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MA Subjects and Syllabus: Semester wise, Year Wise, Books, Colleges

Course

MA Subjects vary from institute to institute. The MA subjects are as per the 2-year course that is further divided into 4 semesters. The candidates interested in pursuing this course should have a good knowledge about the MA Syllabus. MA Subjects in 1st year include Literature in English: 1550-1660 (Part-I), Literature in English: 1660-1798 (Part-I), etc.

There are various specialisations offered in the MA course including English, Political Science, etc.

The MA Subjects in English include English Novel, Irish Literature, English Drama, etc.

The MA Subjects Political Science consist of Contemporary Political Theory, Political Thinking Since Marx, etc.

To know more about MA Syllabus, read the complete article below/.

Also Read: Arts Subjects

MA Subjects

  • The MA Subjects are on the basis of the 2-year course.
  • MA Subjects depend on the different specializations like Political Science, English, etc.
  • The MA Subjects include several topics like International Politics, Post-Cold War International Relations, Politics in India, etc.
  • There are elective and core topics in the MA Subjects. Furthermore, the elective subjects vary as per the different institutes.
  • The MA subjects are offered in the distant institutes like IGNOU, DU SOL.
  • The MA Subjects in IGNOU comprise of the subjects like Masters Degree Programme in Social Work, Master of Computer Applications, Master of Commerce, etc.

Also Read: BA Subjects

MA Subjects List

The below list mentions about the different MA Subjects:-

  • English
  • English Literature
  • Political Science
  • Economics
  • History
  • Sociology
  • Geography
  • Education

MA Subjects in English

The following is the list of the MA Subjects in English:-

MA 1st Sem SyllabusMA 2nd Sem Syllabus
Literature in English: 1550-1660 (Part-I)Literature in English: 1550-1660 (Part-II)
Literature in English: 1660-1798 (Part-I)Literature in English: 1660-1798 (Part-II)
Literature in English: 1798-1914 (Part-I)Literature in English: 1798-1914 (Part-II)
Literature in English: 1914-2000 (Part-I)Literature in English: 1914-2000 (Part-II)

Any one of the following:

  • Study of a Genre (Option-i) Fiction (Part-I)
  • Study of a Genre (Option-ii) Drama (Part-I)
  • Study of a Genre (Option-iii) Poetry (Part-I)

Any one of the following:

  • Study of a Genre (Option-i) Fiction (Part- II)
  • Study of a Genre (Option-ii) Drama (Part- II)
  • Study of a Genre (Option-iii) Poetry (Part - II)

 

MA 3rd Sem SyllabusMA 4th Sem Syllabus
American Literature (Part-I)American Literature (Part-II)
Critical Theory (Part-I)Critical Theory (Part-II)
Indian Writing in English (Part-I)Indian Writing in English (Part-II)

Any two of the following:

  • Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies (Part-I)
  • English Language (Part-I)
  • Literature and Gender (Part-I)
  • Literature and Philosophy (Part-I)
  • New Literatures (Part-I)

Any two of the following:

  • Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies (Part-II)
  • English Language (Part-II)
  • Literature and Gender (Part-II)
  • Literature and Philosophy (Part-II)
  • New Literatures (Part-II)

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MA Syllabus English Literature

The candidates interested in pursuing the course of English Literature should be well-versed with the complete syllabus. The tabular format below explains the MA Syllabus English Literature:-

MA 1st Sem SyllabusMA 2nd Sem Syllabus
English NovelIrish Literature
English DramaCanadian Literature
English PoetryNative-American Literature
English Prose and EssaysSouth African Literature
Literature in the 17th centuryAmerican Literature
Literature in the 18th centuryAfrican Literature
Literature in the 19th centuryAustralian Literature
Romanticism, NeoclassicismModernism and Post - Modernism

 

MA 3rd Sem SyllabusMA 4th Sem Syllabus
English in India: Sociological and HistoricalSyntax and Structure
Indian Writings in EnglishLinguistic Approach to Literature
Literature in Indian EnglishStylistic and Discourse Structure
Indian Writings Translated into English

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History of English Language

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Phonology and Morphology of the English Language

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MA English Elective Subjects:-

  • Environmental Economics
  • Labor Economics
  • Topics in Economic and Social History, 1700-1975
  • Industrial Organization
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Monetary Theory and Policy

Check out the Course wise Subjects Breakdown in the section below - 

BSc SubjectsBBA SubjectsMBA SubjectsBCA SubjectsBPT Subjects
LLB SubjectsB.Ed SubjectsB Pharm SubjectsMBBS SubjectsB.Com Hons Subjects

