Introduction
Central Department of Nepalese History Culture and Archaeology T.U. Kirtipur Offers Master’s Degree Program in Nepalese History Culture and Archaeology.
Master of Arts (MA) in Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology (NeHCA) is a two years course under the Department of Nepalese History, Culture and Archaelogy. The Masters’ program aims at facilitating students to enhance their expertise the history, culture, archaeology, museology, iconography, tourism and other relevant disciplines.
SALIENT FEATURES
Archaeological excavation and exploration projects
Masters level students are to undertake archaeological excavation and exploration projects under Field Archaeology as a requirement under the curriculum. Excavations are usually undertaken in January and explorations in February however, logistics is managed by the department itself. This provides students with the opportunity to explore major archaeological sites in the country.
Internal Academic tour
Masters level students are also provided with the opportunity to be a part of the internal academic tour in Kathmandu valley. This allows them to explore the art, culture, and history of the Kathmandu valley that is known for its rich heritage and culture.
Research and publication
The central department has been publishing the academic journal titled, ‘Nepalese Culture’ in series of volumes. The Journal provides space for prominent researchers and academics especially Masters and PhD students in the field to access and publish articles on topics covering culture, art, architecture, archaeology, cultural tourism, museology, numismatics, epigraphy, history, and society.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
The Central Department of Nepalese, History & Culture calls for admission to MA program once a year, which is usually in December/ January. Dates of admission are allocated by the office of the Dean, Humanities & Social sciences.
Contact: Central Department of Nepalese History and Archaeology
Phone Number : +977-01-4331976Email: info@cdnhca.tu.edu.np
Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur, Kathmandu
CURRICULAR STRUCTURE
The course spans over 2 years divided over 4 semesters with 60 credits in total.
| Semester I | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NeHCA 551 | Ancient Polity and Political History of Ancient Nepal | 3 |
| NeHCA 552 | Medieval and Modern History of Nepal | 3 |
| NeHCA 553 | Social History of Nepal | 3 |
| NeHCA 554 | Cultural Tourism | 3 |
| NeHCA 555 | Nepalese Society and Culture | 3 |
| NeHCA 556 | Epigraphy | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester II | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NeHCA 558 | Religion | 3 |
| NeHCA 559 | Philosophy | 3 |
| NeHCA 560 | Principle of Archaeology | 3 |
| NeHCA 561 | Field Archaeology | 3 |
| NeHCA 562 | Economic History of Nepal | 3 |
| Total | 15 |
| Semester III | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NeHCA 563 | Pre-History | 3 |
| NeHCA 564 | Architecture of Nepal | 3 |
| NeHCA 565 | Iconography | 3 |
| NeHCA 566 | Fine Arts of Nepal | 3 |
| NeHCA 567 | Museology | 3 |
| NeHCA 568 | Numismatics | 3 |
| Total | 18 |
| Semester IV | ||
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| NeHCA 569 | Heritage Management in Tourism | 3 |
| NeHCA 570 | Himalayan Heritage | 3 |
| NeHCA 571 | Research Methodology | 3 |
| —– | Thesis | — |
| Total | 9 |
Eligibility and Criteria for Admission
Candidates having Bachelor’s Degree in Culture or any other subjects recognized by Tribhuvan University are eligible to apply for admission in MA Culture . An applicant seeking admission to MA in Culture must appear and pass the entrance examination conducted by Dean’s Office, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. The applicant who fails to appear in the Entrance Examination or to obtain the minimum qualifying score will not be given admission. The admission of students will be based strictly on merit list and the enrollment capacity of Central Department of Nepalese History, Culture and Archaeology or the respective campus
Medium of Instruction
English will be the medium of instruction at Master’s level.
Duration of the Program
Two academic years will be divided into four semesters. The department follows academic calendar published by Tribhuvan University.
Hours of Instruction and the Credit Calculation
There will be 90 working days in each semester. Students must fulfill at least eighty percent attendance in each course.
Theory
One credit hour is equivalent to 16 lecture hours. One theory paper of one credit will have at least one lecture hour per week.
Practical
For practical courses one credit hour is equivalent to 16 hours. One credit will have two hours practical class per week.
Evaluation
Students must obtain pass marks in all theory and practical subjects separately in order to obtain the degree. There will be internal examinations in each semester carrying a weightage of 40% of the total marks. Similarly, 60% will be of end semester examination. Appearing in and passing the internal examinations is mandatory to take the final examinations. The pass marks of all theory, practical, research work, field work is 50%. TU-FoHSS/Controller of Examinations will conduct the final examinations, while the internal examinations will be conducted by the Department.
Grading system
Total marks obtained in internal and end semester exams shall be graded on absolute or relative bases.
The performance of a student shall be made on a four point scale ranging from 0 to 4 grades
A student must secure a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.7 or Grade B minus (B-) in each course.
Grading scale
Grade CGPA Percentage Equivalent Performance Remarks
| Grade | CGPA | Percentage Equivalent | Performance Remarks |
| A | 4.0 | 90 and above | Distinction |
| A- | 3.7 | 80 -89.9 | Very good |
| B+ | 3.3 | 70-79.9 | First Division |
| B | 3.0 | 60-69.9 | Second Division |
| B- | 2.7 | 50-59.9 | Pass in individual subject |
| F | 0 | Below 50 | Fail |
- The students shall receive their semester grades and academic transcript grades only in letter grades and GPA scores.
- Students securing only 2.7 in grade point are considered as “pass in individual subject”.
- In order to pass the semester examination the student must secure a minimum of Grade “B” or Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.0.
- A student who secures CGPA less than 3 may request for the opportunity to improve the grade in two subjects. The office of the dean will provide one time opportunity to appear in semester exam. The exam of the courses to improve grade shall be held as per the course cycle.
- Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) is the grade point average of the semester, is calculated as
SGPA = (Total Grade Points earned in a semester)/(Total number of credits registered in a semester) - Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) which is grade point average of all semester is calculated as
CGPA = (Total Grade Points earned )/(Total number of credits completed )