Master of Arts in Labour Studies and Practice

Description

The Master of Arts in ‘Labour Studies and Practice’, (formerly titled as Globalisation and Labour) was initiated by the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), as one of the founding partners of the Global Labour University (GLU) network, in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO). Other prominent institutions involved in GLU offering such course are: Germany (Kassel/Berlin) at the University of Kassel and the Berlin School of Economics and Law, South Africa (Johannesburg) at the University of Witwatersrand (WITS), Brazil (Campinas, State of São Paulo) at the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), and USA at Penn State University, State College, PA. In 2009, the University of Kassel, in collaboration with the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, the International Labour Organisation (ILO) and other partner universities from Africa, Asia, and Latin America, founded the International Centre for Development and Decent Work (ICDD). The ICDD’s mission is to generate new knowledge and play an active role in achieving the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). In 2024, a major milestone was achieved when the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) received official recognition from the Government of Maharashtra for the Labour Studies and Practice (LSP) programme. This recognition qualifies graduates for employment/government positions such as a Welfare Officer, Additional Welfare Officer or Assistant Welfare Officer, within the state of Maharashtra. 

The Labour Studies programme at the School of Management and Labour Studies focuses on developing participants with a holistic perspective drawing insights from different disciplines. The programme discusses the conceptualisation of globalisation and labour from the historical and contemporary perspectives, its interplay with the development of the informal economy and the debates around Labour. It includes the historical evolution of employment relations theory, workplace democracy, workplace conflict, alienation, the evolution of class, and collective bargaining from a variety of perspectives. The core components of the programme such as the field studies, field work and research are grounded in the socio-anthropological discipline. It focuses on reviewing classical and contemporary theoretical frameworks on social institutions and, examining how sociological factors shape work and identity in pre and modern societies. It aims to familiarise students with several state initiatives related to social protection, focusing on the histories of social policies and their implementation and impact. 

The programme highlights the principles of economics and its relationship with labour and industrial relations. It includes the use of data analytics in labour and employment relations, focusing on statistics, econometrics, data visualization techniques, predictive modelling, and machine learning algorithms. The programme emphasizes on the labour legislations by covering the evolution of labour laws and labour codes. This field of inquiry highlights the importance of labour administration in enforcing labour laws and promoting decent work, ensuring workers' rights, maintaining labour standards, and facilitating access to social protection programs. It also focuses on the management of conflict and negotiations in the workplace, with an emphasis on Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) procedures that are used in both union and non-union workplaces. The programme draws insights from political science to understand the state interventions, governance and public policy, political systems and international relations. It ensures students to build a basic understanding of issues related to India's development, poverty, patterns of discrimination, exclusion, political economy of globalization and the dynamics between the state and civil society. It exposes students to major national and global socio-political issues relevant to a better understanding of society and the state.

The rigourous academic (multi-disciplinary approach) and experiential learning pedagogy (discussions, case studies, presentations, field visits, assignments, data analytics and simulation games) enable our students to become contributors in labour studies, research and practice. The programme equips regular students and trade union representatives with the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies to be proficient in domains such as labour welfare, industrial relations and employment relations in the formal and informal sectors. 

The intended audience for the programme is students interested in pursuing research and practice in the area of labour studies in the formal and informal sectors, and practicing representatives from trade unions/cooperatives/membership-based organisations. Students with a background in anthropology, sociology, history, economics, public policy, literature, media and cultural studies, performing arts, labour laws, as well as commerce and management graduates, engineering and technical domains may find the programme relevant. Trade unionists, policymakers, journalists who are interested in labour research, membership-based organisations such as trade unions, workers co-operatives, policy advocacy work and employment relations in the formal and informal sectors may find the programme interesting and relevant.

Distribution of Credit Hours:

Semesterwise Courses:

Semester – I (Total Credits -20)

Core-LS01 Academic Writing (2 Credits)

This course focuses on cultivating reading academic and media texts and developing writing skills across various academic genres. It will introduce students to understanding closed and distant reading and foster critical thinking, argumentation and appreciation for varied literature. The course emphasises the critical significance of academic writing frameworks, conventions and styles.  

