Shaheed Bhagat Singh College

Course Name: Master of Arts (M.A.)

Type: Postgraduate Degree
Duration: 2 Years (4 Semesters)
Mode: Full-time, Regular
Eligibility:

• A Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from a recognized university

• Specific eligibility may vary based on the subject you want to pursue at the M.A. level

• Minimum percentage requirements are typically around 50% for the general category, though this may vary for each subject and may change from year to year

Available M.A. Specializations:

Shaheed Bhagat Singh College offers a variety of M.A. programmes in the arts and humanities disciplines. Some common specializations include:

1. M.A. English

   • Focus on British literature, American literature, literary criticism, postcolonial literature, and theory

   • Topics: British Poetry, Modern Fiction, Literary Theory, Comparative Literature, American Literature, Postcolonial Writing

2. M.A. Political Science

   • Study of political theories, Indian politics, international relations, public administration, and political economy

   • Topics: Political Theory, Comparative Politics, Indian Government and Politics, International Relations, Public Administration, Political Ideologies

3. M.A. History

   • In-depth study of ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, as well as world history

   • Topics: Ancient and Modern Indian History, World History, Historiography, Research Methodology, British Empire, Colonialism

4. M.A. Hindi

   • Focus on Hindi literature, criticism, and language

   • Topics: Hindi Poetry, Prose, Novel, Criticism, History of Hindi Literature, Translation Studies

5. M.A. Economics

   • Focus on advanced economics, including microeconomics, macroeconomics, econometrics, and development economics

   • Topics: Economic Theory, Indian Economic Policy, Quantitative Methods, Development Economics, International Economics

Course Structure:

The M.A. programme at Shaheed Bhagat Singh College follows the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS), with a mix of core and elective courses:

• Core Courses (CC): Compulsory courses in your chosen subject

• Elective Courses (EC): Specialization papers that allow for deeper exploration of subfields

• Dissertation/Project Work: Some subjects may offer a dissertation or project work in the final semester

• Skill Enhancement/Research Courses: Depending on the subject, students may be required to take courses designed to enhance practical and research skills

Key Subjects (Sample List for M.A. English):

Core Courses:

• British Literature

• Literary Theory and Criticism

• Modern Literature in English

• Indian Literature in English

• Postcolonial Literature

• Comparative Literature

Elective Courses:

• Shakespeare Studies

• Creative Writing

• Gender Studies

• Translation Studies

Medium of Instruction:

• English (for most subjects, though Hindi may be used for specific papers like M.A. Hindi)

Assessment:

• Internal Assessment: Includes assignments, presentations, and projects

• End-Semester Examinations: Conducted by the University of Delhi

Career Opportunities After M.A.:

• Teaching and Academics: After completing an M.A., students can pursue careers in teaching (with a B.Ed.) or research (with M.Phil. or Ph.D.)

• Public Sector Jobs: With qualifications like the UPSC exam or state civil services exams

• Media, Journalism, and Writing: Journalism, content writing, editing, and media analysis

• Corporate and Government Sector: Policy analysis, consultancy, social work, or cultural organizations

• Further Studies: M.Phil., Ph.D., or specialized postgraduate diplomas

Degree Awarded By: University of Delhi