MCPH, Udupi, Karnataka

Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities

Dr. TMA Pai Planetarium Complex,
Alevoor Road, Manipal,
P.O. Manipal, Udupi (T),
Udupi (Dist.), Karnataka - 576 104, India

+91 820 - 2923561

[email protected]

https://mcphcommunity.org / http://manipal.edu/mu

Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities (MCPH), Manipal (Dist. Udupi) was established in February 2010 by Sundar Sarukkai, the Founder-Director of MCPH.

It is one of the premier constituent parts of Manipal University, Manipal established to impart & provide in the field of higher education for the deserving candidates and prove to be a milestone in the part of progress.

It is affiliated with Manipal University, Manipal and recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) under Act, 1956.

Manipal Centre for Philosophy and Humanities (MCPH) is a leading research and teaching institute based in Manipal, Karnataka. It offers an undergraduate program in the Humanities and postgraduate and doctoral degrees in English, Philosophy, and Sociology.

As one of the most exciting academic experiments in higher education in India, MCPH fosters a culture of innovative and reflexive pedagogy, intellectual freedom, student initiatives, and new directions in scholarship. Students come to MCPH from universities abroad and many of India’s premier undergraduate colleges.

MCPH is deeply committed to encouraging critical and creative thinking across a wide variety of disciplines. One of its core aims is to foster original writing from India in the fields of humanities and social sciences.

B.A. (Humanities) is a carefully curated liberal arts degree that inculcates varied critical and creative skills across three years (six semesters). Keeping the larger goals of interdisciplinarity in mind, the first two years of the program offer a wide range of Foundation Courses for a strong grounding in fundamental concepts and recent scholarship.

Foundation Courses are offered from the following disciplines – Literature, Philosophy, Sociology, History, Religious Studies, Film Studies and Gender Studies.

Students can choose Electives in the third year to opt for a Major in English, Philosophy or Sociology. Optional language courses in German or French, as well as short-term certificate courses, augment this well-rounded humanities program.

The first year of the MA (English/Philosophy/Sociology) program is designed to give students a strong grounding through core courses in their chosen discipline while giving them the opportunity to learn from allied disciplines through elective courses.

The second year of the program is geared for a more in-depth study of courses in the core discipline culminating in a substantial research project (thesis) in the student’s area of interest.

MCPH has in the past collaborated with institutions such as Princeton University (USA), Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (Canada), Sutasoma Trust (UK), University of Bergen (Norway), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai), Indian Council of Philosophical Research (New Delhi), Attakkalari Centre for Movement Arts (Bangalore), and Ninasam Theatre Institute (Heggodu).

MCPH aims to train its students to be active and dynamic participants in whichever profession they choose to pursue.

Type of College

Private

Accreditation & Recognition

UGC

Established

2010

Affiliation

Manipal University, Manipal

The college has a vibrant campus life with a wide range of opportunities to fill your free time
The college has an impressive and pollution-free campus with panoramic green surroundings, elegant landscaping and beautiful flower-beds
The college has separate individual departments for all subjects with young, dynamic faculty and non-teaching staff and with good results
The college has the most eminent Faculty members and they are really well qualified, experienced and truly committed towards enhancement and development of the students
The college has well-equipped with modern facilities like library, laboratory, classrooms, computer lab, canteen, seminar halls, common rooms, auditorium, multipurpose halls, playground & hostel etc.
A sufficient number of classrooms with varying sizes are made available for the smooth conduct of different classes in the college
The college has a library with a good number of books (both text and reference) on various subjects to meet the needs of the students as well as the teachers with reading room facility. Daily Newspapers and selected journals are also regularly subscribed
State of the Art Laboratories with sufficient space and all the necessary equipment are made available to various departments
The college has taken up the responsibility of imparting necessary, effective and practical education to the students so that they can reach great heights and attain maximum achievements in their life
Faculty at MCPH have trained at some of the leading universities in India and abroad. Engaged in pioneering research, which contributes to their teaching, MCPH faculty have published extensively, both nationally and internationally. Some of the core areas of engagement are: Gender Studies, Modern Indian Literature, Indian Philosophy, Cultural History, Continental Philosophy, Film Studies, Logic, Political Sociology, Religious Studies, Medical Humanities, and Sanskrit Studies
The BA program primarily prepares its students to pursue higher studies in the best institutes. Many MCPH Alumni have gone on to have successful careers in media, publishing, education, social sector, corporate sector, and arts management
Students have also been accepted into doctoral programs in prestigious international universities such as the University of Pennsylvania (USA), University of Chicago (USA), Columbia University, University of Wisconsin-Madison (USA), University of Toronto (Canada), University of Kent (UK), University of Groningen (Netherlands) and Australian National University
The vibrant student life at MCPH includes in-house Clubs for literary activities, film screenings and discussions, literary journal, theatre and sports
The centre also conducts workshops, internships, national and international conferences, summer schools, writing courses and guest lectures by renowned scholars and artists
In 2016, four new Centres were set up within MCPH to encourage research and activities in specific areas of interest -- the Hebbar Gallery and Art Centre, Centre for Women's Studies, Centre for Cultural History, Centre for Religious Studies
The college runs a canteen inside the campus where staff and students can have meals and snacks prepared in a hygienic manner and at an affordable cost
Internet & Wi-Fi facilities may be availed by the students and teachers as per their needs
Transportation facility is available for the students
The college also has a hostel with providing all the facilities, security and good atmosphere, best suited for studies of the boys & girls coming from far-off places
A medical facility has been available in the college for the benefit of the students
State Government and Central Government offers a number of scholarships to the meritorious students and the students belonging to SC / ST / OBC
A special complaint cell (Sexual Harassment Cell) has been formed for the female students in the college. Students can directly complain orally or by written application to the head of the cell. Apart from this, Ragging is strictly prohibited on the college campus
The college consists Women Cell to help female students. This cell helps and guides girls to sort out from their personal problem and avoid them from any harassment

Ph.D

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Doctor of Philosophy	Full Time	4-6 Years	M.Phil.

Arts

Streams	Mode	Duration	Eligibility
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities	Full Time	3 Years	10+2
Master of Arts in English	Full Time	2 Years	B.A
Master of Arts in Philosophy	Full Time	2 Years	B.A
Master of Arts in Sociology	Full Time	2 Years	B.A

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