MA English - Master of Arts in English - Details, Eligibility, Syllabus, Admission, Fee

M.A English
MA English is a combination of ancient and modern English Literature which mainly comprises four primary areas of focus, Poetry, Prose, Drama, and Linguistics. The programis of the post-graduate level and is completed in period of two years divided into four semesters.

Eligibility Conditions?
Bachelor's degree with English as one of the Subjects at this level.

Minimum percentage of marks at graduation level that can be a minimum of 50% to 60% marks in qualifying marks with due relaxation for reserved category candidates.

Required skills?

• The most important skill required to do this successfully is a passion to learn this language.
• Basic understanding of the English language is another skill required to pursue English language at PG level.
• Writing, Reading & Articulating Skills can play an important role to learn and master this language.
• Research Aptitude can be of great help to pursue to language for further higher studies and master the language.

Syllabus of M.A. 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)

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) or (Opt.ii) English Language (Part-I)
• (Opt.i) Literature and Gender (Part-I) or (Opt.ii) Literature and Philosophy (Part-I) or (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) or (Opt.ii) English Language (Part-II)
• (Opt.i) Literature and Gender (Part-II) or (Opt.ii) Literature and Philosophy (Part-II) or (Opt.iii) New Literatures (Part-II)

How to get Admission in MA English Course?
There are two ways of getting admission in MA English course.

• Merit-based admission process candidates are provided admission to MA English courses based on the marks secured by the candidates at the Graduation.
• Entrance Examination and the admission is provided on the basis of Rank secured in this test.

Which are the Top Institutes for doing MA English course?

Top Government Universities or Institutes
• University of Delhi, Delhi
• Punjab University, Chandigarh
• Mumbai University, Maharashtra
• JNU, Delhi and
• Pune University, Maharashtra etc.

Private University
• Amity University, Noida
• Lovely Professional University, Jalandhar
• Chandigarh University, Mohali
• Christ University, Bangalore
• NIMS University, Jaipur and
• OP Jindal World University,
• Indira Gandhi National Open University – IGNOU

Fee structure?
• Government institutes - Rs. 5,000/- per year to Rs. 20,000/- per year.
• Private institutes - Rs. 50,000/- to Rs.1,50,000/- per year and even more.

Advantages of doing M.A. English Course Beneficial?
• M.A. English degree serves as a basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as Ph.D. Degree in English
• The course prepares students for specialized works like teaching and creative English writing
• M.A English degree holder can build a career in journalism and other related fields also
• M.A. English degree makes a student eligible for the post of a lecturer in different colleges; though for that position one should clear the UGC-NET examination or some state-level qualifying exams, along with the Master's degree

Career Prospects and Job Opportunities?
• IELTS Trainer
• Junior Parliamentary Reporter (English)
• Translator/Interpreter
• Customer Support Executive
• English Language Specialist
• Media Analyst Besides in the field of
• Corporate Communications
• Administration and Publications Houses
• Advertising and Communication Industry
• Trainer/Instructor in any institution or firm or Online Tutoring and
• TV & Media Industry.

MA English candidates can also go for the government sector and appear in most of the competitive exams taken by various agencies like Staff Selection Boards, Staff Selection Commission, State Public Service Commission and Union Public Service Commissions and grab coveted posts in Public Sector.

Salary prospects?
MA English degree holder can expect to get is Rs.3 Lakh to Rs.4 lakh per annum subject to once knowledge.

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