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How Master’s in Political Leadership & Government is different from Master’s in Political Science?
Master’s in Political Science is a theoretical course where an MA in Political Leadership & Government offers an experiential learning (1st year on-campus learning & 2nd year off-campus internships & training) to students towards practical aspects of the functioning of government and the challenges of Politics. This being a UGC approved master’s degree provides adequate opportunities to students to carve out a niche career in Politics. Some of the course highlights are -
- Interaction with Eminentnational level leaders from Politics, Social sector, Judiciary, Bureaucracy, Media & Corporate.
- Local field visits to Gram Panchayat, Zilla Parishad, Municipal Corporation, Cooperatives & NGOs
- Study Tours for Constituency Management and Elections & Campaign Management
- National Study Tour to Delhi visiting Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Rashtrapati Bhawan, North Block, South Block, Election Commissions of India, national Human Rights Commissions of India, various political party offices, NGos like MARG, CCS, CCE, CSE, PRS Legislative Research etc.
- An optional two weeks International study tour to Europe
Does Ashoka University offer a master's program?
Yes. Ashoka University offers an MA in Economics, English and Liberal Studies.
The Master of Arts in Economics and English are 2- year long four-semester programs. The first-year course fee for the master of arts programs is 4.8 lakh. The admission is done on the basis of the candidates’ score in the entrance exam conducted by the university.
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies is a one year program only available for the students who have graduated with a diploma in Liberal Studies from the Young India Fellowship. You also need to be accepted by a faculty member to work on a specific research project as a graduate assistant. Students, with the help of a supervisor, design their own curriculum. The program is highly interdisciplinary.
What are the reviews about the course M.A. in Society and Culture from IIT Gandhinagar?
IIT Gandhinagar is a premier engineering institute even after that it has tried to contribute its fullest efficiency to the department of arts & humanities. The MA Program in Society and culture is one such example of it. The major highlights of the course are mentioned below:
- It is an interdisciplinary and flexible course. It provides great insight into the cultural codes in the context of nations & societies.
- You will develop a good skill base for doctoral studies, policy work, consultancy and it opens up a wide range of careers.
- Students are given the freedom to touch subjects like Political Science, Communication, Neuroscience, and Psychology.
- The course is provided as a blend so that a reasonable amount of freedom to follow their choice.
The three constituents of course are :
- Literature & Society- To help understand the creativeness of languages across the society in sync with different caste, class, print, and digital cultures.
- History & Politics- This is an aim to understand Indian Politics from a deep end in order to reach its foundation.
- Public policy & Human Development- It is a methodological approach to look into development by applying social research.
The course is quite theory intensive and the institute believes in providing continuous assessment through evaluations, discussions, cross-questioning, and guest lectures. The course structure is systematic and hence a positive review is a must for the college.
Can we complete our MA in English in IIT Delhi or any other IITs? If yes, what is the admission procedure?
No, IIT Delhi does not provide MA in English. Some other IITs do provide humanities programs, for instance, IIT Madras offers 5-year integrated MA courses in English as well as in Development Studies. Admission to these courses is done through an entrance test called HSEE.
Other IITs have their own net above tests for the specific humanities programs offered and details can be sought from the official website of respective colleges. Additionally, some IITs also offer Ph.D. programs in different humanities disciplines including English literature.
Can I take journalism in M.A without any entrance exam in Calcutta University?
No, You cannot take M.A. in Journalism at Calcutta University without an Entrance Examination. Admission is through counseling based on the marks obtained in Calcutta University Entrance Exam.
The eligibility criteria for MA in Journalism at Calcutta University are as follows
- Students have to qualify for Graduation with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized college or university.
- 5% relaxation is given to those students belonging to the Reserved Category
- Students from any stream can apply
- No receptacle is accepted in any subject. Students should be fully qualified in every subject.
- Some colleges or universities have different eligibility criteria as a common entrance test for admission.
