent India | 6 | |
| Contemporary World | 6 | ||
| Ability Enhancement Course (MIL II) (Learners can choose any | Hindi Gadya Sahitya Aur Samrachana | 4 | |
| Gadyam Natakam Cha | 4 | ||
| Functional Arabic | 4 | ||
| Malayalasahithyam: Kavita-Kadha-Upanyasam-Novel | 4 | ||
| Value Added Course | Indian Knowledge System | 2 | |
| Value Added Course | Environment, Climate Change and Sustainable Development | 2 | |
| Skill Enhancement Course (Learners can choose any one) | Introduction to Local History Writing | 4 | |
| MOOC Course - II | 4 | ||
| S5 | Major Discipline Core Course | History of India- II (From 10th to 18th Century CE) | 6 |
| Major Discipline Core Course | Making of Modern Kerala | 6 | |
| Major Discipline Specific Elective (Learners can choose any one) | Gender in Indian History | 6 | |
| Caste and Social Exclusion | 6 | ||
| Minor Discipline Course | Understanding Political System | 6 | |
| S6 | Major Discipline Core Course | History of India-III (Making of Indian Nation) | 6 |
| Major Discipline Core Course | Emergence of the Modern World | 6 | |
| Major Discipline Specific Elective (Learners can choose any one) | Trends in Historical Thought and Writing | 6 | |
| Kerala Renaissance: Problems & Perspectives | 6 | ||
| Minor Discipline Course | History of Economic Doctrines | 6 | |
| S7 | Advanced Discipline Specific Course | History and Theory | 6 |
| Advanced Discipline Specific Course | Colonialism and Nationalism in Modern India | 6 | |
| Internship or Project | Internship (Vocational/Skill Engagement/Community Engagement) or Project | 6 | |
| Foundational Skills for Research & Writing | Foundational Skills for Research and Writing | 4 | |
| S8 | Advanced Discipline Specific Course | History of Modern Kerala: Problems and Perspectives | 6 |
| Research Methods / Discipline Specific Course (Learners can choose any one) | Research Methods in History | 4 | |
| Historical Writings in India | 4 | ||
| Additional Major Discipline Specific Course | Society and Culture in Indian History (1200 CE-1800 CE) | 6 | |
| Social Revolutions in Modern India | 6 |
| Fee Components | Fee Amount |
| Fees for first semester (S1) | |
| Admission fee | 350 |
| Affiliation fee | 350 |
| Matriculation fee | 120 |
| Eligibility fee | 250 |
| Identity Card Fee | 100 |
| Arts & Sports Activities Fees | 200 |
| Student Welfare Fund | 300 |
| Tuition fee | |
| 1. Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee | 1900 |
| 2. Assignment fee | 160 |
| 3. Counselling Fee | 800 |
| TOTAL | 4,530 |
| Fees for subsequent semesters (S2 to S6) | |
| Tuition fee | |
| Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee | 1900 |
| b) Assignment fee | 160 |
| c) Counselling Fee | 800 |
| TOTAL | 2,860 |