MA in History and Philosophy (MAHP)

Kathmandu University
2 years
Rs.
Updated December 10, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

1+

Summary

Short description
Two-year, 60-credit program integrating history, philosophy, society, technology, and environment to create analytically mature, research-oriented graduates capable of addressing Southasian socio-ecological realities.

Description
Curriculum built on historical and philosophical inquiry, linguistic depth, fieldwork, and thematic specializations. Program emphasizes deep engagement with texts, conceptual maturity, quality research, and professional skilling. Students work across three streams—Society, Technology, Environment—supported by labs and intensive field immersion. Structure advances historically grounded thinking, philosophical analysis, community engagement, and interdisciplinary problem-formulation.

 

Description

Curricular structure (table)

SemesterTypeCourses
ICoreFoundations of History (HPFH 501, 3) • History and Taxonomy (HPHT 502, 3) • Foundations of Philosophy (HPFP 503, 3) • Other Languages (HPOL 504, 3) • History & Philosophy Ideas Lab (HPLB 505, 3)
IICoreAdvanced History (HPAH 506, 3) • Philosophy and Taxonomy (HPPT 507, 3) • Advanced Philosophy (HPAP 508, 3) • Classical Language (HPCL 509, 3) • History & Philosophy Innovation Lab (HPLB 510, 3)
IIIElectives: SocietyPrivate & Public Spheres (HHPS 601, 3) • Economic Processes & Networks (HPEN 602, 3) • Ideals & Norms (HPPN 603, 3) • Power Pathways (HPIN 604, 3) • Fieldwork 1 (HPFW 605, 3)
IIIElectives: TechnologyProduction (HPPN 606, 3) • Infrastructures (HPIN 607, 3) • Information Interfaces (HPII 608, 3) • Control & Access (HPCA 609, 3) • Fieldwork 2 (HPFW 610, 3)
IIIElectives: EnvironmentAtmospheric Studies (HPAS 611, 3) • Water Cycles (HPHC 612, 3) • Life & its Conditions (HPLC 613, 3) • Earth Systems (HPES 614, 3) • Fieldwork 3 (HPFW 615, 3)
IVCoreResearch Writing (HPRW 616, 3) • Research Practice (HPRP 617, 3) • Thesis (HPMT 618, 9)

Features

Salient features
• Thematic integration of History, Philosophy, Society, Technology, Environment
• Strong grounding in textual interpretation, linguistic competence, and contextual analysis
• Classical and contemporary language learning
• Labs for historical-philosophical experimentation
• Mandatory fieldwork to anchor research in lived realities
• Continual assessment and task-based pedagogy
• Community engagement and academic freedom embedded in program design

 

Admission Process

Eligibility
• Minimum 50% aggregate or CGPA 2.0 in any undergraduate discipline
• Exceptional nonformal achievements may be considered in rare cases
• Required ranking in ALT-HuS (Advanced Level Test for Humanities in Southasia)

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects
• Historian
• Philosopher
• Researcher
• Public intellectual
• Policy analyst
• Planner
• Diplomat
• Public servant
• Journalist
• Art/literary critic
• Social commentator
• Public communicator
• Community leader
• Academic
• I/NGO project specialist
• Social activist

 

Colleges Offering This Course

Kathmandu University School of Arts