|| About MA-English Course

English Literature is one of the leading specialisations in the Master of Arts programme. It is the choice of many graduates to pursue the course of MA in English Literature. The programme is of the postgraduate level and is completed in a duration of two years. MA in English is an amalgamation of ancient and modern English Literature which mainly comprises four primary areas of focus, Poetry, Prose, Drama, and Fiction. At the master's level, the study of English Literature is not limited only to the works of English writers but it incorporates the pieces of creation of writers from all over the world. MA in English gives the students a chance to delve into the vast ocean of literature from around the world, including literature from America, Canadia, Australia, Scotland, India, Poland, France, etc.As the field of literature is enormous, students have to select electives and opt for the area in which they wish to specialise. The students get to learn and understand the historical, political, and cultural contexts of English and linguistics on an advanced level. MA in English explores the entire timeline of the development of literature over the years. It also involves all the movements and revolutions that happened at a particular time. After completing the course of MA in English Literature, students can opt to go in various fields as per their interests. They can pursue higher studies or start working as well.

The MA-English Distance Education programme is designed for open and distance learning programmes to help people to develop a dynamic personality for them as this will help them to engage in multiple activities. For those who can’t afford to attend regular classes, and those who wish to pursue their higher studies but do not have the time to do so, this programme is very beneficial. At the same time, after completing this programme, this will increase their job opportunities also.

Program: 2 Years

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|| What will I learn?

  • Demonstrate knowledge of literary terms, major periods, authors, genres, and theories.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of “best practices” regarding research, writing, teaching, and the academic profession of literary studies.
  • Develop complex reading, writing, and research skills.
  • Be able to participate in the profession of literary studies through conferences, publications, and memberships in learned societies.
  • Demonstrate argumentative skills which enable students to defend interpretations and research practices by using textual material, secondary sources, and literary theory.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation for literary theory.

|| What will I learn?

  • Demonstrate knowledge of literary terms, major periods, authors, genres, and theories.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of “best practices” regarding research, writing, teaching, and the academic profession of literary studies.
  • Develop complex reading, writing, and research skills.
  • Be able to participate in the profession of literary studies through conferences, publications, and memberships in learned societies.
  • Demonstrate argumentative skills which enable students to defend interpretations and research practices by using textual material, secondary sources, and literary theory.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation for literary theory.

|| Requirements

  • Candidates must have pursued a BA in English or equivalent degree from a recognised institute.

|| Requirements

  • Candidates must have pursued a BA in English or equivalent degree from a recognised institute.

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|| Frequently asked question

An M.A. in English offers profound benefits. It enriches language skills, opening doors in academia, media, writing, and more. The degree cultivates critical thinking, creativity, and analytics, prized across industries.

Master of Arts in English is a two-year postgraduate programme that deals with the study of Literature and Language in English across the world. It equips the students with analytical and critical thinking skills to produce original insights in scholarly academic writing and discourse.

After completing MA in English, you can pursue careers in teaching, content writing, publishing, journalism, media, public relations, corporate communications, and research.

An MA in English is very valuable as it can generate a variety of skills that are flexible in various career aspects. Pursuing this course will improve one's communication skills, written skills, critical thinking skills which are extremely useful both from a professional as well as personal perspective.

After doing your MA in English literature if you want to teach abroad you need to also do your Bed. Also if you have some teaching experience then your chances of gettng a job abroad to teach becomes much brighter. The UAE has a lot of demand for English teachers as there is scarcity of good English teachers.

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