The full form of MA is Master of Arts, which is a postgraduate course that generally takes two years to complete. It is a professional course that gives students a comprehensive knowledge of the topic they have selected. Graduate candidates can only take an MA course. Most universities offer MA courses in both full-time and part-time modes, as well as through distance or correspondence learning. The eligibility criteria for enrolling in an MA course vary by university, but generally require applicants to have completed a bachelors degree. Some of the popular MA courses include MA in Economics, MA HR Management, MA Journalism, MA Social Work, and MA Sociology.