South Asian Cultural and Religious History/Classical Indology, M.A. 6859 en

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Duration

4

Study form

Full-time studies

Fees

€ / Year

Without a doubt, India has one of the richest cultures in the world. A degree course in Indology is perfect for those who share an interest for Indian history, philosophy, literature, religions, society and culture. Apart from India which is the focus of the program, Indology is an academic discipline which also studies South Asian countries and their cultures. Indology degree courses typically teach a variety of subjects, the most common of which being Indian and South Asian History, Political Science, Geography, Anthropology, Philosophy of India, Religious Traditions, Indian Culture and Society, Literature of India and more, as well as more current topics and issues in Indian society, like Criminal Justice in India, Women in South Asia and International Relations of South Asia. Indology studies provide students with understanding of modern-day India and South Asia, but also its history, because it has shaped the region of today. Career prospects for Indology graduates include positions in academia, research, international relations, translation, cultural heritage, museum administration, foreign correspondence, journalism and other fields.