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17. BAFHI – Bachelor of Arts (History)
BAFHI – Bachelor of Arts (History)
Programme Overview
Particulars | Details |
Programme Name | BAFHI – Bachelor of Arts (History) |
Programme Type | Degree Programme |
Mode of Learning | Open Distance Learning (ODL) |
School | School of Social Sciences |
Duration | Minimum Duration: 36 Months |
Medium of Instruction | English & Hindi |
Specialization | History |
Eligibility Criteria | 10+2 or equivalent qualification |
Programme Fee | Rs. 5,300/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable |
Programme Coordinator | Information not specified |
About the Programme
The Bachelor of Arts (History) – BAFHI programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Indian and world history, historical traditions, political developments, cultural transformations, and historiography. The programme focuses on developing analytical, research, and interpretative skills through the study of historical events and civilizations across different periods.
The course introduces learners to ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history along with European history and historical writing traditions. It also includes interdisciplinary subjects related to psychology, statistics, social sciences, and value education to provide a broader academic perspective.
This programme is suitable for students interested in careers in teaching, civil services, research, archaeology, museums, journalism, heritage management, and higher studies in history and social sciences.
Course Structure
Semester 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BHIM-162 | History of Bharat (From 8th Century to 17th Century CE) | As prescribed by the university |
Semester 3
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BHIC-133 | History of India from c. 1206 to 1707 | As prescribed by the university |
BHIE-145 | Some Aspects of European History: c. 1789–1945 | As prescribed by the university |
BHIC-107 | History of India – IV (c. 1206–1550) | As prescribed by the university |
BHIC-105 | History of India – III (c. 750–1206) | As prescribed by the university |
Semester 5
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BHIC-112 | History of India – VII (c. 1605–1750) | As prescribed by the university |
Semester 6
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BHIE-144 | Traditions of History Writing in India | As prescribed by the university |
Year 1
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
MLIP-002 | Project | 4 Credits |
BHIM-161 | History of Bharat From Earliest Times to 700 CE | As prescribed by the university |
Additional Courses
Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
BMDG-171 | Disability, Society and Culture | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-161 | Foundations of Psychology | 4 Credits |
BPCC-108 | Statistical Methods for Psychological Research-II | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-109 | Developmental Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
BPCC-110 | Applied Social Psychology | As prescribed by the university |
BEDSV-101 | Value Education | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-161 | Basic Statistical Methods | As prescribed by the university |
BSTM-162 | Elementary Probability and Probability Distributions | As prescribed by the university |
BPCM-163 | Understanding Psychological Disorders | As prescribed by the university |