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Department of English / MA English Literature
The Master's programme in English Literature has evolved to integrate language, literary and cultural discourses into its ambit. This two-year programme offers a curriculum that explores literary trajectories, cultural traditions, and theoretical approaches that mark identity construction. Students are exposed to forms and relations that mark English Studies through Classical Literature, Writings of the World, Comparative Literature, Translation Studies, Literary Theory and Criticism, among others.
Academic rigour is strengthened by co-curricular activities such as seminars, workshops, and conferences that mediate theoretical knowledge into practice. The curriculum includes internships, theatrical productions, and a research project/dissertation, each carrying dedicated credits that enable students to gain hands-on experience, apply disciplinary knowledge, and develop research competence—opening pathways in academia, publishing, education and research.
Explores literary trajectories, cultural traditions and theoretical approaches through Classical Literature, Comparative Literature, Translation Studies and Literary Theory.
Internships, theatrical productions and a research project/dissertation with dedicated credits for hands-on experience and research competence.
Seminars, workshops, conferences and industry-linked training preparing students for academia, publishing, education and research careers.
Graduates can pursue careers in academia, publishing, research, curriculum design, translation and cultural analysis.
A two-year postgraduate pathway building advanced literary analysis, research competence and professional skills for academia and creative industries.
Programme: Master of Arts in English Literature
Duration: 2 Years (Full-Time Postgraduate Programme)
Mode: Full-Time Postgraduate Programme
Academic Focus: Literary theory and criticism, comparative literature, translation studies, cultural discourses and advanced research
Practical Component: Internships, theatrical productions, seminars, workshops, conferences and research project / dissertation
Pathway: Academia, publishing, research, curriculum design, translation, media & cultural analysis and Ph.D.
Review the mandatory academic qualifications and minimum score criteria required for admission.
Candidates with any Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 50% marks (45% for SC/ST candidates) from a recognised University and who have studied English as one of the courses are eligible.
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Find Programmes by InterestOutcome-based learning that builds advanced literary analysis, research competence and professional skills for scholarly and creative careers.
Mastery of literary analysis using diverse theoretical, historical and cultural frameworks across global and classical texts.
Research skills including methodology, dissertation writing, editing and publication standards for scholarly work.
In-depth understanding of literary genres, critical movements and cross-cultural approaches to literature.
Confident communication of ideas and arguments related to contemporary debates and emerging global concerns.
Application of literary knowledge to media studies, environmental humanities, translation and interdisciplinary research.
Practical skills in creative writing, content development, critical review writing, public speaking and digital scholarship.
Advanced literary study demands both theoretical depth and practical engagement. A research-oriented postgraduate programme prepares students to analyse texts, contribute to scholarship and apply literary insight across academic and professional domains.
The MA English Literature programme integrates rigorous literary and cultural studies with seminars, internships, theatrical productions and a dissertation, opening pathways in academia, publishing, education and research.
Choosing this programme enables students to:
With strong research competence and professional skills, graduates are prepared for scholarly careers and roles in publishing, education and cultural analysis.