Department of Arts
Master of Arts — History (M.A.)
- Degree
- M.A.
- Duration
- 2 Years
- Medium
- Marathi & English medium
Available subjects / majors
Ancient Indian History
Medieval Indian History
Modern Indian History
World History
Maharashtra History
Historiography
Research Methodology
Dissertation
The M.A. in History is a two-year postgraduate programme in Marathi and English medium, affiliated to Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University. The curriculum spans ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, Maharashtra history, world history, and historiography, with emphasis on source analysis and research methodology.
Dissertation work in the second year trains students in archival research, critical reading of primary sources, and academic writing — essential skills for both scholarly and professional careers.
Career outcomes
- Teaching & Academia — lecturer after SET/NET; PhD and further research.
- Civil Services — Indian History is a popular optional in UPSC Mains.
- Archaeology & Heritage Management — ASI and state archaeology departments.
- Museum Curation & Archival Services — national and state archives, museums.
- Journalism — cultural and historical writing, heritage reporting.