At BHU, the Faculty of Social Sciences being one of the oldest and distinguished centers of learning. It has a long lineage of strengthening the academic fabric of the Banaras Hindu University. It has also hosted scores of scholars and researchers whose contribution has been recognized and acclaimed world over.

In addition to the catering of teaching at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels in the five disciplines of Economics, History, Political Science, Psychology and Sociology, the Faculty has branched out its new direction by setting up new centres in areas such as, women’s studies and peace studies along with some of the professional courses to meet the emerging challenges of present day world.

1. General Courses

COURSELOCATIONINTAKECOURSE CODEDURATION
M.A. in EconomicsDepartment of Economics VCW – Rajghat VKM – Kamachha DAV P.G. College AMPGC96 37 37 37 374664 Semesters (2 Years)
M.A. in HistoryDepartment of History AMPGC VCW – Rajghat DAV P.G. College VKM – Kamachha96 37 37 37 374604 Semesters (2 Years)
M.A. in SociologyDepartment of Sociology DAV P.G. College VKM, Kamachha AMPGC VCW – Rajghat96 37 37 37 374624 Semesters (2 Years)

2. Special Courses

COURSELOCATIONINTAKECOURSE CODEDURATION
M.A. in Social WorkDepartment of Sociology594634 Semesters (2 Years)
M.A. in Public AdministrationDepartment of Political Sciences474644 Semesters (2 Years)
M.A. in Conflict Management and Development (MCMD)Malaviya Centre for Peace Research594674 Semesters (2 Years)
Master in Heritage ManagementDepartment of History627144 Semesters (2 Years)
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