M.A. History

OverviewAbout

The Master of Arts in History program at the Directorate is a conventional program focusing on ancient, medieval, modern and contemporary history, human life, socio-economic and political conditions, foreign relations, war strategies and administration. 

  • Pass in 10+2 (or) Equivalent

Degree Overview 

The M.A. Program in History intends for the holistic development of the students, make them to be eligible to appear all competitive examinations including TNPSC & UPSC and making them eligible to go for higher education.

  • To know the glory of the past.
  • To study the socio-economic and political condition of the nations.
  • To make the students to understand the past history.
  • To facilitate the students for getting job opportunities.
  • Students are expected to advance in knowledge thereby contributing the society through the application of their academic training

The Department of History in the Directorate of Distance Education of Madurai Kamaraj University is one of the oldest departments started in 1971. The Department currently offers both UG & PG programs in History.