Post Graduate Program · Maharshi Dayanand University
Online M.A. in English
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For students who want to learn more about English literature, language, and critical theory, Maharshi Dayanand University's (MDU) online MA in English program is a thorough and intellectually stimulating postgraduate degree. This two-year online program is perfect for those who want to further their education without sacrificing their personal or professional obligations because it is flexible and easily accessible.
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Course curriculum of Online M.A. in English
Gain from a course curriculum carefully designed for success, blending cutting-edge theory, practical application and real-world insights.
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | Semester 3 | Semester 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poetry from Chaucer to Milton | Romantic Poetry | Modern British Literature | Contemporary Literary Theory |
| Shakespearean Drama | Victorian Prose and Poetry | Indian Literature in Translation | World Literature |
| Eighteenth Century Literature | Literary Criticism – I | Literary Criticism – II | Research Methodology |
| Indian Writing in English | American Literature | Elective / Optional Paper | Dissertation / Project Work |
Learning outcomes of Online M.A. in English
Upon successful completion of the Online M.A. in English, you can expect to achieve the following learning outcomes:
Students will acquire thorough understanding of the main literary eras, from the medieval and Renaissance to modern and postmodern literature, as well as the sociopolitical environments that influenced these movements. Students can place texts within larger literary traditions and cultural discourses because to this historical foundation.
Through a variety of theoretical frameworks, including structuralism, feminism, postcolonialism, psychoanalysis, and ecocriticism, the program develops students' critical analysis skills in literary texts. Pupils gain the ability to critically engage, challenge presumptions, and perceive many levels of meaning.
Students receive instruction in research methodology, which gives them the tools they need to conduct independent academic work. Especially in the final dissertation, this involves the capacity to create research topics, evaluate existing literature, evaluate materials, and make arguments in coherent academic writing.
Students greatly increase their mastery of the English language and develop their ability to communicate both orally and in writing via attentive reading, literary analysis, and writing tasks. This equips students for positions in content creation, publishing, teaching, and editing.
Eligibility for Online M.A. in English
- Candidates must have successfully completed a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Candidates are generally expected to have secured at least 45% to 50% marks in their qualifying Bachelor’s degree examination.
- A student with foreign education must have completed graduation or an equivalent qualification from a recognized university or institution, with a certificate of equivalence from the Association of Indian Universities.
Fee structure of Online M.A. in English
Fees are payable per semester. Most programs offer no-cost and low-cost EMI options — talk to a counselor for the exact fee structure and any scholarships available to you.
| Semesters | Fees |
|---|---|
| Semester 1 | ₹19 K |
| Semester 2 | ₹19 K |
| Semester 3 | ₹19 K |
| Semester 4 | ₹19 K |
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