Overview:

The Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in History is a full-time undergraduate 3-year course consisting of 6 semesters. The course is largely offered by numerous universities all over the country. The course is designed to help students  develop a deep understanding of historical events, trends, and actors, as well as the skills needed in order to critically assess and interpret this rich history. The course comprises huge fields of subjects such as ancient, medieval, and modern history, historiography, and methodologies in historical research.

The course concentrates on providing a balanced blend between theoretical and practical knowledge. It will be supplemented with field trips to deepen understanding by seeing history at work, whether that is visiting a historical place or archives and making history even more real. It trains the graduate with a series of analytical and research skills essential to enable him/her to pursue an academic career or work within non-academic history-related fields, including public history and heritage.

Course Curriculum

The BA .(Hons.) in History offers comprehensive coursework through which a student will be able to build a strong foundation in the overall historical studies. The modules imparted are:

1. Ancient Indian History
2. Medieval Indian History
3. Modern Indian History
4. World History: Ancient to Contemporary Periods
5. Historiography: Theories and Methods
6. History of Political Thought
7. Social and Cultural History
8. Economic History
9. History of Science and Technology
10. Historical Research Methodology

Career Opportunities:

Graduates from this course will have the knowledge and ability to pursue diverse careers within the broad categories of history and heritage. These include:

• Historian
• Archaeologist
• Museum Curator
• Archivist
• History educator/lecturer
• Researcher
• Heritage Manager
• Historical Consultant
• Cultural Resource Manager
• Public Historian
   

Employment Sectors:
A degree in B.A. (Hons.) History opens up excellent opportunities in a wide variety of sectors and industries, including:

1. Government Agencies
2. Museums and cultural institutions
3. Academic and Research Organizations
4. Publishing houses—History books and journals
5. Media and Journalism—Historical Documentaries
6. NGOs
7. Heritage and Conservation
8. Tourism and travel industry—cultural and historical tours
9. International Development Organizations
    

The salary at the starting level for B.A. (Hons.) in History ranges normally from Rs. 20,000 to Rs. 50,000 per month, depending on previous work experience, the nature of the job, and the industry.