Bachelor of Arts in History is a 3-years graduation program in history with six semesters. The subject matter of history is the evolution of human civilization and also the in-depth knowledge of the world. The course will help the students to know about the historical events in India as well as across the world.
- The students who wish to apply for the B.A. History should possess the skills like critical reasoning, analytical skills and research ability.
- After completing the B.A. History, the students have many academics as well as career opportunities in the field of History.
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Highlights of the Course
| Course Level | Undergraduate |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Examination Type | Semester System |
| Eligibility | 10+2 in any stream |
| Employment Areas | UPSC JobsResearch CentresPreservation Departments JournalismHistorical ParksMuseums |
| Job Types | Content Writer, Administrative Assistant, Marketing Executive, Executive Assistant, HR Manager, |
Type of the Course
B.A. History is a graduation program in History.
Duration of the Course
Duration of the course is 3-years with six semesters.
Eligibility of the Course
- The students should pass the 10+2 examination in any stream with an aggregate mark of 45% from any recognised institutions.
- Some colleges or universities may conduct entrance examination and personal interviews for the admission purpose.
Syllabus of the Course
| Semester | Subject |
| Semester I | Language English History of India up to 1206 AD History of India from 1206 AD to 1707 AD (to choose 1 out of 4) Outlines of Political Theory I Studies on States and Governments I Principles of Public Administration I Principles of Sociology I Environmental Studies |
| Semester II | English Language History of India from A.D. 1707-A.D. 1885 History of India from A.D. 1885-A.D. 2001 (to choose 1 out of 4) Outlines of Political Theory II Studies on States and Governments II Principles of Public Administration II Principles of Sociology II Value Education |
| Semester III | English Language History of Tamil Nadu up to A.D. 1336 History of Tamil Nadu A.D. 1336-A.D. 1806 (to choose 1 out of 4) Indian Economy I Media Studies I 3.Tourism I Basics of Information Technology I Cultural Heritage of Tamil Nadu (to choose 1 out of 2) An Introduction to Museology Fundamentals of Defence and Strategic Studies |
| Semester IV | Language English History of Tamil Nadu from AD 1806-A.D. 2001 History of Modern Asia AD 1900-A.D. 2000 (excluding India, China, Japan and West Asia) (to choose 1 out of 4) Tourism II Indian Economy II Media Studies II Basics of Information Technology II Human Rights Education (to choose 1 out of 2) Fundamentals of National Security A Study of Numismatics with Special Reference to Tamil Nadu |
| Semester V | History of Europe from A.D. 1453-A.D. 1789 History of USA from A.D. 1861-A.D. 1932 History of China from A.D. 1900-A.D.1990 (to choose 1 out of 2) History of the Arabs from AD 570-AD 750 History of Russia From Early times to A.D. 1917 |
| Semester VI | History of Europe from AD 1789-AD 1919 History of USA from AD 1932-AD 2000 History of Japan from A.D. 1853-A.D. 1990 (to choose 1 out of 2) History of Science and Technology in India up to 1900 AD Dravidian Movement in Tamil Nadu I (up to 1947) (to choose 1 out of 2) History of Science and Technology from 1900-Present Day Dravidian Movement in Tamil Nadu I (AD 1947-2000 AD) Growth of Panchayat institutions in Tamil Nadu |
Career Prospects of B.A. History
The students who are interested in the in-depth study of history can go for higher studies like
- M.A. (History)
- M.Phil. (History)
- PhD (History)
There are many employment opportunities for graduates in History. The main employment areas are:
- Historical Parks
- Archaeology & Archives
- UPSC Jobs
- Journalism
- Survey Offices
- Museums
- Radio Channels
- Research Centres
- Preservation Departments
Job Types
- Curator & Guide
- Librarian & Library Systems Analyst
- Historian
- Writer/Editor
- Research Assistant
- Online Search Specialist
- Teacher