Department Of Distance And Continuing Education

Course Name: Master of Arts (M.A.)
Mode of Study: Distance Learning
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Eligibility:

• A Bachelor's degree from a recognized university

• Minimum required percentage may vary by subject (often around 50% for general category, lower for reserved categories)

• Subject studied in graduation may be required for admission to the same subject at M.A. level (e.g., M.A. Hindi requires Hindi in B.A.)

Available Specializations (as typically offered by SOL, DU):

• M.A. Hindi

• M.A. Political Science

• M.A. History

• M.A. Sanskrit

• M.A. English

• M.A. Economics

Course Structure:

The programme follows the semester system and CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) pattern.

Each specialization generally includes:

• Core Papers (Compulsory)

• Elective/Optional Papers

• Dissertation or Project Work (only in some subjects)

Examples of Core Areas by Subject:

M.A. Political Science:

• Western Political Thought

• Indian Government and Politics

• International Relations

• Comparative Politics

• Political Theory

M.A. English:

• British Literature

• Literary Criticism and Theory

• Indian Literature in English

• Postcolonial Literature

• American Literature

M.A. History:

• Ancient, Medieval, and Modern Indian History

• World History

• Historiography

• Research Methodology

M.A. Hindi:

• Hindi Kavita (Poetry)

• Hindi Nibandh (Essays)

• Bhartiya Sahitya

• Aalochana (Criticism)

• Anuvaad (Translation Studies)

Medium of Instruction: English or Hindi, depending on the subject
Assessment: Internal assignments and semester-end examinations
Degree Awarded By: University of Delhi