M.A. or Master of Arts is a Postgraduate Course. It is, generally, a broad subdivision of culture composed of many expressive disciplines. The field of arts encompasses visual arts, literature, performing arts, including music, drama, dance, film, related media etc. Master of Arts is a course or program in a non-scientific subject and as such provides specialised education. The program is available in various subjects including various languages such as English, Hindi, Regional Languages, Foreign Languages and various other fields of Arts. It is normally a two years program conducted over two or more Semesters depending upon the institution providing it. There are 4 or 5 Papers which one should pass to acquire M.A. Master’s Degree Programs in Arts involves lectures, examination, and seminars. Master’s Degree in Arts is provided all over India in various Universities. The medium of Instruction and the course itself can be in English, Hindi or any other Language provided. Master of Arts Course is also available through Correspondence or Distance Education.
The candidate applying for M.A. should have completed a bachelor's degree in respective subject with Honours B.A. (Hons). There are some entrance exams conducted by the colleges or universities for getting admission to M.A. The candidate should clear the exam with good marks. The candidate also faces a personal interview. After clearing these criteria successfully, the candidate can get admission to respective university or college. Some of Master of Arts Specialisations.
The basic eligibility criterion to be fulfilled by students for applying to MA course is completion Bachelor's degree in the similar subject. Admission to the course is based on entrance exams along with merit obtained by students in Bachelor’s degree. The average annual course fees range between INR 5K - 60K for the total duration. The probable salaries offered to successful postgraduates in this field are between INR 2 - 5 lacs per annum.
Master of Arts in Education
Master of Arts in English
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Fine Arts
Master of Arts in History
Master of Arts in Geography
Master of Arts in Philosophy