MA History Philosophy and Sociology at MISHA

Manipal

Collaborate across Disciplines and Specialise with Intent

The MA program at Manipal Institute of Social Sciences, Humanities, and Arts (MISHA), MAHE, takes a research-oriented approach to blend multidisciplinary learning with domain depth through coursework, faculty mentorship and thesis writing. It is a one-of-a-kind program that has been curated from diverse expertise in English, European Studies, History, Philosophy, and Sociology.

You will build on a first semester of foundation courses to study domain and focus courses in the second and third semesters. The final semester is devoted to formulating and writing an original work of research with strong mentorship. You will graduate with a MA degree in the domain of your choice with advanced disciplinary knowledge and robust research capabilities that prepare you for doctoral study and diverse professional pathways.

Program Highlights

Multidisciplinary Academic Foundation: Build a thoughtful balance between multidisciplinary breadth and domain expertise.

Domain‑Specific MA Degree: Inculcate advanced subject expertise and graduate with an MA in your chosen domain. E.g. MA English, MA European Studies, MA Sociology, etc.

Diverse Pedagogy: Develop broad-based research capabilities blended with interactive learning, MOOCs, and self-directed study.

Study Abroad Opportunities: Choose a semester/year exchange abroad or dual-degree options through our robust network of international partner universities.

Faculty Mentorship: Work closely with a faculty mentor to develop a substantive thesis which equips you with requisite writing and research skills to chart a pathway to doctoral research in India and abroad.

Industry Readiness

Acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in higher education, research, and corporate and social sectors.

Research Scope

Write a substantive thesis under faculty guidance and cultivate deep disciplinary knowledge alongside broad-based research capabilities.

Advanced Exposure

Participate in workshops, conferences and guest lectures by reputed scholars and artists. Learn foreign and Indian languages, like French, German, Spanish, Kannada, Tulu or Conversational Sanskrit, when offered as open elective or certificate courses.

Industry Readiness

Acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in higher education, research, and corporate and social sectors.

Industry Readiness

Acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in higher education, research, and corporate and social sectors.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Develop advanced disciplinary knowledge in your chosen field of study.

Apply interdisciplinary perspectives to complex academic and social questions.

Conduct independent research through thesis writing and scholarly engagement.

Communicate complex ideas effectively through analytical writing and presentations.

Prepare for doctoral research or professional roles requiring strong critical and research skills

International Partnerships

Our vast network of international partner universities offers students unparalleled global exposure widening their career opportunities and higher education pathways.

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Submit MISHA Admission Form (AF)

Personal Interview (PI)

Provisional Admission Offer

Admission Formalities

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Building Foundations in Humanities and Social Sciences

The first semester comprises of 5 foundation courses from varied domains that provide you exposure to different disciplinary methodologies. At the end of the first semester, you will choose a domain specialisation between English, European Studies, History, Philosophy and Sociology. In the second semester, you will study 4 domain courses and a course on research methods. By the end of the first year of the program, you will have earned 40 credits.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program fees

General:

INR 2,16,000

Total Program fees

NRI/Foreign:

USD 3,500

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Multidisciplinary Academic Foundation: Build a thoughtful balance between multidisciplinary breadth and domain expertise.

Domain‑Specific MA Degree: Inculcate advanced subject expertise and graduate with an MA in your chosen domain. E.g. MA English, MA European Studies, MA Sociology, etc.

Diverse Pedagogy: Develop broad-based research capabilities blended with interactive learning, MOOCs, and self-directed study.

Study Abroad Opportunities: Choose a semester/year exchange abroad or dual-degree options through our robust network of international partner universities.

Industry Readiness

Acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in higher education, research, and corporate and social sectors.

Research Scope

Write a substantive thesis under faculty guidance and cultivate deep disciplinary knowledge alongside broad-based research capabilities.

Advanced Exposure

Industry Readiness

Acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in higher education, research, and corporate and social sectors.

Industry Readiness

Acquire the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in higher education, research, and corporate and social sectors.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

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