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Department of English / BA English Literature
The undergraduate English Literature programme is interdisciplinary, encompassing language, literary, and cultural studies. The programme focuses on English Studies with tangential focus on interdisciplinary approaches and emphasises developing language skills (listening, speaking, reading, and writing), while encouraging creative expression and critical thinking.
While centring on Language Studies, the programme’s thrust is on literary and cultural discourses that define multiple identities. The curriculum integrates technology-enabled, interactive, and experiential pedagogical techniques (language labs and online learning platforms). Through workshops, mentorship, and community engagement projects, students develop emotional intelligence, social skills, and ethical decision-making abilities, prioritising personal and social development.
Interdisciplinary programme focusing on English Studies with literary and cultural discourses that define multiple identities.
Develops listening, speaking, reading and writing skills while encouraging creative expression, critical thinking and digital abilities.
Interactive lectures, language labs, theatre-based pedagogy, workshops, writing clubs and community engagement projects.
Graduates can pursue careers in content writing, editorial work, communication, education, research and digital media.
A three-year undergraduate pathway building language proficiency, critical thinking and creative expression for diverse professional and academic roles.
Programme: Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
Duration: 3 Years (Optional 4th Year – BA Honours under NEP 2020)
Mode: Full-Time Undergraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Language skills, literary and cultural studies, critical analysis, creative writing and interdisciplinary perspectives
Practical Component: Language labs, theatre activities, writing clubs, workshops, seminars and internships
Pathway: Content writing, editorial work, communication, education, research and higher studies (MA)
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates who have completed Higher Secondary (10+2 / PUC) with an aggregate of 40% or an equivalent CGPA are eligible.
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Find Programmes by InterestOutcome-based learning that builds language proficiency, critical thinking and creative expression for academic and professional success.
Proficient reading and critical analysis of literary texts using theoretical and contextual understanding.
Competence in academic, creative and media-related writing across diverse platforms and genres.
Understanding of key literary movements, socio-historical contexts and their influence on cultural narratives.
Confident verbal communication, presentation and collaborative skills for diverse professional environments.
Research techniques and digital scholarship tools to support innovative academic and creative projects.
Application of literary knowledge to contemporary issues, creative industries and interdisciplinary fields.
Literature and language open doors to critical thinking, creative expression and cultural understanding. A well-designed undergraduate English programme builds both analytical depth and practical communication skills for diverse careers.
The BA English Literature programme combines literary and cultural studies with skill-oriented learning, theatre-based pedagogy and experiential activities, preparing students for content, editorial, communication and educational pathways.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With strong language proficiency, critical insight and creative skills, graduates are prepared for meaningful careers and higher studies in literature and communication.