MA Subjects Political Science

The applicants who aspire to study the course of MA Political Science should have a good knowledge about the syllabus. The below mentioned is the list of the MA Subjects Political Science:-

MA 1st Sem SyllabusMA 2nd Sem Syllabus
Western Political Thought (From Plato to Hegel)Political Sociology
Contemporary Political TheoryPolitical Thinking Since Marx
Research MethodologyComparative Politics
Ancient Indian Political ThoughtIndian Constitutional System
Practical Work/ExercisePractical Work/Exercise

 

MA 3rd Sem SyllabusMA 4th Sem Syllabus
Public AdministrationConcept and Issue in Political Science
International PoliticsPost-Cold War International Relations
Politics in IndiaState Politics with Special Reference to U.P.
Modern Indian Political ThoughtIndian Administration
Practical Work/ExerciseDissertation and Viva Voce

MA English Political Science Subjects:-

  • Theory and Practice of Democracy
  • Democracy and Human Rights in India
  • The Modern State in Comparative Perspective
  • Critical Traditions in Political Theory
  • Development Process and Politics in India

MA Syllabus Economics

Economics is one of the subjects that is offered in the course of MA. The students wishing to study this course should have a good understanding of its syllabus. The under mentioned table is the explanation of MA Syllabus Economics:-

MA Economics Core Subjects

  • Microeconomics
  • Introductory Mathematical Economics
  • Economic Development and Policy in India
  • Introductory Econometrics
  • Macroeconomic Theory
  • Markets, Institutions and Economic Growth

MA Economics Elective subjects

  • Environmental Economics
  • Labor Economics
  • Topics in Economic and Social History
  • Industrial Organization
  • Mathematical Economics
  • Monetary Theory and Policy.

MA History Syllabus

The MA History Syllabus includes various topics like State and Society in Medieval India, State and Society in Medieval India,Modern India, History of Tamil Nadu, etc. To get a better understanding of MA History Syllabus, read the table below:-

MA 1st Sem SyllabusMA 2nd Sem Syllabus
Aspects of Ancient IndiaState and Society in Medieval India
State and Society in Medieval IndiaModern India
History of Tamil NaduIndian Government and Politics

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Interdisciplinary Course - History through Literature

 

MA 3rd Sem SyllabusMA 4th Sem Syllabus
Modern IndiaHistoriography
World HistoryHistory of Tamil Nadu
Computer Application in Historical StudiesThe Economic History of India
Contemporary Issues in International RelationsHistory of the Cholas/ History of the Guptas
Special Course-Research Methodology

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MA History Elective subjects

  • Historical Archaeology in Comparative Perspective 
  • The Archive and History Historiography in the Modern West 
  • History, Historiography, and Philosophy of Science 
  • Gender and Women in Ancient Societies 
  • Philosophy and Methods of History

MA Sociology Subjects

The MA Sociology subjects comprise of the following topics:-

MA 1st Sem SyllabusMA 2nd Sem Syllabus
General SociologyIndustrial Sociology
Classical Sociological TheoryPerspectives on Indian Society
Indian Society and CultureSociology of Rural Development
Rural SociologyQualitative and Quantitative Research

 

MA 3rd Sem SyllabusMA 4th Sem Syllabus
Advanced Social Theory TrendsSociology of Organization and Human Resource
Sociological Concepts and Key IdeasSociology of Mass Communication

Any two of the following:

  • Gender and Society
  • Sociology of Population Studies
  • Social Change and Development
  • Social Psychology
  • Social Anthropology
  • Urban Sociology
  • Sociology of Religion
  • Political Sociology

Any two of the following:

  • Sociology of Health
  • Sociology of Marginalized Sections
  • Computer Applications in Social Research
  • Social Problems
  • Criminology
  • Social Movements in India
  • Sociology of Education
  • Environment and Society

MA History Elective subjects

  • Social Suffering
  • Politics and Sociology of the Environment
  • Critical Social Research: Truth, Ethics, and Power
  • Qualitative Research
  • Quantitative Data Analysis

MA Syllabus Geography

The below mentioned is the list of the MA Syllabus Geography:-

MA 1st Sem SyllabusMA 2nd Sem Syllabus
GeomorphologyGeohydrology and Oceanography
Climatology and Soil GeographyBiogeography
Nature of GeographyHistorical and Political Geography
Economic GeographyGeographical Thought
Quantitative Techniques and Digital Data ProcessingCartographic Techniques and Map Projection
Soil Water Analysis, Surveying and Field ReportThematic Mapping and Geographical Information System

