What are the various PG degree courses available in Humanities and Social Sciences stream?

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    Manpreet Kaur | Contributor-Level 10

    11 months ago

    Hi,

    To answer your question, sharing the options available for PG courses in Humanities and Social Sciences stream for humanities UG students:

    Humanities and Social Sciences PG Course
    MA EnglishAnalyzes literary works, critical theory, and cultural context
    MA EconomicsOffers advanced study in economic theory, quantitative analysis, and policy
    MA SociologyExamines complex social structures, cultural dynamics, and social change
    MA PhilosophyExplores ethical theories, logic, and metaphysical questions
    MA Political Science Studies advanced theories in politics, governance, and international relations
    MA HistoryEntails the study of historical research, analysis of events,
    MA GeographyFocuses on human-environment interaction, spatial analysis, and geographic information systems
    MA PsychologyFocuses on in-depth psychological theories and therapeutic techniques
    MA in AnthropologyStudies human societies, cultural practices, and biological evolution
    MA in LinguisticsInvestigates language structure, phonetics, and semantics,
    MSW  (Master of Social Work)Deals in advanced social work methods, advocacy, and community welfare
    MA in International RelationsExamines global politics, diplomacy, and foreign policy
    MA in Communication StudiesStudies media theory, communication strategies, and social influence
    Master of Public Administration (MPA) Focuses on public sector management, policy analysis, and governance
    Master of Library Science (MLibSc) Advanced study in library management, digital archiving, and information science

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Humanities and Social Science is ranked #7 as per Shiksha Popularity Ranking, #151 by QS Rankings, #126 by THE and #51 by ARWU. Rankings for Humanities and Social Science specialised courses are given in the table below.

Ranking Bodies

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2025

THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

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QS - Sociology

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Humanities and Social Science specialisation is ranked #72 by QS Rankings, #126 by THE (Times Higher Education) and #1 by Shiksha. Rankings for programs under humanities and social Science specialisation are mentioned in the table below:

Ranking Bodies

2024

2025

QS - Sociology

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QS - Politics

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THE (Times Higher Education) - Psychology

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Joining the best Humanities and Social Sciences colleges in India can be worthwhile for you. For that, you need to check its ROI. Listed below are some colleges along with their tuition fees:

College Name

Tuition Fee

Annual Median Package

Hindu College CoursesINR 51,600 - INR 80,610INR 9.24 LPA - INR 9.5 LPA
Hansraj College CoursesINR 432 - INR 540INR 7 LPA
BHU CoursesINR 1.92 lakhINR 8 LPA - INR 11.8 LPA
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai CoursesINR 20,000 - INR 1.84 lakhINR 6.23 LPA - INR 6.89 LPA
Lady Shri Ram College for Women CoursesINR 60,810 - INR 76,470INR 9.2 LPA - INR 10.2 LPA

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from official website/ media reports/ NIRF website and may vary.

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