Distance Learning History Degree

Apart from the regular and full-time education mode, History courses are also available in distance mode. Notably, eligibility criteria, admission process, course curriculum, and career prospects of the History courses in regular and distance mode are same. The main difference between regular and distance History courses are in the mode of lecture delivery.

History is one of the popular courses among candidates interested to get detailed knowledge of about various aspect of the nation and world. History can be classified into three main branches such as Ancient History, Medieval History and Modern History. History involves the study of Cultural History, Art History, Economic History, Ancient History, Military History, Social History and World History. History courses are available in different mode of education. Candidates interested to pursue the course can opt the mode of education of education as per their choice. History course can be pursued either in regular mode or in distance mode. Candidates who are not able to pursue History course in regular mode or unable to attend regular classes of History can opt for distance mode of education from anywhere from their remote location. The only difference between regular and distance mode of education in History courses are in the mode of lecture delivery.

Distance History Courses

Apart from the regular and full-time education mode, History courses are also available in distance mode. Notably, eligibility criteria, admission process, course curriculum, and career prospects of the History courses in regular and distance mode are same. Here in the table given below, candidates can check the important highlights related to Distance degree in History:

Course Features	Course Details
Name of course	Distance course in History, also known as Correspondence History
Duration of the course	3 years
Course fees	Course fee typically lies below INR 1 lakh
Eligibility	Candidates must have passed Class 12 or equivalent. Candidates from all streams are eligible to apply for the distance course.
Admission process	Merit-based
What after a Distance degree?	Candidates can pursue master's degree courses, or get a job that requires an expertise in History

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Popular Distance History Courses

The table below showcase the top History courses along with the universities/colleges offering the course in Distance mode:

Name of Course	Name of College
BA (Economics, History, English)	· School of Open Learning, University of Delhi · Venkateshwara Open University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)	· Institute of Distance and Open Learning, University of Mumbai · School of Distance Education, University of Kerala
BSc (Hons) in History	· IGNOU - Indira Gandhi National Open University · NSOU - Netaji Subhas Open University · Nalanda Open University - NOU
BA in Historical Studies	· University of Madras - Institute of Distance Education

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History: Specialisations

Candidates can check the table below to know about the specialisations offered in History:

Specialisation	Specialisation Subjects	Subject Details
Generic Elective	Women in Indian History	This subject provides an in-depth analysis of the theoretical concepts of understanding gender and patriarchy and the historiography of women in ancient India. Topics like Bhramanical Patriarchy, women and property, women and work: voices from Tamilakam, Imperial Women like Razia Sultan, Nur Jahan, Jahanara and women in literary activities are also covered in this subject.
Skill Enhancement Course	Archives and Museums	This subject provides an insight into Indian Museum structures and complexities. The History of setting up archives and case studies based on the National Archives of India is also seen in this subject. New kinds of museum archives that are virtual digital, in the form of craft and media, are also covered in this subject.
Discipline-Specific Elective	Issues in World History - II	This subject provides an overview of the concepts of Colonialism and Nationalism. The social transformations after the Second World War and the Cold war, the perspectives of development and underdevelopment in globalisation, the social movements, etc., are covered in this subject.
Skill Enhancement Course	History and Tourism	This subject provides an overview of the Heritage of art and architecture in India and understanding architectures like Stupa, Sanchi, Temple architecture, Indo-Persian architecture, forts, palaces, mosques, and colonial architecture in Delhi, tourism management and the varieties in tourism, etc.

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