 

MA 3rd Sem SyllabusMA 4th Sem Syllabus
Social, Cultural and Settlement GeographyResource Planning and Development
Population and Human DevelopmentRegional Planning and Development
Regions and Regional Entity of India and West BengalLand Use Planning and Rural Development
Special PaperSpecial Paper
Applied Statistical Techniques in GeographyRemote Sensing and Geographical Information System
Special PaperTerm Paper (on special papers)

MA Education Syllabus

The table below explains the MA Education Syllabus:-

MA 1st Sem SyllabusMA 2nd Sem Syllabus
Information and Communication Technology in EducationEducational Data Analysis through Statistical Packages
Methodology of Educational Research & Educational StatisticsMethodology of Educational Research & Educational Statistics-II
Philosophical Foundations of EducationPhilosophical Foundations of Education-II
Sociological Foundations of EducationSociological Foundations of Education-II

 

MA 3rd Sem SyllabusMA 4th Sem Syllabus
Comparative EducationComparative Education
Dissertation Phase-IFinal Dissertation

MA Subjects in DU

The candidates interested in studying the course of MA from Delhi University should know about the syllabus. Further, the below mentioned is the list of the MA Subjects in DU:-

Name of the MA SubjectsAdmission process
MA ArabicBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Buddhist StudiesEntrance based only
MA EnglishBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA French StudiesBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA German StudiesBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Hispanic StudiesBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Italian StudiesBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA HindiBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA LinguisticsEntrance based only
MA BengaliBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Comparative Indian LiteratureBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA TamilBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA PersianBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA PhilosophyBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA PsychologyBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Applied PsychologyBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA PunjabiBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA SanskritBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Russian StudiesEntrance based only
MA UrduBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Music (Hindustani: Vocal/ Instrumental)Both Merit and Entrance Based
MA Karnataka (Music: Vocal/ Instrumental)Both Merit and Entrance Based
MA Music (Percussion Tabla/ Pakhawaj)Both Merit and Entrance Based
MA Environmental StudiesEntrance based only
MA Lifelong Learning & ExtensionEntrance based only
MA East Asian StudiesEntrance based only
MA JapaneseEntrance based only
MA EconomicsBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA GeographyBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA HistoryBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Political ScienceBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Social WorkEntrance based only
MA SociologyBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA Applied Operational ResearchEntrance based only
MA Italian StudiesEntrance based only
MA MathematicsBoth Merit and Entrance Based
MA StatisticsBoth Merit and Entrance Based

MA Subjects in DU SOL

The aspirants aspiring to study the MA Course from DU SOL (Delhi University School of Open Learning) should have good knowledge about the syllabus. The whole list of MA Subjects in DU SOL is provided below:-

  • MA Hindi
  • MA History
  • MA Political Science
  • MA Sanskrit
  • M Com

MA Subjects in MJPRU

The under mentioned is the list of the MA Subjects in MJPRU:-

  • MA English
  • MA History
  • MA Sociology
  • MA Statistics
  • MA Sanskrit 
  • MA Home Science
  • MA Education
  • MA Hindi
  • M.Phil. (A & R Economics)
  • MA Mathematics
  • MA Economics
  • MA Applied English
  • MA Applied Philosophy
  • MA Drawing
  • MA Music
  • MA Political Science
  • MA Persian

MA Subjects in IGNOU

The list provided below specifies about the MA Subjects in IGNOU:-

  • Masters Degree Programme in Social Work
  • Master of Computer Applications
  • Master of Commerce
  • Master of Science Degree in Dietetics and Food Service Management
  • MSc (Mathematics with Applications in Computer Science)
  • Master of Arts (Rural Development)
  • Master of Arts (Tourism Management)
  • Master of Arts (English)
  • Master of Arts (Hindi)
  • MA in Philosophy
  • Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies
  • Master of Arts(Education)
  • Master of Arts (Economics)
  • Master of Arts (History)
  • Master of Arts (Political Science)
  • Master of Arts (Public Administration)
  • Master of Arts (Sociology)
  • MA in Psychology
  • MA in Distance Education
  • Master of Arts in Anthropology
  • Master of Arts (Public Policy)
  • Master of Library and Information Science
  • Master of Arts in Extension & Development Studies (offered in F2F also)
  • MA in Gender and Development Studies (offered in F2F also)

