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32. BAHIH – Bachelor of Arts Honours History
  1. BAHIH – Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History

Programme Overview

Particulars

Details

Programme Name

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History

Programme Code

BAHIH

Programme Type

Degree

Mode of Learning

Open Distance Learning (ODL)

School

School of Social Sciences

Duration

Minimum Duration: 3 Years (36 Months)
Maximum Duration: 6 Years (72 Months)

Medium of Instruction

English & Hindi

Specialization

History

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 or its equivalent

Fee Structure

₹5,300/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable

Programme Coordinator

Sri. Ajay Mahurkar

Contact Number

011-29572726

Email ID

ajaymahurkar@ignou.ac.in

About the Programme

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) History programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of Indian and World History from ancient to modern times. The programme covers political, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual developments across different historical periods.

Students gain knowledge about:

  • Ancient Indian History
  • Medieval Indian History
  • Modern Indian History
  • European History
  • History of China and Japan
  • Environmental History
  • History Writing Traditions
  • Social and Cultural Transformations

The programme helps students develop analytical thinking, research ability, critical understanding, and historical interpretation skills.

It is highly beneficial for students preparing for:

  • UPSC & State PCS Examinations
  • UGC NET/JRF
  • Teaching Careers
  • Research & Higher Education
  • Archaeology & Heritage Studies
  • Journalism & Civil Services

Course Structure

Semester 1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BHIC-101

History of India – I

6

BHIC-102

Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World

6

BHIE-143

History of Environment

6

BHIE-142

History of Modern East Asia: Japan (1868–1945)

6

BHIE-141

History of China: c. 1840–1978

6

Semester 2

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BHIC-103

History of India – II

6

BHIC-104

Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval World

6

Semester 3

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BHIC-105

History of India – III (c. 750 – 1206)

6

BHIC-106

Rise of the Modern West – I

6

BHIC-107

History of India – IV (c. 1206 – 1550)

6

Semester 4

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BHIC-108

Rise of the Modern West – II

6

BHIC-109

History of India – V (c. 1550 – 1605)

6

BHIC-110

History of India – VI (c. 1750 – 1857)

6

Semester 5

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BHIC-111

History of Modern Europe – I (c. 1780 – 1939)

6

BHIC-112

History of India – VII (c. 1605 – 1750)

6

Semester 6

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

BHIC-113

History of India – VIII (c. 1857 – 1950)

6

BHIC-114

History of Modern Europe – II (c. 1780 – 1939)

6

BHIE-144

Traditions of History Writing in India

6