Core-LS02 Economics (2 Credits)

The optimal allocation of resources within a community is the focus of economics. This course provides an overview of microeconomic and macroeconomic foundations of in the Indian economy, addressing topics of supply and demand, various kinds of market structure, theory of production etc. In the present era of globalization, the world of economy has been changed altogether. Apart from micro issues inside the industries, to understand the macro issues of the nations and the relation of these issues with the job-related issues of the workers in labour market is equally important. It is an important course for the students of MA in Labour Studies and Practice as it will enable them developing an understanding on various macro and micro issues in Indian and global context. It is very integral part of the course as students will gain detailed insights of various factors determining labour market in economies. The course will discuss in brief about various macroeconomics indicators such as national income accounting, various indicators of macroeconomics such as employment, inflation, aggregate price, role of money market and fiscal policies.

Core-LS03 Globalisation and Informal Economy (2 Credits)

Globalisation is a significant driving factor. Although it was predicted by one school of thought that the state would fade due to the increasingly global market force and capital moving beyond boundaries, the other school focuses on the role the state plays in globally changing scenarios with efforts to make sustainable market interactions.  Labour in this new context is embedded and at the receiving point, scattered beyond the traditional concept of Labour confined installations. The course shall focus on the conceptualisation of Globalisation from historical and contemporary perspectives, its interplay with the development of the informal economy and the debates around Labour. 

Core-LS04 Labour and Employment Law I (4 Credits)

The course Labour and Employment Law – I, offered in the first semester of the M.A. in Labour Studies, introduces students to the foundational legal frameworks governing industrial relations in India. It critically examines the evolution and application of key legislations, namely the Trade Unions Act, 1926, the Industrial Employment (Standing Orders) Act, 1946, and the Industrial Disputes Act, 1947, alongside the contemporary Industrial Relations Code, 2020. The course enables students to understand the legal construction of collective bargaining, dispute resolution, and employment standards, thereby fostering analytical competencies essential for navigating the changing landscape of labour law and employment relations. The course also offers an in-depth exploration of key labour legislations that govern diverse sectors of employment in India. This course critically examines acts such as The Factories Act, 1948, and Contract Labour (Regulation and Abolition) Act, 1970, among others. It addresses the regulatory framework aimed at safeguarding workers' rights and ensuring safe and fair working conditions. The course also evaluates the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions Code, 2020, providing students with comprehensive knowledge of contemporary legislative developments and their implications for employment law practice and policy

Core-LS05 Labour and Formal Organisations (2 Credits)

Formal Organisations operate within the strict hierarchical arrangements of plans, procedures, rules and regulations.  It has a legal framework to adhere to and legitimise its operation to earn profit.   In this context, labour is considered an input of the entire operational process.  This course shall focus on the historical perspectives of the industrial era to understand how capital treated labour in the hierarchy of formal set-up and how collectivism among labour could be the answer to breaking away from that shackle.

Core-LS06 Labour Welfare and Administration (2 Credits)

The course Labour Welfare and Administration is designed to introduce students to the institutional frameworks, policies, and mechanisms through which the state regulates labour markets, ensures compliance with labour legislation, and promotes decent work. Rooted in the broader understanding of industrial governance, the course critically examines the historical evolution, organisational structure, and functioning of labour departments, inspectorates, advisory bodies, and adjudicatory mechanisms. It situates labour administration within global and national contexts, including ILO conventions and tripartism, while analysing challenges in enforcement, informality, and governance. The course establishes foundational knowledge essential for advanced studies in labour regulation.

Core-LS07 Research Methodology-I (Quantitative Approach) (2 Credits)

Research Methodology I: Quantitative Approach introduces students to vital statistical methods and their practical applications in research. It emphasises understanding statistical concepts rather than solving problems. Topics include levels of measurement, central tendency, and dispersion. Students learn sampling techniques, sample size calculation, and survey instrument design. The course covers statistical inference, hypothesis testing, and various analytical methods such as ANOVA, correlation, regression, and multivariate analysis. Sessions focus on interpreting results and presenting research findings supported by readings from leading journals. This foundation prepares students to apply quantitative techniques in real-world research and decision-making processes.

Core-LS08 Sociology of Work (2 Credits)

This foundation course is an introduction to sociological perspectives on work. Students will review classical and contemporary theoretical frameworks on social institutions and examine how sociological factors shape work and identity in pre- and modern societies. Students will review key concepts such as social stratification, occupation, and community. They will also examine the impacts of colonialism, industrialisation, and urbanisation on social institutions such as welfare, family, marriage, and the economy. The course will highlight how these elements structure new sociologies of work, alienation, being, belonging and identity. This seminar-based course will engage with critical texts, field visits, invited lectures and discussions. Students will develop a nuanced understanding of social theory and the complexities surrounding work and life in modern societies.

