S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT Gandhinagar invites application for MA in Society and Culture course. Apply at ‘https://admissions.iitgn.ac.in/pgadmission/’ before 10 February 2024.
The uniquely-designed programme MA (Society and Culture) (https://hss.iitgn.ac.in/masc/) is interdisciplinary in nature and equips the students for a variety of roles in various fields.
The Last Date
The last date to submit applications for MA Society and Culture is 10 February 2024. Students who have passed graduation in any discipline can apply for this program at IIT Gandhinagar.
Unique Aspects
Highlighting the unique qualities of the programme, Prof. Vikrant Jain, Head, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, IIT Gandhinagar, said, “Interdisciplinary knowledge and skills greatly enhance our ability to think innovatively and solve problems.
IIT Gandhinagar’s courses are designed with this flexibility and interdisciplinary focus, broadening the educational experience, he said.
The MA in Society and Culture program encourages students to develop varied perspectives on social and cultural issues, enabling a deeper understanding of different academic disciplines’ interconnections, said Prof Vikrant from IIT Gandhinagar.
Department
This course is being offered by Department of Humanities and Social Sciences at IIT Gandhinagar. There is more to it than meets the eye.
Career Opportunities
The key career opportunities and research options available to MA in Society and Culture students include:
Ø Working with non-profit sector (NGOs, policy think-tanks), industry roles such as Journalism, Advertising/media, Communications, Writing, Human Resources
Ø Academic roles such as Teaching or Research in Ecological Sciences and Public Policy, among others
Ø International PhD opportunities
Financial Support
IIT Gandhinagar provides liberal financial support as well as ‘On-Campus Employment Opportunities’ programme to its students.
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The Institute also encourages the MA (Society and Culture) students to present their research work at international conferences abroad and provides travel scholarships of up to Rs 60,000, say sources from IIT Gandhinagar.
Exposure
The MA in Society and Culture programme of IIT Gandhinagar provides exposure to key disciplines within the Humanities and Social Sciences, including history, cultural studies, literature, translation studies, sociology, political science and anthropology.
Research Experience
The programme provides students with diverse research experiences like conducting field-work and ethnographic research, visiting historical and archaeological sites in Gujarat.
It also provides opportunities for travelling across the country through the IIT Gandhinagar Explorer Fellowships, taking advantage of the national and international academic and industrial internship opportunities, among many others.
About IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar strives to offer the best undergraduate and graduate education in India with unmatched innovations in curriculum.
Its undergraduate program emphasizes project-oriented learning, creativity, liberal arts, design, life sciences, and globalization.
Nearly 40 percent of its undergraduate students receive study abroad or other international opportunities.
Its 5-week immersive Foundation Program for incoming students underscores creativity, leadership, communication skills, ethics, social awareness, and physical activity.
IITGN is committed to promoting excellence in science, technology, as well as the humanities, and social sciences, and to the development of rounded and nuanced minds.
IITGN was founded in 2008 and is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, on the banks of Sabarmati River, in close proximity of an international airport and Ahmedabad, India’s only UNESCO World Heritage city.
The IITGN campus is the first in the country to receive a 5-star rating from GRIHA and has won three HUDCO awards.
The Institute follows the highest standards of safety for its employees engaged in construction activities.
Over 40% of our students undergo a study abroad experience during their academic career with the institution.
The vision of the institution is to shape IIT Gandhinagar into an exciting place for learning, teaching and research.
It aspires to establish a process of learning that is free, fulfilling and
enjoyable experience.
It desires to make IIT Gandhinagar the preferred destination for future generations of students, staff and faculty.