M.A. Cultural Studies Course, Eligibility, Syllabus, Career, Top Institutes, Fees

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M.A. Cultural Studies is a postgraduate level program which is of 2-year duration. Candidates holding Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent from a recognized university are eligible to apply for this course. Admission to this course will be offered strictly on the basis of candidate’s performance in the entrance examination conducted by the respective College/ University followed by Personal Interview.

Some of the top colleges offering M.A. Cultural Studies course across India are listed below:

Tezpur University
Jain University
Kuvempu University
Assam Women’s University
Centre for the Study of Culture and Society, Bangalore

The average fee to pursue this course ranges from INR 30,000 to 94,000.

Students who are interested in learning about our Culture and love to explore the culture around the world are well suited to this job. M.A. Cultural Studies course provides an intensive study in Cultural Theory. With the help of this course, students get to know the formations, roles, struggles and changes within and among various cultures.

The career options in M.A. Cultural Studies course includes employment in various fields such as in Colleges and Universities, Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres, Film Industry, Cultural Ministry, Heritage Sites etc. On completion of the program, students can opt for jobs of diverse profiles such as a Lecturer/ Teacher, Cultural Researcher, Museum Administrator, Documentary Filmmaker etc. Master’s degree holders in Cultural Studies will get an average annual salary ranging between INR 2,00,000 to INR 6,00,000 and this salary depends on the knowledge and experience of the candidate.

M.A. Cultural Studies: Course Highlights

Course Level	Post Graduate
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester System
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent
Admission	Entrance Test followed by Personal Interview
Course Fee	Between INR 30,000 to INR 94,000
Average Starting Salary	INR 2,00,000 to INR 6,00,000
Top Recruiting Organizations	Jain University, National Museums, Archaeological Survey of India etc.
Top Recruiting Areas	College and Universities, Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres, Film Industry, Cultural Ministry, Heritage Sites etc.
Top Job Profiles	Lecturer/ Teacher, Cultural Researcher, Museum Administrator, Documentary Film maker etc.

Top Colleges for Master of Arts [MA] (Cultural Studies)

M.A. Cultural Studies: What is it about?

M.A. Cultural Studies program focuses on the Culture of a nation i.e. about how different cultures came into existence and how they evolve. This course also focuses on our heritage to boast of and students also get to explore various cultures and lives of primitive people.

Students desirous of making their career in Cultural Studies and are willing to do research in this field are well suited for M.A. Cultural Studies course. Candidates seeking admission to this course must possess skills such as logical and management skills, leadership skills and the most important of all is that they must be curious to explore new things.

After the completion of M.A. Cultural Studies program, students can opt for jobs in various fields such as in Colleges and University, Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres, Film Industry, Cultural Ministry, Heritage Sites etc. as a Lecturer/ Teacher, Cultural Researcher, Museum Administrator, Documentary Film maker etc.

M.A. Cultural Studies: Top Institutes

A list of some of the top institutes across India offering this course is provided in the table given below:

Name of the Institute	Location	Average Course Fee
Tezpur University	Tezpur	INR 55,000
Jain University	Bangalore, Karnataka	INR 94,000
Kuvempu University	Shimoga	INR 32,000
Assam Women’s University	Jorhat, Assam	INR 30,000
Centre for the Study of Culture and Society	Bangalore, Karnataka	INR 35,000

M.A. Cultural Studies: Eligibility Criteria

Students who wish to pursue M.A. Cultural Studies must hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent from a recognized university. To get admitted to this course, students have to clear the cut-off marks decided by the respective College or University in the entrance test.

M.A. Cultural Studies: Admission Procedure

Candidates interested to pursue M.A. Cultural Studies will get admission strictly on the basis of their performance in the entrance examination conducted by the College/ University followed by Personal Interview. Admission to this course will start from August. Students desirous of seeking admission to this course can fill the application form either online or offline.

For online submission of application form, candidates have to visit the official website of the College/ University and fill the application form correctly. On successful registration, the admission authorities will contact you after which you have to visit the college/ university in person with all the documents required such as Graduation Mark Sheet, Degree, ID proof and Photographs as part of the admission process. Candidates who wish to apply offline are required to purchase the form along with a brochure from the College and submit the same after filling it correctly.