MA Subjects in KUK

To know more about the MA Specializations in KUK, read below:-

  • English
  • Hindi
  • Panjabi
  • Ancient Indian History
  • Culture & Archaeology
  • Philosophy
  • Sanskrit
  • Economics
  • Business Economics
  • History
  • Political Science
  • Defense & Strategic Studies
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration
  • Master of Social Work (MSW)
  • Sociology
  • Women Studies
  • Fine Arts
  • Journalism & Mass Communication
  • Yoga
  • Education
  • Vocal & Instrumental

MA Subjects in JNU

The applicants interested in studying the MA Subjects from JNU should make sure to know completely about the syllabus. All the details about the MA Subjects in JNU can be found in the table below:-

  • Ancient History
  • Arabic  Arts & Aesthetics
  • Chinese
  • Development and Labour Studies
  • Economics
  • Economics (with specialisation in World Economy)
  • English
  • German Translation
  • German Literature
  • French and Francophone Studies
  • Geography
  • Hindi
  • International Relations and Area Studies
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Linguistics
  • Mediaeval History
  • Modern History
  • Persian
  • Political Science
  • Philosophy
  • Politics (with specialisation in International Studies)
  • Russian
  • Sanskrit
  • Sociology
  • Spanish
  • Urdu

Colleges Offering MA Course

There are various colleges that offer the MA Course in India. Furthermore, to know more about the colleges offering the MA course, read the table below:-

Name of the CollegeMA Course Fees
Hansraj CollegeINR 6,170 - 47,130
Mumbai UniversityINR 8,720 - 46,550
Rabindra Bharati UniversityINR 2,314 - 9,870
Christ University, BangaloreINR 13,400 - 161000
Jain University - [JU], BangaloreINR 432 - 2,000
Symbiosis College of Arts and Commerce, PuneINR 36,511
Lady Shri Ram College for Women - [LSR], New DelhiINR 4,120 - 47,900
Indraprastha College for Women - [IP], New DelhiINR 16,480 - 1,12,000
Indira Gandhi National Open UniversityINR 12,680 - 37,500
Osmania UniversityINR 1,860 - 20,000

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What are MA Subjects?

Ans. The MA Subjects are Economics, English, Political Science, etc.

What is the MA Subjects in 1st year?

Ans. The MA Subjects in 1st year include Literature in English: 1550-1660 (Part-I), Literature in English: 1550-1660 (Part-II), English Novel, Irish Literature, Western Political Thought (From Plato to Hegel), Political Sociology, etc.

Which MA Specialization is easy to pursue?

Ans. The MA Specialization easy to pursue is MA in English.

Is MA hard to study?

Ans. It’s not simple. Additionally, not everyone who enrols in a Master’s programme succeeds in earning their degree. The most frequent obstacles to success that we have observed are listed below. Procrastinators will quickly discover that falling behind is not an option due to the continuous, high volume of reading, writing, and research.

Is MA better than BA?

Ans. Both a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree can lead to excellent learning experiences and professional prospects. A Master’s degree might be helpful for you to obtain, nevertheless, if it fits with your personal objectives and is necessary for your line of work.

What are the MA subjects involved in KUK?

Ans. The MA Subjects in KUK are Ancient Indian History, Culture & Archaeology, Philosophy, Sanskrit, Economics, Business Economics, History, etc.

What is MA Eligibility Criteria?

Ans. The MA Eligibility criteria involves that the candidates must have completed their Bachelors degree from a recognized institute with a minimum of 50%.

Can we pursue an MA in any subject?

Ans. Yes, you can select any MA subject.

What is the scope in MA?

Ans. Some Master’s degree holders can work in a variety of fields including education, writing, research, theatre, and the media.

Is MA a good degree?

Ans. Gaining an MA or MS can improve your topic knowledge and analytical abilities, advance your career, and potentially result in higher pay. Both the Master of Arts (MA) and the Master of Science (MS) are graduate degrees that expand on the knowledge you learned in your undergraduate studies.

What is the subjects in MA?

Ans. The subjects in MA include Comparative Education, Comparative Education, Dissertation Phase-I, Final Dissertation, etc.

How many subjects are there in MA?

Ans. The MA programme offers a wide range of courses, with four to eight required core subjects for each specialisation. Candidates must select from a wide range of elective courses in addition to it.

Which MA subject is the best?

Ans. The best subjects of MA are MA in Social Sciences, MA in Political Science, MA in International Relations, MA in Area studies, etc.

Can I do MA in one year?

Ans. With one sitting, candidates can finish their Master of Arts (M.A.) in one year. With the use of credit transfer, we (APEX) provide graduation and post-graduation programmes through universities that have been approved by UGC.

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