M.A Archaeology

Students who wish to study about history, culture and wish to explore the past through artifacts and physical remains, should go for the MA Archaeology degree as it can open up many professional job opportunities. A career in an MA Archaeology field can be both, desk-work and field-work and hence, bound to be exciting and providing flexibility. Your career prospects will expand if you choose to pursue an MA degree. You will meet and network among like-minded people in your MA Archaeology degree, which may open up different horizons for your career. 

Given below are some colleges that offer good placement packages to students and graduates of MA Archaeology course:MA Archaeology CollegesAverage Salary (in INR)Punyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University14.86 LPACalcutta University9.2 LPABanaras Hindu University8 LPADr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi, Karampura7.5 LPATumkur University7.2 LPAAcharya Nagarjuna University6.5 LPAVisva Bharati University6 LPASt. Xavier's College, Mumbai5.5 LPAHemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University [HNBGU]5.2 LPADr. Harisingh Gour Vishwavidyalaya5.11 LPAPanjab University5 LPASambalpur University4.85 LPAYogi Vemana University4.38 LPA

Given below are some colleges that offer MA Archaeology course with an affordable fee structure:MA Archaeology CollegesAverage Fees (in INR)Utkal University of Culture - UUC Odisha1.2 KCentral University of Haryana2 KCalcutta University2.4 KVisva Bharati University2.4 KHemvati Nandan Bahuguna Garhwal University2.4 KRanchi University3 KUniversity of Madras3 K - 68 KPunyashlok Ahilyadevi Holkar Solapur University3 KKerala University3.36 KNorth Eastern Hill University, Shillong3.36 KPRSU - Pandit Ravishankar Shukla University3.52 KRashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University3.65 KNagaland University - Kohima Campus4.64 K

MA Archaeology course is usually provided in regular or classroom mode by most colleges in India. This is because the coursework of MA Archaeology course involves field work and hands-on-learning. This is a significant part of the course that is essential if you wish to pursue a career in the same field. In a distance MA Archaeology course there is no scope for fieldwork. Therefore many candidates prefer to pursue this course in regular mode rather than distance or correspondence mode.

MA Archeology course is usually offered in regular mode by most colleges in India. Please note that the fee structure of these colleges may vary depending on the college policies. Do check if the college you wish to pursue this course is recognised by UGC.But the colleges mentioned below offer the course in distance or correspondence mode:MA Archaeology Distance/ Correspondence CollegeMA Archaeology Distance/ Correspondence College Fees (in INR)Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University18, 000Sri Sai Correspondence College-

No, there is no age limit to pursue MA Archaeology course, so you can pursue this course at any age. The colleges and entrance exam conducting bodies do not prescribe any minimum or maximum age limit for you to pursue MA Archeology course. Some colleges especially private colleges may have their own eligibility rules. So, it is better if you check the individual college's eligibility criteria before applying. Make sure that you satisfy other eligibility parameters such as academic qualifications and marks criteria

To pursue MA Archaeology course you should have completed graduation in any field. Some colleges may give preference to candidates who have completed BA Archaeology, BA History or related courses. Make sure that you have scored at least 50 aggregate marks in graduation. Your marks in previous academic qualifications such as Class 10 and Class 12 may also be considered by some colleges for shorlisting purpose. Also ensure that you have studied from an institute that is recognised by UGC

If you are interested in the field of Archaeology and wish to pursue a career in this field then you can pursue MA Archaeology course. This course may involve field work. So if you and are ready for field related jobs then you can pursue this course. In some jobs related to this field professionals are expected to use technical tools and equipment. So you should be a person who is interested in history and also have a scientific temperament.

MA Archaeology is a postgraduate level course that you can pursue after graduation in Archaeology or any other subject. Just like any other master's level course the duration of MA Archaeology course is 2 years. The curriculum is divided into 4 semesters. The course work involves theoritical subjects, fieldwork and project. There are limited niche jobs related to this field of study and are mostly available in the government sector. To pursue these jobs one has to qualify for competitive exams. You can apply for private jobs in the positions where all graduates can apply for.

MA History and Archaeology, also known as Master of Arts in History and Archaeology, is a postgraduate History degree programme. It is the study of recently documented times through material culture and literature. Students who have done their Bachelor of Arts degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university can apply for this course. They also need to have a minimum of 50% aggregate in their Bachelor's degree.