Core-LS09 Social Protection and the State (2 Credits)

This course aims to familiarise students with several state initiatives related to social protection, focusing on the histories of social policies and their implementation and impact. Through lectures, seminars, and assignments, students will review various theoretical paradigms and critical concepts in social protection. The curriculum includes an examination of social histories and spending in developing countries, recent policy reforms, and lessons learned from developing and developed nations. Particular emphasis will be placed on the challenges of social stratification and its role in formulating and implementing policies, particularly in India, considering the diverse social demographics that influence access to welfare.

Semester – II (Total Credits - 20)

Core-LS10 International Labour Standards, Decent Work and Social Dialogue (2 Credits)

Pupils will study various topics, including social discourse, decent employment, social dialogue, tripartite conventions, international labour standards, and more. Through this course, students can comprehend the significance of trade unions, respectable jobs, and several international standards nationally and worldwide. The course will thoroughly grasp international labour organisations' development, function, and applicability in addressing labour market concerns, focusing on India. The importance of social discourse and Tripartism in the workplace cannot be overstated. This course will familiarise students with Tripartism and its definition and applicability in the modern world. Decent work will also be covered throughout the training. Another essential subject in the curriculum will be a thorough study of collective bargaining.

Core-LS11 Labour and Employment Law - Part II (4 Credits)

This course, offered in the second semester of the M.A. in Labour Studies, provides a comprehensive understanding of the legal framework governing labour welfare and social security in India. It critically examines key legislations including the Employees’ Compensation Act, 1923; Employees’ State Insurance Act, 1948; and the Employees’ Provident Funds Act, 1952, among others. The course also explores sector-specific laws and culminates in an analysis of the Code on Social Security, 2020. By integrating legal provisions with socio-economic contexts, the course equips students to understand, interpret, and engage with social protection mechanisms for organised and unorganised workers. This course delves into critical labour legislations that govern wage-related matters in India. The course covers seminal acts, including the Payment of Wages Act, 1936, the Minimum Wages Act, 1948, the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, and the Equal Remuneration Act, 1976, alongside the Code on Wages, 2019. The rationale behind this course is to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of legal frameworks ensuring fair wages, social justice, and gender equality in the workplace, promoting informed analysis of labour rights and policies.

Core-LS12 Labour Economics (2 Credits)

This course provides an overview of Labour Economics in the Indian and global context, addressing various themes of labour supply and labour demand viz. theories of wage determination, differential, segmentation, formal and informal determinants of labour markets etc. Labour Economics will help student in developing an understanding on various concerns of labour market in current context and will also acquaint the students with how work, workers and the workplace will evolve in the years ahead. The course will make students acquainted with trends and patterns of wage structures and wage differentials how labour economics develop and evolve in various market structures in various economies. Various microeconomic factors related to labour, labour markets, migration, agriculture work, MSME, value chains and wages will be considered, including labour force participation, evolution and change in labour markets in India. Informality, its meaning and characteristics will be part the course. Role of government, public policies and unions and collective bargaining in shaping labour markets will be further considered. Students will gain understanding on various existing trends, facts, indicators and data set in regard to labour studies. Role of AI, automation, technological innovation, economics of job search will also be part of the study to develop the understanding of students in regard to Future of Work. Towards the end of this course, students will be able to undertake an in-depth analysis of causes precarity, destitution, informality, and trends/dynamics of labour in formal and informal sectors in global context. 

Core-LS 13 Organising Informal Labour (2 Credits)

Organising informal economy workers goes to the root of the revival of trade union/collective movement at the grassroots. Collectives make the voices of workers heard.   Since, in contemporary times, most of the jobs are in the informal economy, labour in this premise is all the more important to be organised and heard eventually.  This course shall focus on who to manage, how to increase the membership base of informal economy workers, ensure representation, and strengthen collective bargaining to influence social and economic policies in people's interests. 

