BA/BS Anthropology & History

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About the Program

The BA Anthropology & History program is a captivating journey into the tapestry of human societies, merging the study of cultural evolution with the exploration of historical narratives.

This interdisciplinary program offers a holistic understanding of the past, blending anthropological perspectives on societies and cultures with a nuanced exploration of historical events. It equips with a comprehensive toolkit for analysing human experiences across time, fostering critical thinking and research skills. The program cultivates a deep appreciation for cultural diversity and historical contexts, and prepares for careers in research, heritage management, and roles that require a nuanced understanding of the human story.

Advantage @DGU

  • Dehradun - A Safe, Beautiful & Cosmopolitan Education City.
  • Bundle of Industry Integrated Value Added Certificates.
  • Students from 23 States & 5 Countries on campus.
  • Multiple Placements for all.
  • More than 250+ Companies for Campus Placement.
  • Possibilities of International Exposure.
  • Separate in campus Girls & Boys hostels with Modern Sporting & Gym facilities.

USPs of the Program

Interdisciplinary Synergy

Experience the synergy between anthropology and history, fostering a unique academic environment that encourages interdisciplinary connections and innovative thinking.

Digital Archiving Skills

Develop digital archiving skills, combining traditional research methods with cutting-edge technologies for the preservation and accessibility of historical and anthropological records.

Critical Thinking

Develop sharp analytical skills to decode the complexities of cultural evolution and historical events.

Community Engagement

Connect with communities through fieldwork, internships, and projects, gaining valuable insights into the practical applications of anthropology and history in addressing societal challenges.

Global Field Experiences

Participate in global field experiences, allowing to explore and analyze diverse cultural landscapes firsthand, contributing to a broader understanding of human societies and historical contexts.

Career Opportunities

  • Anthropologist
  • Historical Researcher/Analyst
  • Cultural Resource Manager
  • Cultural Anthropologist
  • Cultural Heritage Manager
  • Public Historian
  • Policy Analyst
  • Media and Journalism

Course Structure

Semester I Semester II
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Knowledge Theory and Practice 3 Social and Political Formations 3
Philosophy, Aesthetics and Ethics 3 History of Ideas 3
Science of Living 3 Biological Anthropology 3
Introduction to Anthropology 3 History of Early India 3
Pre and Proto History of India 3 Introduction to Ancient Indian History, Culture and Archaeology 3
Cultural Anthropology 3 OPEN ELECTIVE 2 2
OPEN ELECTIVE 1 2 OPEN ELECTIVE 3 2
TOTAL 20 TOTAL 19
Semester III Semester IV
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Environmental Studies 3 Scientific Enquiry 3
Archaeology 3 Ethnographic Writing 3
Society and Culture in Medieval India 3 History of the World Wars 3
Minor Paper 1 3 Minor Paper 2 3
Linguistic Anthropology 3 Archaeological Fieldwork 3
Society and Culture in Medieval India 3 Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval world 3
Research Methods in Anthropology 3 Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Medieval world 2
Social Formations and Cultural Patterns of the Ancient World 3 OPEN ELECTIVE 4 2
TOTAL 24 TOTAL 22
Semester V Semester VI
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Indian Civilizations 3 History Of Southeast Asia-The 20TH Century 3
Scientific Enquiry 2 Applied Anthropology 3
Internship 2 Cultural Heritage and Preservation 3
History Of Southeast Asia-The 19TH Century 3 Individual society and Nations 3
Minor Paper 3 3 Minor Paper 4 4
Human Evolution 3 Capstone Project 4
Seminar in Anthropology 3
Open Elective 5 2
TOTAL 21 TOTAL 20


Suggested Minors:


1. Sociology

Sociology Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Introduction to Sociology 3
2 Political Sociology 3
3 Urban Sociology 3
4 Sociology of Work 3

2. Psychology

Psychology Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Introduction to Psychology 3
2 Employee Coaching, Mentoring and Counselling 3
3 Basic Psychometric 3
4 History of Psychology 3

3. Political Science

Political Science Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Introduction to Political Science 3
2 Political Processes and Dynamics of State Politics in India 3
3 Ideology and Politics 3
4 Human rights 3

4. English

English Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Graphic narratives 3
2 Indian writing in English 3
3 Literature and cinema 3
4 History of English Literature 3

