Pass in graduation in the relevant discipline with a minimum of 45% marks in Part III main (Excluding Subsidiaries) or Pass in B. A / B. Sc Degree with a minimum of 45% marks in Part I English/ Hindi/ Malayalam with three papers.
M.A. English is a 2-year post graduate course in English language and literature. The course covers English literary studies, theories, criticism and pedagogy, all in the form of theory.
The minimum eligibility criterion required for the candidates is to possess a Bachelor’s degree in English or relevant discipline from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 60%.
The course is a combination of modern and ancient English literature, consisting of three main areas of focus, i.e. Prose, Poetry, and Drama. The course includes literature by not just English writers, but from all over the world, such as Irish, Scottish, Polish, American, and Welsh. Cultural, political and historical contexts of English and linguistics are explored on an advanced level.
M.A. English course includes the study of Indian writings in English from early times to contemporary ones. It prepares students for teaching and creative English writing. Students also get opportunities to build their career in the field of journalism.