Overview
A Master of Arts (MA) is a postgraduate degree that offers advanced study in the humanities, social sciences, and sometimes fine arts. The degree builds on the foundational knowledge gained during a bachelor's program, allowing students to specialize in a specific field such as literature, history, sociology, psychology, political science, education, or linguistics. An MA typically involves a combination of coursework, independent research, and a final thesis or project, depending on the subject area.
Here's an overview of Potential Job Roles
University Lecturer/Professor
Research Analyst
Policy Advisor
Museum Curator
Librarian/Archivist
Cultural Affairs Manager
The focus of an MA is often on developing critical thinking, research, and communication skills. It is ideal for individuals seeking to deepen their expertise in a particular field, pursue academic or research careers, or enhance their qualifications for leadership roles in industries like education, media, public policy, or the arts. MA graduates are valued for their ability to analyze complex issues, conduct thorough research, and articulate their findings clearly.
Core Curriculum (Traditional Undergraduate)
Semester 1
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Course ID
Course Title
Credits
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MA-101
Language & Communication Skills I
3
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MA-102
Chaucer and Sixteenth-Century Literature
3
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MA-103
Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century Literature
3
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MA-104
Nineteenth-Century Literature I
3
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MA-105
Women’s Writing I
3
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MA-106
American Literature I
3
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MA-107
Postcolonial Literature I
3
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MA-108
Language and Linguistics I
3
Semester 2
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Course ID
Course Title
Credits
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MA-109
Language & Communication Skills II
3
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MA-110
Seventeenth Century Literature
3
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MA-111
Eighteenth-Century Literature II
3
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MA-112
Nineteenth-Century Literature II
3
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MA-113
Women’s Writing II
3
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MA-114
American Literature II
3
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MA-114
Postcolonial Literature II
3
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MA-115
Language and Linguistics II
3
Semester 3
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Course ID
Course Title
Credits
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MA-116
Literary Criticism and Theory I
3
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MA-117
Twentieth-Century Literature I
3
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MA-118
Indian Writing in English I
3
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MA-119
Nineteenth-Century Literature III
3
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MA-120
Women’s Writing III
3
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MA-121
American Literature III
3
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MA-122
Postcolonial Literature III
3
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MA-123
Language and Linguistics III
3
Semester 4
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Course ID
Course Title
Credits
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MA-124
Literary Theory and Criticism II
3
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MA-125
Twentieth Century Literature II
3
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MA-126
Indian Writing in English II
3
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MA-127
Dissertation
3