To get admission to the course, students are required to clear entrance exams conducted by respective colleges and universities. Calcutta University too conducts its own entrance exam and unless you clear that, you cannot get admission to MA Journalism.
Can a BBA graduate do MA in German language?
Yes, you can definitely do an MA in the German Language after completing your BBA. However, if you are planning to finish the BBA program next year, I will advise you to start preparing for your application process immediately.
I have included some important requirements that might make your admission process a tad bit easier.
- A versatile academic profile with excellent scores
- A good extracurricular background
- Noteworthy internships
- Some stellar Letters of Recommendation
- A great Statement of Purpose
- You will have to sit for entrance exams like GRE, IELTS, and TOEFL
- Last and most crucial is a German language certification
So you need to work on many things and only starting right away will make it possible for you to achieve your goal.
Am I eligible for applying to MA Economics in DSE if I have an undergraduate degree in Computer Science Engineering?
Anyone who has completed his/her graduation in any stream can get admission to DSE for MA in Economics. The only eligibility criteria are at least 60% marks in the aggregate ( in the graduation program)
Earlier there was an additional requirement that the aspirant must have studied at least one Maths paper during their graduation. But the recent criteria do not even require that. However, DSE focuses a lot on Math, and having an Engineering background will definitely give you an edge over other candidates.
Recently DSE has witnessed many non-economic students willing to shift their careers in economics and want to pursue Master's in Economics. This shift among students stems from the increasing demand for economists globally in different domains of jobs like Analyst, Economist, Researcher, Data Scientist, etc.
As an MA in Economics aspirant, one thing to keep in mind is that although the entrance exam is easy, the program is quite rigorous and can be extremely stressful at times. So only a true Economics fan should go for it.
How do I prepare for the MA in English program at Delhi University entrance exam?
It’s not too late to prepare for the entrance exam MA in English program at Delhi University even in the 3 years of your bachelor's. Just be regular at it and keep some important points in mind.
Be well versed in your BA course- Read your text thoroughly and in various aspects. Read diverse critical essays on each text to attain a multiplicity of perspectives. In case you are graduating from a different subject, refer to the BA(Hons.) DU syllabus.
Read History of English literature- Knowing the roots is a basic step. To get an idea of the basic chronology and ages refer to these books:
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A short history of English literature by Sir Ifor Evans.
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A brief history of English literature by Peck & Coyle.
Indian Literature in English- To get enough knowledge of the same refers to these books:
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A concise history of Indian literature in English by Arvind Mehrotra.
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Indian writing in English (4th edition) by K.R. Srinivasa.
Gain enough knowledge of literary theory & criticism- For this read:
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Beginning theory by Peter Barry
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Literary theory by Terry Eagleton
Update yourself with award-winning authors- This is not difficult if you read beyond your syllabus. Some of the awards to keep track of are:
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The Nobel prize
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The booker prize
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Sahitya Akademi Award
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Gyaanpith (for Indian regional literature translated into English)
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Pulitzer Prize
Apart from these strategies, I suggest becoming an avid reader and reading beyond your syllabus, and also practicing writing book reviews. All this will help you make a way for the DU English Literature program.
Is it really difficult to get into PhD economics programs of universities like DSE, ISI or JNU with an M.A. Economics degree from IGNOU?
PhD or research is all about finding out new concepts. Thus we provide a deeper in already existing knowledge. PhD in Social Science is very much different from that of pure sciences, yet the goal is the same. As you know for doing research/PhD at the university level, the qualification required is PG degree. Every university has different criteria for selecting candidates.
As you know DSE, JNU, ISI, IEW, IIPA, and IIMs are the prime institutions for teaching, learning and researching in economics, management and public administration.
If you are willing to get into one of these institutions, a Master’s from IGNOU will have the same value as that from any other university. To get selected into these prestigious institutions, you will have to pass through a rigorous selection process of
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Entrance
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Group discussion
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Personal interview
Moreover you will have to provide testimonials from your professors about your academic developments.
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