Core-LS 14 Research Methodology II (Qualitative Approach) (2 Credits)

Research Methodology II: Qualitative Research provides an in-depth exploration of qualitative research methods and their philosophical foundations. The course covers critical theoretical issues, including objectivity and subjectivity in social research, the relationship between theory and method, and the distinction between macro and micro research. Practical aspects focus on diverse research techniques such as survey methods, sampling, questionnaires, interviews, oral and life histories, participant and non-participant observation, and focused group discussions. Students also learn content analysis to present and interpret research. This course equips students with the skills to conduct and analyse qualitative research in various social contexts.

Core-LS15 Trade Union Strategies in the Global Economy (2 Credits)

Trade unions represent the workers and advocate for their rights, such as collective bargaining, freedom of association, and ILO’s Decent work agenda. They also campaign against the violation of such rights.  The Trade Unions and Workers associations must strategize their activities to protect and represent the labour force.  This course shall focus on how the trade unions are organising to put forth the workers’ interest before the State and Industry with a political rigour to ensure a decent life and working conditions for the Labour

SEIKS02-IKS Indian Handicrafts, Culture & Livelihoods (2 Credits)

Handicrafts are a very important aspect of Indian culture, heritage, and society. Crafts have been an integral part of Indian culture since the beginning. The knowledge and skills of crafting have been passed down to craftsmen/craftspeople/artisans from the previous generations in India. The vast diversity of Indian handicrafts is a result of social, cultural, economic, and religious interactions. These crafts are produced in a community-friendly manner and are of great artistic and functional value. The Indian handicrafts sector is a labour-intensive, decentralised industry that provides livelihoods to millions of artisans in rural and semi-urban areas and makes an enormous contribution to India’s exports and foreign exchange earnings. 

Considering the significance of Indian Handicrafts, cultural heritage, and the livelihoods of crafts-dependent artisans, this course introduces the historical background of Indian Handicrafts. Starting with clarifying the conceptual issues, it focuses on various craft categories and communities in India. It throws light on both the aspects of craft production and consumption. In doing so, it highlights the various challenges faced by this sector and focuses on sustaining and reviving these handicrafts to preserve India's cultural heritage and safeguard the livelihoods of artisans. 

LS FW 01 Fieldwork – Field Studies (4 Credits)

Field Studies /Research is essentially "qualitative research in practice" grounded in the socio-anthropological discipline. Students engage with real-world settings, gaining exposure to diverse urban spaces ranging from slums and resettlement sites, hospitals, not-for-profit organisations, and formal state institutions such as labour courts and labour welfare boards. The course focuses on gaining hands-on fieldwork with students conducting weekly visits to assigned sites and maintaining a field diary to document their observations. Students will learn qualitative research methodologies through lectures and discussions on classical and contemporary studies. Following their fieldwork, students will share their insights, progress, and challenges and reflect on a critical understanding gained from the field.

Semester – III (Total Credits -20)

Core-LS16 International Institutions, Trade Policies and Labour Markets (2 Credits)

International organisations play a significant role in facilitating debates, implementing conventions and agreements, settling disputes, and other related tasks in the economy of any nation. However, these activities significantly impact the labour market outcomes, particularly for developing countries. Therefore, it is crucial to comprehend the structure and function of different international organisations. Students taking this course will learn about international organisations' effects on labour and the labour market, including the World Bank, GATT, IMF, and WTO. These global organisations frequently influence a nation's trade policies, which have a significant direct or indirect impact on the labour market. This course will assist students in understanding and analysing the implications of these organisations on labour markets.

Skill Enhancement - LS 17 Data Analytics for Labour Studies (2 Credits)

This course will offer a theoretical and hands-on introduction to data analysis and project evaluation, emphasising generic knowledge and approaches applicable to all projects. Interdisciplinary assessment will be included based on both quantitative and qualitative analysis. Different types of evaluations will be discussed, including purpose, design, focus, evaluation models, data collection, analysis, quality assurance, and reporting. With rapid development in data sciences, there is a growing demand for scholars and experts who are well-versed with all data analytical tools and know about data mining through experimentations and field immersions. This course will build the analytical prowess of our students and will prepare them to work with leading research organisations and think tanks. This course has four sections: Development Information Package, Project Planning and Evaluations, Applied Data Analytics using R and Introduction to micro-econometrics. 

