MES COllege

Dept. of Islamic History

Exploring History, Culture & Legacy

Programme Overview

MA Islamic History

Islamic history generally refers to the historical study of Islam and Islamic civilization. Islamic history provides the opportunity to study the developments of Islamic thought and Muslim societies from a broad multidisciplinary perspective. It includes the range of foundational documents, traditions, institutions and history of Muslims throughout the world. This interdisciplinary field therefore includes history, religion, philosophy, anthropology, Arabic language and literature, as well as literatures in other languages including Persian, Turkish, Urdu, Arabic-Malayalam, and remains responsive to new discoveries, interpretations, ideologies and theories.

Eligibility Criteria

Any B.A. (Bachelor of Arts) degree of this University or equivalent* degree, with at least 50% marks or equivalent CGPA for Part III (excluding subsidiaries)/Core. OBC/OEC candidates are eligible to relaxation up to 5%. SC/ST/PwD candidates need only to get a pass.

Programme Outcomes (PO)

PO1

Knowledge Acquisition: Demonstrate a profound understanding of knowledge trends and their impact on the chosen discipline of study.

PO2

Communication, Collaboration, Inclusiveness, and Leadership: Become a team player who drives positive change through effective communication, collaborative acumen, transformative leadership, and a dedication to inclusivity.

PO3

Professional Skills: Demonstrate professional skills to navigate diverse career paths with confidence and adaptability.

PO4

Digital Intelligence: Demonstrate proficiency in varied digital and technological tools to understand and interact with the digital world, thus effectively processing complex information.

PO5

Scientific Awareness and Critical Thinking: Emerge as an innovative problemsolver and impactful mediator, applying scientific understanding and critical thinking to address challenges and advance sustainable solutions.

PO6

Human Values, Professional Ethics, and Societal and Environmental Responsibility: Become a responsible leader, characterized by an unwavering commitment to human values, ethical conduct, and a fervent dedication to the well-being of society and the environment.

PO7

Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship: Emerge as a researcher and entrepreneurial leader, forging collaborative partnerships with industry, academia, and communities to contribute enduring solutions for local, regional, and global development.
Career Opportunities
Pursue careers as teachers, researchers, historians
Civil service aspirants
Cultural officers
Administrators
Journalists
NGO professionals, and social workers
Progress to Ph.D., B.Ed., NET/JRF
Other academic and professional pathways in India and abroad.

Admission Open For 2026

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