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M.A. in History 
offered by DU SOL

  • Public/Government Institute
  • Estd. 1962

M.A. in History
 at 
DU SOL 
Overview

Develop the ability to analyze historical events from multiple perspectives, considering different interpretations and biases

Duration

24 months

Total fee

9,070

Mode of learning

Online

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Course Level

PG Degree

M.A. in History
 at 
DU SOL 
Highlights

  • Earn a degree after completion of the course
  • Get placement assistance
  • Assignments for practice
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M.A. in History
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DU SOL 
Course details

Skills you will learn
Who should do this course?

Practicing educators at various levels (such as high school, community college, or adult education) looking to deepen their subject matter expertise, pedagogical skills, and curriculum development abilities in history

Aspiring Historians

Public Historians

Cultural Heritage Professionals

What are the course deliverables?
  • Historiography and Historical Methods
  • Seminar Courses in Historical Periods or Themes
  • Research Skills and Archival Studies
  • Thesis or Research Project
  • Historical Writing and Communication
  • Professional Development and Public History
More about this course

This course equips you with a deeper understanding of the past and the ability to analyze historical events critically

The program typically builds upon a bachelor's degree in History or a related field, providing you with advanced research skills and specialized knowledge in your chosen area of focus

M.A. in History
 at 
DU SOL 
Curriculum

Semester I

History of Ancient India (up to B.C. 321)

Age of Empires (B.C 321 – 650 A.D.)

History of Andhras (from earliest times to 1070 A.D.)

History of Modern World I (till 1914

Religion in Andhra Desa

Semester II

Early Medieval India (A.D 650 – A.D. 1206)

India Under Delhi Sultanate (A.D. 1206 to A.D. 1526)

History of Andhras (from A.D. 1070 to A.D. 1650)

History of Modern World (1914 – 2000 A.D.)

History of Modern Andhra ((A.D. 1765 to A.D. 1956)

Semester III

History of India under Mughals and Marathas (A.D. 1526 to A.D. 1761)

Economic History of Modern India (A.D. 1757 to A.D.1947)

Contemporary History of India A.D. 1947 to A.D. 2010

Historical Methods

Dimensions of Tourism

Semester IV

Historiography

Social History of Modern India (1700 A.D. to 1950 A.D.)

Constitutional History of India (From A.D. 1772 to A.D. 1950

Historical Applications of Tourism

History of U.S.A (A.D. 1773 to A.D. 1945)Ed

M.A. in History
 at 
DU SOL 
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Entry Requirements

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:   What is the last date of SOL MA admission?

A: 

The School of Open Learning, University of Delhi offers a MA course covering several specialisations. The minimum duration to complete this course is two years. The maximum duration to complete the SOL MA course is four years. The application process for the PG course is expected to begin in the month of June/July.

Q:   Is DU SOL MA admission entrance based?

A: 

School of Open Learning admission to this course is merit-based only for the students of Delhi University. However, students studying outside DU need to appear for an entrance test conducted by Delhi University. For SOL MA admission, students are also required to fulfil the minimum eligibility requirement set by SOL. School of Open Learning 50% of seats will be filled by direct admission (based on the merit of graduation scores) and the remaining 50% will be filled on the basis of candidates' performance in the entrance test and personal interview, conducted by SOL. 

Q:   How to take admission to DU SOL for MA course?

A: 

Candidates seeking admission to the MA programme at SOL are required to register online on the PG admission web portal of the University of Delhi. SOL admission to this course is both merit and entrance-based. 50% seats of the total are filled by direct admission with the students of Delhi University only. The remaining 50% of the seats are filled with students who are not studying at Delhi University on the basis of their performance in the group discussion and personal interview.

Q:   What is the eligibility criteria for DU SOL MA admission?

A: 

Candidates seeking admission to the School of Open Learning, University of Delhi MA course, must have graduated with a minimum of 60% to 65% aggregate or equivalent with the relevant subject from the University of Delhi or any other recognised institute/university. For more details regarding SOL DU MA admission criteria, fees and application process, Click Here

Q:   What has been the cutoff trend for MA History offered at DU SOL?

A: 

DU SOL admission to M.A. in History is based on DUET scores followed by the release of list of merit lists. As per the cutoff 2022, DU SOL concluded the release of merit list after Round 4 Seat allotment. Tabulated below is the round-wise DU SOL cutoff 2022 for the MA History course for the General category candidates belonging to All India Quota: 

Round Cutoff 2022
171.5
2NA
359.82
471.5
571.5

 

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