M.A or Master of Arts is a post-graduate degree level course which is usually of two years duration. Candidates who have graduation degree can do MA course. MA is a specialized course in which the candidates are given in-depth knowledge in the course chosen by them. This course is available in various subjects including English, Hindi and other regional languages and foreign languages. There are different modes of M. A. course such as regular, online , distance education mode. This degree can be done by those people whose subjects want to study in the subject of social science like history, communication study, diplomacy, public administration, political science and other subjects.
If you want to do MA course then you have to complete 3 or 4 years BA course. Bachelor's degree should be from a university which is recognized by the UGC (University Grants Commission) of India and students must have passed in Bachelor's degree with at least 50% marks(45% for reserve category). The admissions to the M. A. Courses are done on the basis of both merit list and entrance examination. After completing MA students can opt for further studies such as M.Phil or PhD in their relevant subjects.
M.A Entrance Exams
Popular M. A. Entrance exams are:
* TISSNET
* IPUCET
* PUCET
* CUCET
* TUEE
* MGU CAT
* AUCET
* ITM NEST
* JNUET
* CPGET Exams
M.A. (Master Of Arts) Course Specializations
There are many courses in MA Course, out of which you can do specializations in any one topic. Given below some list of specializations in Master of Arts.
* Master of Arts in English
* Master of Arts in Hindi
* Master of Arts in History
* Master of Arts in International Relations
* Master of Arts in Psychology
* Master of Arts in Economics
* Master of Arts in Political Science
* Master of Arts in Education
* Master of Arts in Sociology
* Master of Arts in Fine Arts
* Master of Arts in Gender Studies and many more
Top M. A. Job Profiles
Post completing MA, students are offered a wide set of job profiles, starting from teachers to part-time professors, managerial positions to owning a start-up. The various job profiles a candidate can be offered post completing an MA degree in relevant subjects are:
* Content Writer
* Journalist
* Social Worker
* Teacher
* Consultant
* Human resource manager
* Assistant professor
