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The University Guide

Postgraduate Degrees

15 degree guides

law 1-2 years
LLM

The postgraduate law degree for specialisation. Taken after LLB, BA LLB, or BBA LLB. CLAT PG for NLU admission; also available at UK and US universities for international careers.

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Social Sciences 2 years
MA Development Studies

A postgraduate degree in the political economy of development, covering poverty, inequality, and structural transformation in the Global South. Key programmes at TISS Mumbai and IDS Sussex.

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Social Sciences 2 years
MA Economics

Two-year postgraduate degree in economic theory, policy analysis, and quantitative methods. Suited to civil services, development, economic journalism, and PhD study in India and abroad.

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Humanities 2 years
MA English

A postgraduate humanities degree in literary research, critical theory, and cultural analysis. Prepares graduates for academic careers, ELT, publishing, creative writing, and doctoral study.

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Humanities 2 years
MA History

A postgraduate degree in historical research, theory, and methodology. Develops archival and analytical skills for academic careers, civil services, heritage, and doctoral research.

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Social Sciences 2 years
MA International Relations

A postgraduate degree in IR theory, security, diplomacy, and global governance. India's premier programme is at JNU SIS; internationally at Fletcher School, LSE, and Aberystwyth.

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Social Sciences 2 years
MA Political Science

A two-year postgraduate degree in political theory, Indian politics, and comparative politics. Gateway to civil services, research, and policy careers in India and globally.

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Public Policy 1-2 years
MA Public Policy

A postgraduate degree in policy analysis and governance. Key Indian routes via TISS and Azim Premji University; globally through Harvard Kennedy School, Blavatnik Oxford, and LKY School.

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Social Sciences 2 years
MA Sociology

A postgraduate degree that deepens sociological theory and research competency. Prepares graduates for research, development, policy, civil services, and doctoral study.

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Commerce & Management 2 years
MBA

A 2-year postgraduate management degree accepted by employers worldwide. The dominant MBA gateway in India is CAT; GMAT opens international programmes at ISB, IIMs, and global business schools.

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Computing & Data 1-2 years
MSc Data Science

A 1-2 year postgraduate degree combining machine learning, statistics, and data engineering. Fastest-growing PG tech degree globally; entry via GRE for international programmes.

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Social Sciences 2 years
MSc Economics

Mathematically rigorous postgraduate degree in advanced microeconomics, macroeconomics, and econometrics. Primary pathway to PhD Economics and quantitative research roles at central banks.

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Science 2 years
MSc Mathematics

A two-year postgraduate degree that takes mathematics from undergraduate survey to specialised depth in algebra, topology, analysis, and applied mathematics. The primary gateway in India is IIT JAM.

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Science 2 years
MSc Statistics

A 2-year postgraduate degree in statistical inference, probability theory, and applied data methods. Entry via IIT JAM or ISI Admission Test; gateway to data science, actuarial, and research careers.

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Commerce & Management 2 years
PGDM

An AICTE-approved postgraduate management diploma from autonomous institutions like XLRI and MDI. Equivalent to an MBA for most employers; curriculum updates faster than a university degree.

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