Course Overview:
The BA in Heritage and Museum Studies is an undergraduate program that combines the study of heritage management, conservation, museum curation, and cultural preservation. This course focuses on equipping students with knowledge about historical heritage, museology, and the management of museums. The program also includes practical training in the conservation of historical sites, documentation, and digital archiving.

Duration:

3 years (6 semesters)

Syllabus (Semester-wise)

Semester 1:

1. Introduction to Heritage Studies

2. History and Principles of Conservation

3. Basics of Archaeology

4. Indian Cultural Heritage

5. English Language Skills

6. Introduction to Art and Architecture

Semester 2:

1. Museums and Society

2. Heritage Management

3. Art and Cultural Traditions of India

4. Introduction to Heritage Legislation

5. Computer Applications in Museums

6. Environmental Studies

Semester 3:

1. Museum Documentation and Cataloging

2. Collections Management

3. Folk and Tribal Heritage of India

4. Anthropology of Museums

5. Communication Skills

6. Elective (Photography or Videography for Heritage Documentation)

Semester 4:

1. Conservation Practices in Museums

2. Digitization of Cultural Heritage

3. Historical Monuments of India

4. Public Outreach and Museum Education

5. Internship in Museum/Heritage Organization

6. Elective (Cultural Tourism or Heritage Policy)

Semester 5:

1. Museology: Theories and Practices

2. Ethics in Museum Practices

3. World Heritage Sites in India

4. Advanced Heritage Conservation

5. Project Work

6. Elective (Archival Science or Heritage Law)

Semester 6:

1. Museum Curatorship

2. Heritage Site Management and Planning

3. Heritage and Development Policies

4. Dissertation or Thesis

5. Internship/Fieldwork

6. Elective (Cultural Heritage and Conflict Resolution or Heritage Entrepreneurship)

Average Fees:

INR 30,000 to 1,50,000 per year depending on the institution.

Exams to Attend:

1. University-specific entrance exams (e.g., Delhi University Entrance Test, Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance Test, etc.)

2. Personal interviews or portfolio presentations may also be required by some universities.

Ten Most Ranking Institutions Combined Ranking in India:

1. National Museum Institute, New Delhi

2. University of Delhi

3. Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi

4. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

5. Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda, Vadodara

6. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

7. Madras Christian College, Chennai

8. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

9. Amity University, Noida

10. Christ University, Bangalore

Top Ten Institutions in Kerala:

1. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram

2. Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

3. Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady

4. Kerala University of Digital Sciences, Innovation and Technology, Thiruvananthapuram

5. St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam

6. Farook College, Kozhikode

7. CMS College, Kottayam

8. Union Christian College, Aluva

9. Bishop Moore College, Mavelikkara

10. Assumption College, Changanassery