Master of Arts in Gandhi and Peace Studies MGPS IGNOU
Programme Objectives:
- To provide opportunities of higher studies to the learners
- To provide quality education at the post-graduate level in theoretical and applied Gandhian & Studies Peace. Conflict Management and Social Regeneration
- To provide a-depth knowledge in the area of Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution and enable the learners to specialize in one of the Gandhian models of development.
- To provide the learners with the opportunities of continuing higher education at the M.Phil/PhD level.
- To widen the scope of the learners for further research, training and career opportunities in economic, social, gender, political, environmental and sustainable development issues.
- To enable the learners to join careers in teaching research, NGOs in Peacemaking and Peacebuilding.
IGNOU MGPS Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognized University.
Medium of Instruction: English and Hindi.
IGNOU MGPS Duration: Minimum 2 years and Maximum 5 years; offered in both January & July cycle of admissions.
IGNOU MGPS Fee Structure: Rs. 9,600/- for full programme to be paid year wise @Rs. 4,800/- per year.
Programme Details:`
| Course Code | Title of the Course | Credits | Download |
| 1 Year | |||
| MGP 1 | Gandhi: The Man and His Times | 4 | |
| MGP 2 | Philosophy of Gandhi | 4 | |
| MGP 3 | Gandhi’s Social Thought | 4 | |
| MGP 4 | Gandhi’s Political Thought | 4 | |
| MGPE 6 | Gandhi’s Economic Thought | 4 | |
| MGPE 7 | Non-violent Movements after Gandhi | 4 | |
| MGPE 9 | Gandhi in the 21st Century | 4 | |
| MGPE 14 | Gandhi, Ecology and Sustainable Development | 4 | |
| 2nd Year | |||
| (Compulsory) | |||
| MGP 5 | Introduction to Peace and Conflict Resolution | 4 | |
| (Optional) Choose only 28 credits | |||
| MGPE 8 | Gandhi Approach to Peace and Conflict Resolutions | 4 | |
| MGPE 10 | Conflict Management, Transformation and Peace Building | 4 | |
| MGPE 11 | Human Security | 4 | |
| MGPE 12 | Women and Peace | 4 | |
| MGPE 13 | Civil Society, Political Regimes and Conflict | 4 | |
| MGPE 15 | Introduction to Research Methods | 4 | |
| MGPE 16 | Human Rights: Indian Perspective | 4 | |
| MGPE 17 | *Project Work | 8 | |
| Total Credits | 64 |
* Dissertation ( 8 credits): Project Work is optional and may be taken up in lieu of two 4 credit courses. Project work with experiential the dimension will encourage empirical studies on social problems going Gandhi movements etc.