History

There are a total of eighteen history core courses that students are required to take across eight

semesters. All the core courses are compulsory under the four year undergraduate programme.

In addition to core courses in history, a student of B.A. (Hons.) History will choose four

Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Courses, six Generic Elective (GE) courses and eight Value

Addition courses (VAC).

The Discipline Specific Elective (DSE) Courses are offered in the last four semesters of the 4-

year under-graduate programme namely the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth Semester. One such

course will be selected by a student for each of these semesters from a set of courses.

The Generic Elective courses which are meant for students of other departments are being

offered from 3rd semester through 8th semester The students are required to take six GE courses

during the whole programme, one per semester running through 3rd semester to 8th semester.

Students of history develop a diverse set of skills that can be applied to various job opportunities across different industries. Some potential job opportunities for history graduates include:

1. Education: Many history graduates pursue careers in education as teachers at the primary, secondary, or post-secondary levels. They can also work in educational administration, curriculum development, or academic advising.

2. Archives and Museums: History graduates can work in archives, museums, libraries, and cultural institutions as archivists, curators, museum technicians, or preservation specialists.

3. Research and Analysis: History graduates can work as researchers, analysts, or consultants for government agencies, non-profit organizations, think tanks, or market research firms.

4. Publishing and Journalism: History graduates with strong writing and research skills can pursue careers in publishing, journalism, editing, or content creation for print, online, or broadcast media.

5. Public Relations and Communications: History graduates can work in public relations, communications, or marketing roles for businesses, non-profit organizations, government agencies, or PR firms.

6. Government and Policy: History graduates can work in various roles within government agencies, including policy analysis, public administration, diplomacy, or public service.

7. Historic Preservation and Heritage Management: History graduates can work in historic preservation, heritage management, or cultural resource management, focusing on preserving and promoting historical sites, buildings, and artifacts.

8. Law and Advocacy: History graduates with additional training in law can pursue careers in legal research, advocacy, or public interest law, leveraging their research and analytical skills.

9. Business and Consulting: History graduates can work in business roles that require critical thinking, research skills, and historical context, such as market research, consulting, or corporate communications.

10. Non-Profit and NGO Sector: History graduates can work in non-profit organizations, NGOs, or international development agencies in roles related to advocacy, research, program management, or fundraising.

These are just a few examples of the diverse career paths available to history graduates. The key is to leverage the skills acquired during their studies, such as critical thinking, research, analysis, communication, and writing, to pursue opportunities that align with their interests and goals. Networking, internships, and further education or training can also help history graduates explore and secure job opportunities in their chosen field.