03State and Society in India: Historical & Political Perspectives
04Interdisciplinary Debates in Social Theory
05Academic Writing and Critical Thinking
06Constitutional Values and Human Rights
01Program Core 1
02Program Core 2
03Program Core 3
04Program Core 4
05Program Core 5
06Interdisciplinary Elective 1
07Immersion Project
01Program Core 6
02Specialisation Elective Course 1
03Specialisation Elective Course 2
04Specialisation Elective Course 3
05Interdisciplinary Elective 2
06Research Design & Proposal Writing
01Specialisation Elective 4
02Specialisation Elective 5
03Interdisciplinary Elective 3
04Research Project / Dissertation
Programme Educational Objectives
PO1: Critical and Analytical Competence- Graduates will demonstrate advanced critical thinking, analytical, and interpretive abilities to examine texts, human behaviour, ideas, and social phenomena within their cultural, historical, and socio-political contexts.
PO2: Research, Communication, and Ethical Practice- Graduates will apply rigorous research methodologies, effective academic and professional communication, and ethical reasoning in scholarly inquiry, professional practice, and civic engagement.
PO3: Interdisciplinary Integration- Graduates will integrate perspectives from liberal arts and behavioural sciences to develop holistic and interdisciplinary approaches for understanding and addressing complex societal issues.
PO4: Global and Social Responsibility- Graduates will exhibit global awareness, social responsibility, intellectual integrity, and adaptability, enabling successful progression to higher education, research, and diverse professional careers.
Programme Outcomes (POs)
PO1: Disciplinary Knowledge and Application: Apply advanced theoretical knowledge and conceptual frameworks of the discipline to analyse complex social, cultural, historical, and political issues.
PO2: Research and Inquiry Skills: Design and conduct independent research using appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodologies, including data analysis, interpretation, and scholarly documentation.
PO3: Critical Thinking and Problem Analysis: Critically evaluate texts, arguments, evidence, and social phenomena to formulate reasoned conclusions and propose context- sensitive solutions.
PO4: Ethical, Social, and Professional Responsibility: Demonstrate ethical reasoning, academic integrity, and social responsibility while engaging with communities, institutions, and professional environments.
PO5: Communication and Lifelong Learning: Communicate ideas, research findings, and policy perspectives effectively through oral, written, and digital modes, and engage in self- directed learning for academic and professional growth.
Programme Specific Outcomes
PO1: Interpret historical, political, social and economic events, processes, and narratives through critical analysis of primary and secondary sources, demonstrating an understanding of temporal, regional, and thematic contexts.
PO2: Employ interdisciplinary perspectives to produce original social sciences, humanities and liberal arts research and communicate findings effectively in academic, public, and industry contexts.
The M.A. English programme with specialisations in Digital Humanities, Cultural Studies, Creative Writing and Educational Leadership and Management is a two-year postgraduate degree designed to deepen your expertise in literature and interdisciplinary humanistic studies.
You can choose from four specialist pathways:
Digital Humanities – exploring digital technologies in the study of literature and culture;
Cultural Studies – analysing cultural texts, identities and social practices;
Creative Writing – developing advanced writing craft and creative expression;
The programme covers core graduate-level English and humanities topics, combining theoretical and practical approaches to literature, culture and communication. You will also undertake specialised modules within your chosen track. A dissertation or substantial research project is typically included in the final semester.
Prospective students are usually expected to hold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university. Specific eligibility details, such as minimum marks and admission procedures, are provided by the university’s admissions office.
Graduates of the M.A. English with specialisations can pursue roles in academia, research, publishing, content creation, digital media and communication, cultural programming, creative writing, leadership and organisational roles in education, as well as further doctoral study.
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