Scholarships

Scholarships for Under-Graduate Students

Scholarship for Undergraduate Students for 2024 intake

CATEGORY All India
SCHOLARSHIPS 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00%
12th Percentage (Any Central Board) 80.00-84.99 85.00-89.99 90.00-92.50 92.60-94.99 95 96 97 98 99
JEE Percentile 75-79.99 80 - 84.99 85 - 89.99 90 - 94.99 95-95.99 96-96.99 97-97.99 98-98.99 99-100
CUET Percentile 88 - 89.99 90-91.99 92-93.99 94-94.99 95-95.99 96-96.99 97-99.99 98-98.99 99-100

Note: Best 4 Core Subjects only (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects will not be considered)

SCHOLARSHIP FOR UTTARAKHAND DOMICILE

  • 25% on Tuition Fee

Note:
No two scholarships can be clubbed together, if any student eligible for two scholarships may choose the higher scholarship from the respective category.

Procedure

  1. Students registering for scholarship should apply on the prescribed form avaliable with the institute or on website at the time of interview before confirmation of admission. Students who do not apply before confirmation of admission wlil not be eligible for merit scholarship.
  2. Students should submit photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates required as above for entitling the scholarship.
  3. Upon your official confirmation of admission with the DBSG, you wlil receive a formal scholarship offer letter / confirmation.
  4. The scholarship wlil be disbursed semester wise.
  5. In case the result of the previous semester has not been declared tlil the last date of submission of fees for the next semester, the student may provisionally submit fees equivalent to the last semester fees but in case falis to get the required marks wlil have to submit the balance fees.
  6. Whlie applying for a scholarship and fliling in the percentage of class XII marks, applicants are required to consider the aggregate of Best 4 core subjects in their XII boards (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects wlil not be considered).

However the scholarship for 3rd semester onwards wlil be subject to:

  1. 75% attendance to be maintained in each subject individually in the preceding semester. Please note that Third Semester Scholarship depends on First semester performance and Fourth semester Scholarship on second semester.
  2. 70% marks in cumulative score in all subjects.
  3. Students shall not be involved in any disciplinary action of misconduct where a penalty or fine is imposed by the Proctorial board.
  4. Students shall take a good moral character certificate from the course coordinator every year and submit the same with the Registrar.
  5. Students should give an undertaking of being avaliable at all time during the course for any brand ambassador activities and also in case of events/goodwlil programmes.
  6. There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of College Leaving Certificate.
  7. Students need to send a thank you letter to the Board of Trustees for the Generous Scholarship every semester.
  8. In case any of the above criteria is not fulfliled the scholarship for the next semester wlil be withdrawn.

Disclaimer:

  • Notwithstanding anything under this Scholarship scheme, ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST has sole discretion to edit, modify, change, update, continue or abandon the above-mentioned Scholarship going forward at any given point in time, without any prior written intimation. Management wlil be the final deciding authority for all scholarship decisions as stated in this specific disclaimer.
  • There is no concept of automatic renewal for next semester. The Sponsorship Committee shall decide every semester on a case-to-case basis, subject to the Scholarship Scheme if prevaliing at the relevant time.
  • There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of discontinuation / transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of college leaving certificate.
  • Please note that this communication is without prejudice to any rights of ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST and this communication should not be considered as a waiver of any rights of ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST in the applicants’ favour.
Flexible Pathways to Honors Degrees

Eligibility

To pursue this program student must have

Min. 60% in XII with appereance in National Level Entrance Examinaiton + Online Interview + Writing Test ( Merit on the basis of cumulative Score on the basis of X+XII + Online Interview + Writing Test )

How to Apply

In order to pursue this program, the students can talk to our counceller or use links below for further details:

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At DBSGU each student gets the opportunity to appear for more than 250+ companies each year and each student is able to get the optimum placement deserved. The maximum take home salary has been Rs. 20.5 Lakhs & CTC 23.5 Lakhs. Based on the intensity of training and exposure involved in the management program chosen by students at DBSGU, they are offered positions ranging from Mid-level Manager, Functional Expert, Consultant (Entry Level), Entry Level Managerial and Domain Trained positions.

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