MA History

Tribhuwan University
2 years
Rs.
Updated November 30, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs.

Summary

Two-year, four-semester TU postgraduate program focused on advanced historical study, research methods, global and Nepali history, and specialized thematic or regional analysis.
Program provides intensive training in historiography, historical theory, archival and museum studies, global and national historical processes, and thematic fields such as diplomacy, political history, socio-ethnic studies, military history, rural history, and conflict studies. Emphasizes critical reading, analytical writing, research design, and production of original historical scholarship under faculty supervision.

 

Description

Curricular Structure (Table)

Semester I

CodeSubjectCredits
HIST 501Theories and Philosophy of History3
HIST 502Major Events of International History up to 19453
HIST 503Historical Studies of Tourism3
HIST 504Political History of Nepal up to 19513
HIST 505History of Modern India (1947–2019)3

Semester II

CodeSubjectCredits
HIST 551Major Events of International History (1945–2021)3
HIST 552Recent Political History of Nepal (1951–2015)3
HIST 553Administrative History of Nepal up to 20153
HIST 554Historical Study of East Asian Nations3
HIST 555Oral History3

Semester III

CodeSubject TitleCredits
HIST 601Socio-ethnic History of Nepal3
HIST 602Research Methodology in History3
HIST 603Archival Science and Museology3
Group A (Select one) 3
HIST 604.1Regional History of Nepal 
HIST 604.2Rural History of Nepal 
HIST 604.3Military History of Nepal 
Group B (Select one) 3
HIST 605.1Constitutional History of Nepal 
HIST 605.2Political History of South Asians 
HIST 605.3Legal History of Nepal 

Semester IV

CodeSubject TitleCredits
HIST 651History of Diplomacy and International Relations3
HIST 652Economic History of Nepal3
HIST 653Diplomatic History of Nepal3
Group C (Select one) 3
HIST 654.1History of Conflict and Peace in Nepal 
HIST 654.2Trans-Himalayan Studies 
HIST 654.3Cultural and Religious History of Nepal 
HIST 655Thesis6

Features

Features
• Strong grounding in historical theory and methodology
• Structured regional, national, thematic, and comparative history courses
• Multiple specialization pathways (regional, military, political, legal, cultural)
• Emphasis on archival research, oral history, and museological training
• Thesis component with supervised original research
• Suitable for academic, research, teaching, and heritage-sector careers

 

Admission Process

Eligibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Arts or related field recognized by Tribhuvan University

 

Job Prospects

Job Prospects
• Historian
• Museum curator or archivist
• Researcher
• Lecturer or secondary-level history teacher
• Analyst or writer
• Cultural heritage specialist
• Consultant for NGOs/INGOs and research organizations
• Academic track leading to MPhil/PhD