The Ph.D. in History is a doctoral research programme that focuses on advanced study and original research in historical processes, events, and interpretations across regional, national, and global contexts. The course aims to develop scholars with a critical understanding of the past and the ability to contribute new insights to historical scholarship through rigorous research and analysis.
The programme offers research opportunities in areas such as ancient, medieval, and modern Indian history, Northeast Indian history, world history, historiography, cultural and social history, economic and political history, and archaeology. Students engage in advanced coursework in research methodology, theory, and historiographical trends before conducting independent research under expert supervision, using both primary and secondary sources.
Career opportunities for Ph.D. holders in History include academic and research positions in universities, museums, archives, cultural institutions, and think tanks. Graduates are also well-prepared for roles as historians, curators, writers, policy researchers, and consultants in government departments, heritage management organizations, and international institutions dedicated to cultural preservation and historical research.
