About Master of Arts History Teaching Scheme
Ma History at the University of Swaminarayan (with a teaching scheme) provides a deep and important understanding of historical events, institutions, cultures and philosophy in old, medieval and modern periods. The program also integrates educational education, and prepares students to become effective history teachers.
A practical, teaching -oriented approach is central to the course. Students are engaged in a text plan, class simulation, teaching practice and historical analysis exercises, which will apply their educational knowledge in real and false learning environment.
This research program opens several career paths in teaching, research, civil service, heirloom, museums and archive institutions. It supports preparations for competing exams and prepares the basis for doctoral research.
Commitment to Swaminarayan University's rich educational environment, the faculty of the expert and moral education ensures that students receive joint quality instructions with commercial development in both historical scholarship and teaching method..
Program Duration
The MA in History (with Teaching Scheme) is a two-year full-time postgraduate program divided into four semesters. The program includes core historical studies, teaching methodology papers, and optional research or internship components in the final semester. Program structure is as follows: academic and thematic grounding in the first year, specialization and teaching practicum in the second.
Curriculum
Master of Arts (MA) in History (with Teaching ) program span 2 years and may include a project or internship in the final year. Program structure is as follows.
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Exam
Subject |
Subject
Code |
Credit |
|
Sem
1 |
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PHILOSOPHY OF HISTORY AND HISTORIOGRAPHY |
HIS 401 |
4 |
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ANCIENT INDIAN HISTORY, CULTURE AND ARCHAEOLOGY- I |
HIS 402 |
4 |
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HISTORY OF INDIA (6TH CENT BC TO 6TH CEN. AD) |
HIS 403 |
4 |
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20TH CENTURY WORLD |
HIS 404 |
4 |
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INDIAN SOCIETY IN TRANSITION : 1800 A.D. TO 1920
A.D. |
HIS 405 |
4 |
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HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN INDIA |
HIS 406 |
4 |
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Exam
Subject |
Subject
Code |
Credit |
|
Sem
2 |
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|
History of India [1757-1857] |
HIS 407 |
4 |
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Social and Economic History of India [1526-1800] |
HIS 408 |
4 |
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Contemporary World |
HIS 409 |
4 |
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History of Freedom Movement in India [1858 - 1947] |
HIS 410 |
4 |
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Women in Indian History [19th – 20th
Century] (Optional) |
HIS 411 |
4 |
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Maritime India [1500 - 1800] (Optional) |
HIS 412 |
4 |
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Exam
Subject |
Subject
Code |
Credit |
|
Sem
3 |
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GUJARAT:HISTORY,CULTURE AND ARCHAEOLOGY |
HIS 501 |
4 |
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ECONOMIC HISTORY OF COLONIAL INDIA |
HIS 502 |
4 |
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HISTORY OF INDIA (from 1627 A.D. to 1856 A.D) |
HIS 503 |
4 |
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HISTORY OF INDIA
(1857 A.D. TO 1950
A.D |
HIS 504 |
4 |
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ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS OF THE WORLD |
HIS 505 |
4 |
|
HISTORY OF SUBALTERN (1800 A.D TO 1947 A.D) |
HIS 506 |
4 |
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Exam
Subject |
Subject
Code |
Credit |
|
Sem
4 |
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Research Methodology |
HIS 507 |
4 |
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Environmental History of India |
HIS 508 |
4 |
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Application of History in Tourism OR History of
South East Asia |
HIS 509 |
4 |
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Freedom Movement in Gujarat [1857-1947] |
HIS 510 |
4 |
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History of Ahmedabad |
HIS 511 |
4 |
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Project Report OR Studies in Indian Paintings and Iconography |
HIS 512 |
4 |
1. Bachelor’s degree in History or related discipline from a recognized university.
2. Minimum 50% aggregate marks in the qualifying exam (45% for SC/ST/OBC categories).
3. Graduates from other streams with a strong interest in history may also be considered.
4. Final-year undergraduate students can apply provisionally.
a) Must be medically fit as per university norms.
b) Preference given to candidates with teaching aspirations or academic experience.
c) Admission based on merit, entrance exam, or interview as per university policies.