About the Course
BA History, often known as Bachelor of Arts in History, is a three-year undergraduate degree programme that teaches students about the evolution of human civilization from prehistoric times to the present.
Students in the BA History programme learn about critical historical events globally and in India.
A history graduate possesses more than just an understanding of culture and society by the end of a The BA History course also helps students grasp the variables that drive the development of civilization, such as power, religion, economy, culture, and so on.
The BA History degree also focuses on teaching applicants the fundamental and advanced lessons of history. BA History offers the investigation, analysis, qualitative, and quantitative reasoning skills essential for a solid foundation in the Liberal Arts.
BA History requires a minimum of a 12th grade from any recognized board in any stream.
Eligibility
- Students must have completed 10+2 in any subject from a recognized board.
- They must obtain 50% or higher in aggregate marks at the qualifying level.
- Some universities may also require candidates to have studied History in their 10+2 year.
Required Skillsets
People looking for professions in education or design will benefit from the BA History course. Furthermore, it opens up a wide range of job prospects for those interested in art and history. The following are some of the competencies required of BA History graduates:
Analytical Skills, Communication skills, Creativity, Time management, Aptitude, Numeracy
Curriculum
- First Year
History of India-I, History of India-II, Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World, Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World, Concurrent – Qualifying Language, Concurrent – Credit Language
- Second Year
History of India-III (c. 750-1206), History of India-IV (c. 1206-1550), Rise of Modern West-I, Rise of Modern West-II,
- Third Year
History of India-V (c. 1550-1605), History of India-VII (c. 1605-1750), History of India-VI (c. 1750-1857), History of India-VIII (c. 1857-1950), History of China & Japan – I (c. 1840-1949), History of China & Japan – II (c. 1840-1949), History of Modern Europe I (c. 1780-1939), History of Modern Europe –II (1780-1939)
Job Profiles
Students with a BA in History can work in a variety of historical professions, such as archaeology, history, and teaching. The following are some of the top historical job options:
- Archeologist
- Museology
- Museum Curators
- Archivists
- Historians
- Teachers
Top Institutes
- Lady Shriram College for Women (Delhi)
- Mount Carmel College (Bangalore)
- Christ University (Bangalore)
- Loyola College (Chennai)
- Ramjas College (Delhi)
- Fergusson College (Pune)
- Stella Maris College (Chennai)
- St. Xavier’s College (Ahmedabad)
- Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce (Pune)
- St. Joseph’s College (Bangalore)
- Jai Hind College (Mumbai)
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