The list of colleges offering M.A. Cultural Studies program along with their admission procedure is given below:

Tezpur University	Entrance Test + Interview
Jain University	Entrance Test + Interview
Kuvempu University	Entrance Test + Interview
Assam Women’s University	Entrance Test + Interview
Centre for the Study of Culture and Society	Entrance Test + Interview

After receiving application forms from all students, the College/ University mentioned above will release their individual cut-off percent in the entrance examination for admission to M.A. Cultural Studies course. Only those candidates will get admission to this course who qualify the cut-off marks decided by the College/ University and on meeting other admission requirements.

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M.A. Cultural Studies: Syllabus and Course Description

After getting admission to M.A. Cultural Studies program, students need to study the under mentioned subjects. The details of subjects that students have to study while pursuing this course are provided in the table given below:

Subjects of Study
Unit 1: Varieties of Cultural Studies I	Unit 11: Decolonizing Social Trends
Unit 2: Comparative Science of Cultural Studies I, Introduction	Unit 12: Research Methodology III – Practical
Unit 3: Research Methodology Introduction	Unit 13: Varieties of Cultural Studies II, Indian
Unit 4: Reconstructing the Disciplines – History	Unit 14: Reconstructing the Disciplines – Sociology
Unit 5: Text- Orientalism – Edward Said	Unit 15: Text – The Interpretation of Caste – Quigley
Unit 6: Understanding Western Culture	Unit 16: Modern Indian Political Thoughts
Unit 7: Research Methodology II – Argumentation and Research Skills	Unit 17: History and Philosophy of Science
Unit 8: Reconstructing the Disciplines – Political Science	Unit 18: Conceptualizing Cultural Differences
Unit 9: Text- Hind Swaraj – M.K. Gandhi	Unit 19: Reconstructing the Disciplines – Anthropology and Folklore
Unit 10: Colonial and Post-Colonial Views on Indian History – Major Trends	Unit 20: Select Articles on Anthropology and Folklore

M.A. Cultural Studies: Career Prospects

M.A. Cultural Studies is a job-oriented course the duration of which is 2 years. This course can be pursued by students holding a Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline or equivalent from a recognized university. Admission to this course will be offered strictly on the basis of candidate’s performance in the entrance examination conducted by the respective College/ University followed by Personal Interview.

This course is important for students as it helps them in learning about our culture and ancient civilization and they get to know about various aspects of culture. It also helps students in enhancing their communication and leadership skills. Several opportunities exist for students holding a Master’s degree in this field. Various jobs exist for M.A. Cultural Studies degree holders such as in Colleges and Universities, Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres, Film Industry, Cultural Ministry, Heritage Sites etc.

A person holding M.A. Cultural Studies degree could work in the following profiles on completion of this course:

Lecturer/ Teacher
Cultural Researcher
Museum Administrator
Documentary Film maker

M.A. Cultural Studies Top Recruiters

Jain University
National Museums
Archaeological Survey of India
Govt. Organizations

M.A. Cultural Studies: Salary Trends

M.A. Cultural Studies is very popular among students as it is related to the culture of a nation. This course helps in enhancing leadership skills of students. The average salary offered to Master’s degree holders in Cultural Studies ranges from INR 18,000 to INR 50,000 per month and this salary depends on candidate’s experience and knowledge. If you crave exploring archaeological sites and historical monuments, then this course proves to be best fit for you.

Job Profile	Job Description	Average Annual Salary (INR)
Cultural Researcher	A Cultural Researcher is a person who studies about the various traits in Culture and history	INR 4,00,000 to INR 6,00,000 per year
Museum Administrator	A Museum Administrator is the one who manages a Museum and handles all responsibilities related to a museum.	INR 3,00,000 to INR 6,00,000 per year
Documentary Film maker	A Documentary Film Maker is the one who make documentaries or produces films.	INR 3,00,000 to INR 5,00,000
Lecturer/ Teacher	One can work as a teacher/ Lecturer in Colleges and teach students about the Culture.	INR 3,00,000 to INR 6,00,000