Master of Arts in Home Science (M.A. (Home Science)
Catagory: Arts & Social Science
Course Type: Post Graduation
Duration: 2 Year
Study Mode: Regular
About Course
Master of Arts in Home Science (M.A. (Home Science) Course Details
M.A. Home Science or Master of Arts in Home Science is a postgraduate Home Science course. Home Science is an interdisciplinary field of study involving physical sciences, biological sciences and social sciences. Though Master of Arts in a science field might sound odd but Home Science is not only a Science, it is also an Art Form as it draws and synthesizes the knowledge, concepts and theories from Arts and Humanities as well. Because it is a Science, some institutes offer this course as M.Sc. (Home Sc.). There is only a marginal difference between M.A. (Home Science) and M.Sc. (Home Sc.). And that difference lies in emphasis given to certain topics. The Home Science curriculum at the Masters level is focused on specialization and is practical oriented. There are generally four Semesters with five papers in each Semester; however, these vary as per institute's rules. The course may be available under Choice based credit system or otherwise as mentioned by respective institutes.
Master of Arts in Home Science (M.A. (Home Science) Eligibility
- Aspiring candidates should have passed a bachelor’s degree in Home Science from a recognized Institute.
- Percentage and age requirements vary from Institute to Institute.
- Some Institutes admit candidates based on their performance in Postgraduate Entrance Test.
Master of Arts in Home Science (M.A. (Home Science) Duration - 2 Years
Master of Arts in Home Science (M.A. (Home Science) Employment Areas
- Colleges & Universities
- Public Mess
- Community Centres
- Diet Consultancy
Master of Arts in Home Science (M.A. (Home Science) Job Types
- Hostess & Receptionist
- Dietician
- Counselor, Professor & Researcher
- Health & Nutrition Journalist
- Area Sales Officer
- Teacher & Home Tutor
- Data Research Analyst
- Research Scientist
- Assistant Dietician
- Lab Technician
- Trainee Medical Representative
- Marketing Manager