Master of Arts in English is a 2-years postgraduation program in four semesters in English and literature. The subject matter of the program is pedagogy, English literature and theories, poetry, drama etc. Many colleges and universities offer M.A. English in both a full-time and part-time basis. In this postgraduate program, the students have to attend many lectures, seminars and projects related to their discipline.
- The students should have good communication skills, writing skills, research aptitude and articulate skills can join the postgraduate program in English.
- The curriculum of M.A. English includes classroom studies, case studies, discussions, individual and group projects and presentations.
- After completion of the M.A. English, the students can go for higher education programs like M.Phil. and PhD programs in English or Literature. The aspirants can also find job opportunities in various fields like Research areas, Journalism, Advertising Industry, Public relations, Research areas etc.
- The main job types for the postgraduates include Lecturer, proofreader, Content writer, Medial Analyst, English Language Specialists etc.
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Highlights of the Course
| Course Level | Post Graduate |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Eligibility | Bachelor degree from a recognized college in English literature |
| Employment Areas | Education, Theatre, Entertainment & Media, Corporate, Advertising, Writing, |
| Job Types | Literature Teacher, Copy Editor, Lecturer / Speaker |
Type of the Course
Master of Arts in English is a postgraduate program in English or Literature. The course is available in both a full-time and part-time basis.
Duration of the course
The timespan of the course is 2-years with four semesters.
Eligibility of the Course
- The students should pass the graduation in English or literature with an aggregate mark of 50% from any recognised university or colleges.
- Some institutions or Universities may conduct entrance examinations for the admission purpose.
Syllabus of the Course
The subject matter of M.A. English has mentioned as follows.
| Semester I | Subjects of Study |
| Literature in English: 1550-1660 (Part-I) | |
| Literature in English: 1660-1798 (Part-I) | |
| Literature in English: 1798-1914 (Part-I) | |
| Literature in English: 1914-2000 (Part-I) | |
| Study of a Genre (Option-i) Fiction(Part-I) | |
| Study of a Genre (Option-ii) Drama(Part-I) | |
| Study of a Genre (Option-iii) Poetry(Part-I) | |
| Semester II | Literature in English: 1550-1660 (Part-II) |
| Literature in English: 1660-1798 (Part-II) | |
| Literature in English: 1798-1914 (Part-II) | |
| Literature in English: 1914-2000 (Part-II) | |
| Study of a Genre (Option-i) Fiction (Part- II) | |
| Study of a Genre (Option-ii) Drama (Part- II) | |
| Study of a Genre (Option-iii) Poetry (Part – II) | |
| Semester III | Critical Theory (Part-I) |
| American Literature (Part-I) | |
| Indian Writing in English (Part-I) | |
| (Opt.i) Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies (Part-I) (Opt.ii) English Language (Part-I) | |
| (Opt.i) Literature and Gender (Part-I) (Opt.ii) Literature and Philosophy (Part-I) (Opt.iii) New Literatures (Part-I) | |
| Semester IV | Critical Theory (Part-II) |
| American Literature (Part-II) | |
| Indian Writing in English (Part-II) | |
| (Opt.i) Colonial and Post-Colonial Studies (Part-II) (Opt.ii) English Language (Part-II) | |
| (Opt.i) Literature and Gender (Part-II) (Opt.ii) Literature and Philosophy (Part-II) (Opt.iii) New Literatures (Part-II) |
Career Prospects in M.A. English
The postgraduates in English can go for higher education programs if they are interested to learn about literature, its history, English tradition and culture etc.
Higher Education Program
- M.Phil. (English Literature)
- PhD (English)
Related Program
- M.A. (Communicative English)
- M.A. (English and Communicative Studies)
- M.A. (English Literature and American Studies)
- M.A. (English Literature)
- M.Phil. (English and Communicative Studies)
- M.Phil. (English Literature)
- M.Phil. (English)
- PhD (English Literature)
- PhD (Humanities (English) and Management)
The postgraduates have many career opportunities in various field. The main employment areas are:
- TV & Media
- Advertising Industry
- Communications Industry
- Indian Civil Services
- Journalism
- Online Tutoring
- Politics
- Publication Houses
- Research
- Translation Agencies
- Public Relations
- Corporate Communications
Job types
- English Proof Reader
- English Translator
- English Editor
- Translator/Interpreter
- Stenographer (English)
- IELTS Trainer
- Content Writer/Trainer
- English Tutor
- Customer Support Executive
- English Teacher
- English Language Specialist
- Media Analyst
- Junior Parliamentary Reporter (English)