BA, a branch of Undergraduate which is often underestimated. And why not? People get more lured to the attractive Packages of 12 LPA of Btech guys. But this BA UG course if done with proper care, skills and interests are able to do miracles and money will automatically follow you.
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In this article, we are going to focus on one of the most Solid branches of BA i.e., BA in History. Now in a country like India, the general public doesn't have this course in high regard. The reason is simply that they are unaware.
BA History is not limited to only digging the ground in archeology or preparing for government jobs. It's much more than that. We will discuss the scope, eligibility, average fee structure, top colleges, and everything else you need to know for pursuing this course.
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Let's take a glimpse at the basic points of this course -
Core Courses:
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Let's take a glimpse at the basic points of this course -
- BA History - Bachelor of Arts in History
- Duration - 3 Years ( But according to New Education Policy, UG courses are going to be of 4 years soon with an option to drop out at any year with a diploma certificate. For complete details on the NEP 2020 and how it will affect this course - Check out this link.)
- Eligibility - 12th pass out from any board. ( Yet the entrance criteria is different for different colleges. You have a merit-based entry in colleges of DU while entrance test entry in few other colleges.)
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What is the Syllabus of History BA (Hons.) Course?
The general syllabus for History is generally the same for all the Colleges. The syllabus of
History ( Hons.) is more vast than the History Programme. History Hons. is a more respectable degree as you will learn your favorite subject in detail.
What is the difference between History (Hons.) and Programme?
History ( Hons.) is more vast than the History Programme. History Hons. is a more respectable degree as you will learn your favorite subject in detail.
What is the difference between History (Hons.) and Programme?
The difference between History Hons. And Programme is only that you will have more focus on your core subject in Hons.
The syllabus for History Hons. for Delhi University is as follows -
CC I: History of India-I
CC II: Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World
CC III: History of India-II
CC IV: Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient and Medieval World
CC V: History of India- III (c. 750 -1200)
CC VI: Rise of the Modern West- I
CC VII: History of India- IV (c. 1200 – 1500)
CC VIII: Rise of the Modern West- II
CC IX: History of India-V (c. 1500-1600)
CC X: History of India-VI (c. 1750-1857)
CC XI: History of Modern Europe– I
CC XII: History of India- VII (c. 1600-1750)
CC XIII: History of India- VIII (c. 1857-1950)
CC XIV: History of Modern Europe- II
Discipline-Specific Courses:
DSE I: History of the USA: Independence to Civil War
DSE II: History of the USSR: From Revolution to World War II (1917 -1945)
DSE III: History of Africa, c.1500-1960s
DSE IV: Gender in Indian History up to 1500
DSE V: History of the USA: Reconstruction to New Age Politics
DSE VI: History of the USSR: The Soviet Experience (1945-1991)
DSE VII: History of Latin America, c.1500-c.1960s
DSE VIII: Gender in Indian History, c. 1500-1950
DSE IX: History of Modern China (1840-1960)
DSE X: History of Southeast Asia up to the 16th
DSE XI: Global Environmental Perspectives
DSE XII: History of Modern Japan and Korea (1868-1950s)
You can download complete syllabus structure and semester wise on Delhi University's official website or click here.
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Colleges: Best colleges for persuing BA History
Let's now look at the best colleges in India to do this amazing course. BA course is offered by several prestigious universities across India. Government colleges are usually better than Private colleges in terms of fee structure and teaching staff.
Some of the top colleges and universities are -
Delhi University - Thinking of Arts then DU should really be your wishlist. The top colleges of DU such as Hansraj College, Hindu College, and Miranda House are usually in top ranking in the country list. But since the competition is high and the seats are low. The merit-based entrance is usually around 94-95 percent in class 12th.
The other colleges which can be considered are -
Gujrat University
Ahmedabad University
Kanpur University
Ahmedabad University
Kanpur University
Amity University
The average salary for a history graduate can range from 0 - infinity.
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Admission Process: How to get admission for BA History?
Major institutes especially colleges of DU rely on merit-based admission process ( that is your score of class 12th.) But many universities and colleges also carry out direct and donation-based admission process.
You can check this stuff out by going to your desired College official website on Google.
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What is the Fee structure of BA History?
This is where government colleges leave private colleges way behind. While the fee for Private Amity University can range from 10-12 lakhs, In government colleges you can spend your whole 3 years with just under 50000 Rupees.
But it's not that you can't study at Amity without paying such an expensive fee, Amity University also offers a full scholarship if you score 93 percent + in your class 12th.
So as you might have guessed, fees and other expenses depend on many criteria.
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What is the scope after doing a BA in History?
Coming to the real question. What is the scope of doing BA history? If you really are into doing this course sky's the limit. History graduates have access to numerous private and government jobs.
- UPSC - Civil Service Examinations: Having History as your graduate subject is really beneficial for the most prestigious exam in India. History is the base for this exam, If you only consider the marks for the history it's over 500 marks if you just studied history ( 2 Optional paper and 1st paper for Mains)
- If you are really considering IAS as your career. You can check it out here.
- Armed Forces.
- ASI.
- Radio and TV department.
- Museums.
- Government and Private colleges' lecturer and Professor.
- Editor and Writer for Various Newspapers countrywide.
- Banks.
- Publication Firms.
- Independent Writer and Freelancer.
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What is the salary of a History Graduate?
The average salary for a history graduate can range from 0 - infinity.
If you manage to brag a position in CSE exam and opt for Indian Foreign Sevice your salary will be 1 lakh per month - 5 lakhs per month.
As an independent writer to various blogs and publications, you will be free to charge as much as you wish. With increasing expertise, your demand will grow more.
As an independent writer to various blogs and publications, you will be free to charge as much as you wish. With increasing expertise, your demand will grow more.
Experienced and Reputed History Graduated charge around $500 (40000 Rupees) for a single article in any international magazines or Journal.
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What after BA History - PG Courses?
If you wish to continue your study then you are most welcome and this is even a wise decision considering the worth of a UG degree in this highly competitive world. Following are the PG courses you can opt-in considering your UG subject as BA History -
MA - The old classic Master of arts, if done from the right college with the subject of your interest. You can do wonders. The scope is high. The sky is limit.
LLB - There is an integrated course of BALLB which can save your 1 Year. So if you are considering doing an LLB after BA you should keep an eye on the prestigious CLAT exam which can open the doors of National Law Universities. And no, doing law is not only wearing a black coat and working in a government office. You can work with private firms and considering the average package of a BALLB graduate ( 12-15 LPA) from NLUs, you can never resist this option.
MBA - Totally different fields, I agree. But MBA is not all about Economics, if you crack CAT and enter into any of the IIMs then money will rain on you. An MBA is really a good option after BA. That's not my words but that's what the IIMs say, they even give reservations to BA candidates over the IITians. It's because of the amount of research work done in the MBA program which a History graduate might have already gone through. So it definitely helps.
So yeah, if you want to enter into a corporate world. Go for CAT.
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