Scope after BA History

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Bachelors of Arts (B.A) in History is a graduate level course. This course is offered to those students who are fascinated with history and would like to learn as well as understand what history is. Apart from giving a person a very good insight into the past, this subject will help a person to explore what all is left behind and what all elements connect these to the ancient forefathers. Historians have the opportunity to get very good jobs with firms not only in our country but also abroad. The scope of BA History is as follows:

Scope for Higher Studies after BA History

Once people have finished their graduate studies, they can do their postgraduation in History (MA History). A few of the areas of specialization available are:

  • Agrarian Economy of Ancient, Medieval and Modern India
  • American Imperialism in the Nineteenth and Twentieth Centuries
  • Ancient and Medieval Societies

Any one out of History of USA or China & Japan or Canada

  • British Policy and Princely States
  • Buddhism in India
  • Constitutional Development in Modern India, 1773-1947
  • Contemporary India 1947-1992
  • Cultural History of Ancient India
  • Dalit Movements in Modern India
  • Evolution of Social Structures in India through the Ages
  • History and Historical Method
  • History and Historiography
  • History of Capitalism
  • History of Caste and Caste Politics in Modern India
  • History of Ecology and Environment
  • History of Indian Economy
  • History of Secularism in Modern India
  • Islamic Traditions of Medieval India
  • Medieval Indian Art and Monuments
  • Modern World
  • National Movement in India 1858-1947
  • Peasant Movements in Modern India
  • Political Structures in India
  • Religious Thought and Belief in India
  • Rise and Growth of Colonialism in India
  • Sacred Centres in Indian Civilization
  • Science, Technology & Medicine in Colonial India
  • Social and Political Thought in Modern India
  • Socio- Religious Reform Movements in Modern India
  • Western Political Thought

Other Certification Courses after BA History

A few other certification courses that are available for graduates include:

  • Certificate Course in Archaeology, Iconography, Indian numismatics, Manuscriptology, numismatics
  • Diploma in Ancient History, Archaeology and Culture, Archaeology
  • Diploma in Ancient Indian History and Culture, Epigraphy
  • Diploma in Archaeology
  • Diploma in Epigraphy
  • Diploma in Museology
  • Diploma in Museum Administration, Museum Modeling
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Ancient Indian History and Culture, Museology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology and Ancient History, Equigraphy
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology, Ancient Culture and History
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology, Museology
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Archives Keeping

Students who like to go for advanced studies can do PhD in any one of the numerous specializations available.

Career Opportunities after BA History

Career options for students who have finished their graduation in history are quite high. They can go for advanced studies or get jobs. Those who would like to pursue their studies can go for Master’s degree in the same field. Students can also appear for the UPSC or the state wide PSC tests. They can also appear for the SSC tests. Those who like the teaching profession can get the B.Ed (after BA) or M.Ed (after MA) degree and apply for teacher or lecturer positions. Many other job options are available too.  A few include:

  • Archivists
  • Information Managers
  • Librarians
  • Politician
  • Public Relations officer
  • Records Managers

They can even appear for Bank tests and get jobs as Probationary Officers or Clerks, or work with news papers or magazines. Students of history with a professional degree in journalism can get jobs with magazines like Business India, Outlook and National Geographic Magazine etc.

 
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4 Responses to “Scope after BA History”

  1. 4
    rahulshukla:

    job chahiye mujhe.
    mera contact no.9506942435 hai.
    mai b.a. pass hu.

  2. 3
    sarath pc:

    what are the job scope in govt and pvt after completing BA History

  3. 2
    pavithra:

    what is the scope after completing B.A.HISTORY TRAVEL & TOURISM? pls give me the carrier guidance.

  4. 1
    priyawalia:

    i want to ask after complet B.A which is the sutable short time courses .my subject is ancient history which cours is good for me