Overview

The B.A. (Hons. with Research) in History is a flexible and forward-thinking 3-year or 4-year undergraduate program aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Offered by SGT University, Gurgaon — one of India’s top institutions for Social Sciences — this program builds a strong foundation in history and historical thinking, historical methodology. It offers specializations in archival research, archaeology, history writing, creative thinking, and above all, it equips students to think historically with an interdisciplinary approach that provides a foundation to all other disciplines, including humanities, social sciences, medical sciences, and the discipline of geography. The various courses embedded in the degree program familiarize students with fundamental debates on Indian and global history, situating India in the global world while developing their critical and analytical skills.

It will prepare students for impactful careers in civil services, media and publishing, public policy, research, archives, museums, tourism, and law.

Students can opt for a 3-year Bachelor's Degree or a 4-year Honours with Research Degree, based on their career ambitions.

Our Approach to History Learning
At SGT University, history isn’t about memorizing dates—it’s about asking questions and exploring stories of the past that shape our present. We treat history as a journey of ideas, cultures, and people, open to different interpretations.
You’ll learn not just from books, but also from archives, films, maps, museums, and even field visits to archaeological sites and monuments. Together, we’ll explore questions like:

How did Indian civilization evolve?

How did we become “modern”?

How do cinema, print, and literature shape how we see the world?

How do colonialism, heritage, and the environment continue to affect us today?

Our program is designed to encourage you to think critically, connect the dots, and see history as a living, exciting process that explains the world we live in.

B.A. (Hons. with Research) in History Subjects and Syllabus

The B.A. (Hons. with Research) in History syllabus encompasses a diverse range of subjects within the field of History, along with skill development and interdisciplinary learning, with a special focus on: culture, religion, texts, art and architecture, and ideas; states, empires, politics, and societies; intellectual traditions, movements, partitions, and after.

Core History Areas:

Early Bio-cultural evolutions

Ancient Indian civilisations

World civilisations

Medieval India and the world

Wars and revolutions of the world

Importance of European history

British Raj and Indian experience

Freedom Struggles in India and the Global South

History of Modern India and South Asia

The Twentieth Century Partitions Contemporary India

Course Structure: B.A. (Hons with Research) in History

Discipline Specific Electives (DSE): Sociology, Political Science, International Relations

Discipline Specific Electives (DSE): Sociology, Political Science, International Relations

Skill Enhancement Courses (SEC): Foreign Language (German/ Spanish/ French), Content Writing, SPSS, CSAT, Field Learning Techniques, documentary making, archival research, heritage walks and tourism, Oral History Interviews, and archaeology.