Elective-LS OC 01 Core Ideas & Advanced theories in Labour Studies (2 Credits)

Labour is always the central focus of the discipline of Labour Studies.  Locating the issues in the journey of exploration of that idea of 'Labour' requires a deeper understanding and inculcation of the same, followed by an in-depth intellectual sojourn. While the entire MA programme in labour studies would enable the students to acquire knowledge and inculcation, this particular course would allow the students to chart an in-depth intellectual sojourn.  This course shall focus on the core concepts of labour studies from historical and contemporary perspectives.  Each of these concepts shall be subject to treatment from the relevant angles - ideologies, themes, debates, positions, locations, and controversies - so that a grasp of these central ideas empowers the graduating students to build a repository of core expertise in Labour Studies. 

Elective-LSOC 02 Women, Work and Diversity (2 Credits)

This course will survey classic and contemporary scholarships' theoretical, methodological and empirical contributions to gender, work, and diversity. We will examine basic concepts of the difference between sex and gender, sexual division of labour, women's work, gender stereotypes, sexist assumptions, formal/semi-formal/informal sector, multiple oppressions and the question of diversity. We will also examine what is defined as “work" -- the underlying patriarchal notions of housework/paid/unpaid labour, discuss the devaluation of women's labour, understand critiques and contributions of feminist economists and unpack the sociology of gender and work to reconceptualise work and dichotomies of paid/unpaid labour, masculine/feminine work and gender constructs and its impact on labour market opportunities and discrimination. We will then understand the specific context of India in comparative frameworks about social stratification, examine women's labouring lives in rural/urban, formal/informal, gender and labour market segmentation, inequalities in the labour force, uneven development, differential wages, work opportunities, low wages and poverty, work/family conflict, caste occupations, sex work, dirty work, sex/sexuality in the workplace, gendered nature of emotional labour, discriminations in workplaces and to mitigate these inequalities and multiple oppressions how diversity framework may address the female labour participation, and promote, protect and foreground their contributions to the economy and society. 

LS INT TU 01 Internship - Trade Union Students – 6 months (14 Credits)

The trade-nominated students will be generally placed with his/her parent trade union/ Workers association for six months under the guidance of an organisation supervisor to submit a comprehensive report of their learning experiences while reflecting upon the learning inside the classrooms during the first and second semester. The Trade union student will be successfully  applying the knowledge received in classroom sessions in enhancing the objectives and activities of their Parent Trade Union /Workers Associations during the six month tenure. At the end of the tenure, the student will submit a reflection report on his /her work.  This tenure is evaluative.

LS INT 01 Internship - Regular Students – 2 months (8 Credits)

Regular students will be sent to the Industry, Labour Organisations, Research Organisations, Think Tanks, and Consulting Organisations to get exposed to the issue of Labour in Industry – formal and informal for two months in the areas of ER, IR, CSR, ESG, OSH, Labour Policy and Research, Employer Employee Relations, Manpower Development and Employee Training etc.  They are expected to work under the guidance of Organisation Supervisors and Faculty advisors from the Centre. It is evaluative based on the presentation of their experiences to the Faculty of TISS, other than the parent School / Centre and the report written and submitted to their respective Faculty guide at the Centre. 

LS DS 01 Research Dissertation - I (Proposal and Data Collection) (6 Credits)

The Research Proposal and Data Collection dissertation course guides students through the initial stages of their research journey. Under the supervision of a TISS faculty member, students must develop and submit a comprehensive research proposal outlining their research objectives, methodology, and theoretical framework. Following the submission, students must present their proposal before a panel of faculty members for feedback and evaluation. This process helps refine their research design and prepares them for the data collection phase. The course emphasises critical thinking, academic rigour, and alignment with research standards for successful dissertation work.

Semester – IV (Total Credits -20)

Core-LS 18 Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Audit (2 Credits)

Companies must sustainably balance their profitability with responsibility towards larger society and the environment. Social auditing is integral to corporate social responsibility because it helps the company evaluate its operations and improve its public image.  Environmental concerns, Labour Laws, and ethical standards of corporate governance are essential pillars of this course.  The sustainability approach has made a prominent yardstick in recent times on this earth to ensure the embracing of the responsibility of corporations and capital. 

 Core-LS 19 Governance and Public Policy (2 Credits)

The Governance and Public Policy course examines the interplay between globalisation, governance, and policy-making. It covers the impact of globalisation on governance, global environmental policies, and the roles of indigenous peoples in human rights and democratisation. The course also explores Indian democracy, focusing on policy politics, planning successes and failures, and the state's role in development. It emphasises New Public Management principles, including participatory institutions, leadership, and organisational change. Finally, it addresses the bureaucracy-democracy relationship, analysing bureaucratic roles in policy formulation and state responsiveness while advocating for transparency, accountability, and enhanced citizen engagement in governance processes.

