Master of Arts in English

To join the MA in English, the candidates have to complete their undergraduate first. Furthermore, the aspirants have to fulfil the eligibility criteria too:-

Master of Arts in English is a 2-year postgraduate degree program with 4 semesters. This course provides the candidates with the knowledge of ancient and modern English Literature. At the master's level, the study of English Literature is not limited only to the works of English writers but it also integrates the pieces of creation of writers from worldwide.

The candidates, who are interested in pursuing the course of Master of Arts in English must make sure that they are up to date with the whole syllabus. There are 4 semesters in the course. One can find the syllabus of the course below:-

Semester

• Literature in English: 1550 – 1660(Part 1)
• Literature in English: 1660 – 1798(Part 1)
• Literature in English: 1798 – 1914(Part 1)
• Literature in English: 1914 – 2000(Part 1)
• Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 1)
• Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 1)
• Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction(Part 1)

Semester 2

• Literature in English: 1550 – 1660(Part 2)
• Literature in English: 1660 – 1798 (Part 2)
• Literature in English: 1798 – 1914(Part 2)
• Literature in English: 1914 – 2000 (Part 2)
• Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 2)
• Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 2)
• Study of a Genre (Option-1) Fiction (Part 2)

Semester 3

• Critical Theory (Part 1)
• American Literature (Part 1)
• Indian Writing in English (Part 1)
• Colonial and Post- Colonial Studies -1 or English Language -1
• Literature and Philosophy-1 or Literature and Gender-1 or New Literatures -1

Semester 4

• Critical Theory (Part 2)
• American Literature (Part 2)
• Indian Writing in English (Part 2)
• Colonial and Post- Colonial Studies -2 or English Language
• Literature and Philosophy-2 or Literature and Gender-2 or New Literatures-2

After the completion of the course of MA in English Literature, the candidates will be able to go in various profiles as per their interests. The candidates must have pursued higher studies or start working as well. As many students apply for this course every year, the admission to MA in English Literature entails tough competition in almost all the universities.

The Master of Arts in English students can apply for the following job profiles:-

• Editor or Assistant Editor
• Web Content Writer
• Academic Writer
• Teacher
• Translator
• Public Servant
• Quality Control Executive
• Theater Actor

After the completion of the Master of Arts in English course, a candidate can join the following areas:-

• Education
• BPOs and KPOs
• Publishing
• Theatre, Media and Entertainment
• Corporate
• Writing
• Advertising and Public Relations

The salary of the Degree holder in Master of Arts varies from company to company. It depends upon the experience, skills, knowledge, ability, etc. The starting salary of the degree holder ranges from 40k to 50k per month. The salary package is also based on the company, location, and work profile.

All India Engineering Common Entrance Test (AIE CET) is a national-wide entrance examination to secure admission in Puran Murti Group of Institution and up to 100% scholarship to all entrance qualified candidates. Furthermore, in order to take admission to Puran Murti Group of Institution, the candidates must follow the following admission procedure:-

• To join MA in English Course, a candidate should fill the form of All India Engineering Common Entrance Test (AIE CET) from the official site www.aiecet.com.
• After clearing AIE CET Exam, based on the All India Rank (AIR) of AIE CET students will get admission to the top MA in English Institute.