M.A English Admission, Eligibility, Duration, Fee and Syllabus

The Master of Arts in English is a postgraduate academic degree. English literature includes the broad study of both ancient and modern English literature, including poetry, prose, and fiction. Literature in the English language is written not only by English writers in England but also by writers from other countries, important writers in the history of English literature.

The Master of Arts course also includes an in-depth study of Indian writing in English from early times to contemporary. The duration of the Master of Arts course is two years and the course is divided into four semesters.

M.A in English Eligibility

• Students should have passed Graduation with English from any recognized university/college in the country.
• Some very reputed universities and institutes demand minimum 50% marks in graduation as eligibility criteria to secure admission in this course and conduct entrance test to get admission in their Master of Arts (English) degree course .
• The selection for degree courses in these colleges is done on the basis of final merit, i.e. final examination of graduation and aggregate marks in the entrance examination.

How to Apply M.A English Admission Form

Candidates can register themselves through online mode or offline mode. Before applying, candidates are advised to have a M.A English Information brochure carefully. Candidates should follow the following steps while applying online application form.

• Visit University Website
• Go to the notification page
• Fill the application form.
• Upload all documents (Only in JPEG Format)
• Submit the application form and proceed to pay the fee.
• Pay fee through online mode by Credit Card / Debit Card / Net-Banking.

M.A English Course Suitable

• Candidates who want to know about English Literature, Tradition and Culture etc are best suited for this.
• Those who want to become teachers, lecturers and translators can also go for this course.
• Candidates having good teaching aptitude and other related skills are also suitable for the course.

M.A English Course Fee

M.A English Syllabus

M.A in English Semester-I

• 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)

M.A in English 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)

M.A in English Semester-III

• American Literature (Part-I)  
• Critical Theory (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)

M.A in English Semester-IV 

• American Literature (Part-II)
• Critical Theory (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)

M.A English Document Requirement

• Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
• Post-Graduation Mark sheet and certificate.
• Class X and XII Mark sheet and certificate.
• Valid entrance test scorecard.
• Original and photocopy of application form.
• Migration certificate if needed,
• Passport size photograph

M.A English Course Benefits

• The degree of Master of Arts in English serves as a basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil. Degree in English.
• The curriculum prepares students to teach and write creative English.
• Master of Arts (English) degree holders can also pursue a career in English journalism.
• A student having Master of Arts (English) degree with at least 50% marks makes it eligible for the post of lecturer in various colleges; However for a post in government colleges, one has to pass the UGC-NET exam or some state level qualifying exam with a master's degree.

M.A English Admission in Top University

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After M.A English Job Types

• Content Writer/Trainer
• Customer Support Executive
• English Tutor
• English Editor
• English Teacher
• English Translator
• English Proof Reader
• English Language Specialist
• IELTS Trainer

Advanced Courses After M.A in English

M.Phil. (English Literature)

Ph.D. (English)