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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.

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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
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • MA-101

    Language & Communication Skills I

    3

  • MA-102

    Chaucer and Sixteenth-Century Literature

    3

  • MA-103

    Eighteenth and Nineteenth-Century Literature

    3

  • MA-104

    Nineteenth-Century Literature I

    3

  • MA-105

    Women’s Writing I

    3

  • MA-106

    American Literature I

    3

  • MA-107

    Postcolonial Literature I

    3

  • MA-108

    Language and Linguistics I

    3

Semester 2
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • MA-109

    Language & Communication Skills II

    3

  • MA-110

    Seventeenth Century Literature

    3

  • MA-111

    Eighteenth-Century Literature II

    3

  • MA-112

    Nineteenth-Century Literature II

    3

  • MA-113

    Women’s Writing II

    3

  • MA-114

    American Literature II

    3

  • MA-114

    Postcolonial Literature II

    3

  • MA-115

    Language and Linguistics II

    3

Semester 3
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • MA-116

    Literary Criticism and Theory I

    3

  • MA-117

    Twentieth-Century Literature I

    3

  • MA-118

    Indian Writing in English I

    3

  • MA-119

    Nineteenth-Century Literature III

    3

  • MA-120

    Women’s Writing III

    3

  • MA-121

    American Literature III

    3

  • MA-122

    Postcolonial Literature III

    3

  • MA-123

    Language and Linguistics III

    3

Semester 4
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • MA-124

    Literary Theory and Criticism II

    3

  • MA-125

    Twentieth Century Literature II

    3

  • MA-126

    Indian Writing in English II

    3

  • MA-127

    Dissertation

    3

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