Master of Arts in Nepal Bhasa

Tribhuwan University
2 years
Rs.
Updated December 2, 2025

University

Tribhuwan University

Duration

2 years

Fee

Rs.

Colleges

11+

Summary

Two-year TU postgraduate program centered on Nepal Bhasa and the broader interdisciplinary field of Newa Studies, covering language, literature, culture, history, epigraphy, religion, and society.
Program delivers integrated knowledge of Newa civilization. Scope includes linguistics, literature, history, cultural studies, philosophical traditions, heritage studies, archival science, and criticism. Focus extends beyond language to full civilizational analysis. Final-year thesis builds research capability for advanced academic pathways such as MPhil and PhD in Newa Studies. Medium of instruction is Nepal Bhasa.

 

Description

Curricular structure

First Semester

PaperCourse CodeCredit HoursSubject
INB 5013General Linguistics
IINB 5023Nepal Bhasa Prose
IIINB 5033History of Nepal
IVNB 5043Eastern Criticism Theory
VNB 5053Newar Folklore

Second Semester

PaperCourse CodeCredit HoursSubject
VINB 5513Newar Historical Linguistics
VIINB 5523Nepal Bhasa Poetry
VIIINB 5533Religion, Philosophy, and Culture
IXNB 5543Western Criticism Theory and Nepal Bhasa Criticism
XNB 5553Archival Science

Third Semester

PaperCourse CodeCredit HoursSubject
XINB 6013Translation Studies
XIINB 6023Nepal Bhasa Narrative
XIIINB 6033Research Methodology and Academic Writing
XIVNB 6043History of Western Literature
XVNB 6053Archival Editing

Fourth Semester

PaperCourse CodeCredit HoursSubject
XVINB 6513Socio- and Ethno-linguistics
XVIINB 6523Nepal Bhasa Drama
XVIIINB 6533Newar Heritage
XIXNB 6543History of Nepal Bhasa Literature
XXNB 6556Research Paper

Evaluation summary

  • Internal assessment: 40% (attendance 5, participation 5, internal exam 30).
  • Semester-end exam: 60%, 3-hour written exam.
  • Passing grade: minimum B- (2.7).
  • Grade scale: A (4.0), A- (3.7), B+ (3.3), B- (2.7), F (0.0).

 

Features

Salient features

  • Curriculum structured across four semesters with compulsory and elective components.
  • Discipline designed as full “Newa Studies,” not only a language program.
  • Thesis required in fourth semester linked to specialization from earlier semesters.
  • Evaluation through internal assessment + semester exam (40/60 split).
  • Grading based on standard TU letter-grade system.
  • Medium of instruction: Nepal Bhasa.

Admission Process

Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university.
  • Must pass entrance examination administered by TU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences (FOHSS).

Admission process

  • Submit application as per FOHSS guidelines.
  • Sit for entrance exam conducted by Dean’s Office.
  • Merit-based selection from entrance result.
  • Enroll in one of the offering campuses.

 

Job Prospects

Job prospects

  • Nepal Bhasa language educator
  • Researcher in Newa Studies
  • Cultural documentation and archival specialist
  • Museum and heritage officer
  • Cultural program coordinator
  • Translator and linguistic consultant
  • Roles in local government requiring Nepal Bhasa communication skills
  • Roles in institutions working on Newar culture, epigraphy, or literature
  • Foundation for MPhil/PhD in Newa Studies, linguistics, culture, or history

Colleges Offering This Course

Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus

Hari Khetan Bahumukhi Campus

Drabya Shah Multiple Campus

Babai Multiple Campus

Hetauda School of Management and Social Sciences

Central Department of Hindi | Tribhuvan University

Myanglung Campus

Richmond International College

Post Graduate (Degree) Campus, Biratnagar

Tribhuvan Multiple Campus Palpa

Doti Multiple Campus