Skill Enhancement-LS 20 Conflict Management and Negotiation Skills (2 Credits)

Incongruity in ideas and goals, scarcity of resources, and discordance in personality are common causes of workplace conflicts. Negotiation is the most strategic form of communication in resolving conflictual ideas, goals, and offerings. Individuals are involved in various forms of negotiation with superiors, subordinates, customers, clients, team members, friends and family members daily. Effective negotiation and conflict resolution skills increase task efficiency and joint gain and enhance workplace relationships. Negotiation refers to coming together to advance individual interests through mutual action.  Negotiations are not confined to the professional world; we often negotiate in our personal lives. Negotiation, conflict resolution, and relationship management are complex processes. Successful professionals possess and apply a blend of perceptual, persuasive, analytical, and interpersonal skills for these processes. This course endeavours to train you to master these critical skills. 

Elective-LS OC 03 Cooperative Management (2 Credits)

Cooperative Management course offers the process of gaining deep insight into the cooperative as Business Institution.  This refers to a people’s collective approach to build their own business institution as an alternative economic model contributing in building strong National economy. It focuses on effective management of business enterprises having foundational base on principles and values of cooperation.  This facilitates the understanding of how’ collective approach caters to the economic and social well-being of people irrespective of caste, creed and gender.   The professional business components to cater to the collectives of people associated with cooperatives will be explored through this course. 

Elective-LS OC 04 Green Economy and Labour (2 Credits)

The various ideas and aspects of the green economy, as well as chances and problems on a national, international, and industry-specific level to promote low-carbon, resource-efficient, and socially inclusive development, are critical components of this course. Furthermore, students must acquire fundamental abilities to implement the idea of the green economy in practical economic, policy, and personal contexts. The course will outline the basic concepts and justification for implementing an inclusive green economy. It will support students in recognising the essential elements of the green economy and the characteristics of the green economy labour market and make them aware of the enabling conditions for greening national economies with the aid of this course.

LS INT 02 Internship - Block Internship in Trade Union (1 Month) (4 Credits)

The regular students are expected to be placed with a Trade Union / Worker's Organisation / Think Tank under the guidance of a trade union leader/ worker association leader to get exposed to the day-to-day activities of the organisations to work with.  They get to learn campaigning for worker's rights, mobilising, mentoring, training sessions designing in both formal/ informal sectors and delivering the sessions, conducting advocacy for the labourers, conducting impact studies, benchmark surveys, need assessment studies, Gender audits, etc. They learn to write policy briefs for labourers if required by the organisation. 

This is evaluative. The students are expected to write a reflection paper and submit it to the faculty guide at the end to get evaluated.  The reflection report covers the critical understanding that the students received inside the classrooms during the semesters and the field experiences they received during the First and Second phases of the internship. 

LS INT TU 02 Internship - Trade Union Students (1Reflection Paper/Case Study) (4 Credits)

In continuation of the LS INT TU 01 Internship for Trade Union Students (6 months) offered in the third semester, the students will write a reflection paper in consultation with the faculty supervisor. The reflection paper will be reviewed by the supervisor and students are encouraged to write a case study or research paper and present in the appropriate forums or conferences. 

LS DS 02 Dissertation-I (Dissertation Submission and Presentation)

The dissertation component is an integral part of the university Masters programmes. In order to fulfil degree requirements, students must submit an original thesis to complete the degree. Students will present their proposals in the first semester, conduct their research, and submit a supervised dissertation at the end of the fourth semester. Students can select their research topic from any area related to Labour Studies, and the dissertation may draw upon primary or secondary data. Subsequently, the Dissertation Progress Seminar (DPS) scheduled for the third semester will bring together all graduate students working on dissertations to present their research progress and receive feedback from external examiners and faculty. The seminar aims to facilitate discussions that enhance students' knowledge, help them refine their research, and establish milestones to complete their dissertations.

Note:
* Courses only for regular students
** Courses for regular and trade union students
*** Courses only for Trade Union Students
Students can choose any one elective from the courses offered by the centre/school/institute in semester III and IV

Note:The curriculum structure is tentative and subject to change.

Fee Structure:

 *Institute reserves the rights to revise the Fees Structure of programme if necessary.

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