Integrated M.A.Programme in Social Sciences-Economics-Aided Programme

The new innovative course will provide a multi-disciplinary foundation for an overall perspective on polity, economy and society, at the undergraduate level, with further specialisation at the postgraduate level, to inculcate a holistic and interdisciplinary orientation towards the social sciences.

The integrated honours programme in social sciences is structured at three levels- discipline-specific core papers, choice-based credit electives and skill-enhancing papers, as per the latest UGC requirements. Semesters I-IV comprise five core discipline-specific papers; two choice-based credit papers and one/two skill development papers. Semesters V-VI focus on one major discipline of the student’s choice with 3 specialised papers; one minor paper of an allied discipline; two choice-based credit papers, and one/two skill enhancement papers. Semester V-VI will have a written interdisciplinary project, of the student’s major choice, as well. At the MA level, semesters VII and VIII have two interdisciplinary papers, four discipline-specific and two skill-developing papers; while semesters IX and X comprise four subject-specific papers and skill-enhancing work related to research.

The programme is devised over ten semesters to provide varied perspectives, encourage analytical skills and understanding for solving crucial problems confronted by contemporary society. The 3-year BA  comprises of six semesters, and the 2-year MA  programme has four semesters. The Integrated Five-year Honours programme will provide foundational knowledge in History, Economics, Political Science, Sociology and Public Administration, along with an introduction to main concepts in Psychology, Philosophy. Students will have the choice of opting for some other papers as per their interests, from the subjects of Philosophy, Statistics, Disaster Management, Contemporary Issues, Computer Application, among others. Thus, providing a wide base of skills for understanding the society around them and the issues of contemporary times.

Uniqueness and Advantages

Firm Base

Unlike the regular bachelor’s programmes of BA, B.Sc. or B.Com. The integrated master’s programmes induce wider exposure to the students. The Integrated Master’s Programmes have the advantage of providing a continuum and facilitating students with more core papers in respective specialisations, yielding a firmer grip on the subject.

Inter Disciplinary

Integrated master’s programmes are designed with an interdisciplinary approach. Establishing the fact that the disciplines across the spectrum are intertwined and converge for the benefit of society, these universities have uncovered courses across categories for students.

Flexibility

Curricula of the integrated programs facilitate wider choices for students, ensuring cross-disciplinary education.

Research Oriented

With the prolonged curricula for more than four to five years, oriented in specialising students in all possible directions, the Integrated Masters Programme successfully gives a firm base for further research studies.

Feasible options abroad

The innate structure of integrated master’s programmes eases students to cross these barriers and also provides wide avenues abroad.

More Exposure

Live experience of interaction with elders, activists, academicians, artists and more these the integrated master’s programmes stand as better options and ensure enduring careers.