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Master of Arts in History

ID: MHS2021
4 Semesters (2 yrs)
Min Qualification : Degree or equivalent

The proposed programme, Master of Arts in History is duly approved by the competent academic bodies of the university. The learners are expected to enjoy the flexibility of choice from an impressive basket of majors. The choice-based credit system deployed in the delivery of the programmes ensures the relevance of the pedagogy to the practices across the country. The programme is organised on a semester basis, and the programme has 4 semesters spread over 2 years, they need to complete all the required courses for a total of 72 credits. However, the learners can earn an additional credit of 8 credits on successful completion of 2 courses under the Cross Border Discipline over and above the approved course for the admitted Programme. Details of the courses are given below. *Discipline Core Courses (DC) are the courses offered in the chosen Major disciplines. Each course carries 4 credits. *Discipline-Specific Elective (DE) Courses are the elective courses offered from the selected discipline. Each course carries 4 credits *Ability Enhancement Compulsory Courses (AC). They are offered in the first and second semesters of the course, which are Discipline Specific (DS) and Institution Specific (IS). Each course carries 2 credits. *Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course (SC) is a mandatory course which is in the third semester. Each course carries 2 credits. *Dissertation course (DP) is a mandatory course which is in the final semester. The course carries 4 credits. *Cross Border Discipline Courses (CB) - CB courses are elective courses, non-compulsory, chosen generally from an unrelated discipline/subject. A maximum of 2 courses with 4 credits each, not exceeding 1 course per semester, is allowed.

Towards the end of the programme, learners will be able to:

evaluate the nature of the modern discipline of history and the different trends in writing history
understand how history reflects in the socio-economic and political undercurrents of the day
acquire conceptual and theoretical clarity to analyse historical processes
understand the values of democracy, secularism, humanism and scientific temper
develop critical spirit and the ability to do independent research
understand the dangers of ahistorical thought processes in our society
write competitive examinations for securing lucrative jobs in government or other public/private sectors etc.

Semester	Course type	Name of the course	Credit
S1	Discipline Core Course	History and Theory	4
	Discipline Core Course	History of Kerala up to 1800 A.D	4
	Discipline Core Course	History of Early India: Selected Themes	4
	Discipline Core Course	History of Ancient Societies	4
	Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (Discipline Specific)	An Introduction to Historical Research	2
S2	Discipline Core Course	Historical Writings in India	4
	Discipline Core Course	History of Modern Kerala; Problems and Perspectives	4
	Discipline Core Course	Society and Culture in Indian History (1200 C.E- 1800C.E)	4
	Discipline Core Course	Selected Themes in the History of Medieval World	4
	Ability Enhancement Compulsory Course (Institution Specific)	Foundational Skills for Research and Writing	2
S3	Discipline Core Course	Colonialism and Nationalism in Modern India	4
	Discipline Core Course	Social Revolutions in Modern World	4
	Discipline Specific Elective Course (Learners can choose any two)	Environmental History of India	4
		Perspectives on South Indian History
		Caste and Social Exclusion in India
		Perspectives on Human Rights
	Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course	Introduction to Local History Writing	2
S4	Discipline Core Course	Contemporary India	4
	Discipline Core Course	Contemporary World- Select Issues	4
	Discipline Specific Elective Course ( Learners can choose any one)	Maritime History of India	4
		Gender in Indian History	4
	Skill Enhancement Compulsory Course	Archival Studies	2
	Dissertation/Project work	Dissertation	4
	Cross Border (It is optional for learners who want to pursue courses in other disciplines over and above the mandatory courses for the admitted PG programme) *a maximum of 2 courses with 4 credits each not exceeding 1 per Semester.	Organisational Behaviour	4
		Romantics and Victorians	4
		കവിതയും കഥയും (Kavithayum Kadhayum)	4
		Arabic for All	4
		Beginner's Hindi	4
		Samskrutha Varthani	4
		Criminology	4
		Social Ethics	4
		General Economics	4
		Human Rights	4
		Introduction to the Constitution of India	4

Fee Components	Fee Amount
Fees for first semester (S1)
Admission fee	400
Affiliation fee	400
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	2100
Assignment fee	200
Counselling Fee	1200
TOTAL	5,270
Fees for subsequent semesters (S2 to S4)
Tuition fee
Self-Learning Material & Virtual Learning Facility Fee	2100
b) Assignment fee	200
c) Counselling Fee	1200
TOTAL	3,500