M.A. English

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The programme is a combination of modern and ancient English literature, consisting of three main areas of focus, i.e. Prose, Poetry, and Drama. The programme includes literature by not just English writers, but from all over the world. Cultural, political and historical contexts of English and linguistics are explored on an advanced level.

It prepares students for teaching and Creative writing in English. After Post-Graduate degree, a candidate can pursue Doctoral Degree or can appear in competitive examination for jobs in various government departments. MA English students also have scope to build their career in the field of journalism, Education, BPOs and KPOs, Publishing, Theatre, Media & Entertainment, Corporate, Writing, Advertising and Public Relations. Post Graduates can aspire for the job profile of Editor or Assistant Editor, Web Content Writer, Academic Writer, Teacher, Translator, Public Servant, Quality Control Executive, Theater Actor, to name a few.

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Career Prospects:

A student with MA English English can opt for jobs in both public and private sector organizations. One can aspire for the Job Profiles such as Teacher (in Schools and HEIs), Policy Analyst, Writer, Editor, Publisher, Researcher, Communicator, Public Relations Officer, Speech Writer, Travel Writer, Blogger or Reviewer, etc. Graduates with this degree have opportunities in industries like Media and Journalism, Publishing Industry, Teaching & Research, Advertising & Marketing, HR and Administration jobs in public and private sectors, Hospitality Industry, Translators, Technical Writers, Web Editors and Content Managers as well as in Civil Services. Roles in advertising, marketing, and public relations have turned out to be highly popular and sought-after by the English graduates nowadays. Graduates in English are also likely to be well suited for roles in public sector in the English-speaking countries.

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Eligibility & Fee Details

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M.A. English

Uttarakhand Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 26,625 26,625 26,625 26,625
Merit Scholarship 7,988 5,325 2,663 --
Net Academic Fee 18,637 21,300 23,962 26,625
Development Fee 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130
Other Fee 24,150 24,150 24,150 24,150
1st Semester Fee 44,917 47,580 50,242 52,905
2nd Semester Academic Fee 26,625 26,625 26,625 26,625
Merit Scholarship 7,988 5,325 2,663 --
Net Academic Fee 18,637 21,300 23,962 26,625
Development Fee 2,130 2,130 2,130 2,130
Other Fee 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150
2nd Semester Fee 28,917 31,580 34,242 36,905
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges

(1st Category) 

73,834

(2nd Category) 

79,160

(3rd Category) 

84,484

(4th Category) 

89,810

All India Quota (Amount of fee details in INR)

Semester Heads (Graduation Aggreate%)
>=90.01
(1st Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
>=80.01 and <=90
(2nd Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
>=70.01 and <=80
(3rd Category)
(Graduation Aggreate%)
<=70
(4th Category)
1st Semester Academic Fee 35,500 35,500 35,500 35,500
Merit Scholarship 10,650 7,100 3,550 -
Net Academic Fee 24,850 28,400 31,950 35,500
Development Fee 2,840 2,840 2,840 2,840
Other Fee 24,150 24,150 24,150 24,150
1st Semester Fee 51,840 55,390 58,940 62,490
2nd Semester Academic Fee 35,500 35,500 35,500 35,500
Merit Scholarship 10,650 7,100 3,550 -
Net Academic Fee 24,850 28,400 31,950 35,500
Development Fee 2,840 2,840 2,840 2,840
Other Fee 8,150 8,150 8,150 8,150
2nd Semester Fee 35,840 39,390 42,940 46,490
Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges

(1st Category) 

87,680

(2nd Category) 

94,780

(3rd Category) 

1,01,880

(4th Category) 

1,08,980

One Time Payable Charges in 1st Semester (INR)

Admission Fee Enrolment Fee Students Welfare Fee Caution Money
(Refundable after completion of programme)
6,000 2,000 6,000 2,000

Other Charges Per Semester (INR)

Examination Fee Library Fee Students ERP/ID Card Fee/Industrial Tour Fee Online Student Information Fee Total
4,600 800 1,250 1,500 8,150

Optional Fee (INR)

Hostel & Mess Fee Single Bed Double Bed Triple Bed with Attached Bathroom (Only for Boys) Triple Bed Four Bed
Rent and other Fee per Academic Year 85,000 60,000 70,000 52,000 47,000
Mess Fee per Academic Year 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
Laundry Fee per Academic Year 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Amount 1,30,000 1,05,000 1,15,000 97,000 92,000

Optional Fee (INR) / Flats Only For Girls

Hostel & Mess Fee Single Bed Double Bed Triple Bed Lobby (3 Seated) Lobby (4 Seated)
Rent and other Fee per Academic Year 90,000 80,000 70,000 65,000 50,000
Mess Fee per Academic Year 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500 40,500
Laundry Fee per Academic Year 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Total Amount 1,35,000 1,25,000 1,15,000 1,10,000 95,000

Optional Fee (INR)

Transportation Fee for Poanta Sahib Route per Academic Year (INR) 25,000
Transportation Fee for Doiwala/Nepali Farm/Rishikesh Routes per Academic Year (INR) 24,000
Transportation Fee for Other Routes per Academic Year (INR) 20,000

Eligibility

  • Graduation with English or equivalent degree.
  • Minimum 50% marks in aggregate for general category and 45% marks in aggregate in case of SC/ST category.

Note:

  • Only one choice of scholarship will be allowed to the candidate from the following:
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Girl Candidate for complete programme.
    • 5% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to ward of Defence Personnel for complete programme.
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Alumni of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
    • 10% scholarship on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship) to Sibling of Uttaranchal University (only in 1st year).
  • If any student deposits his/her complete yearly Fee, in that case additional scholarship of 5% on Net Academic Fee (after merit scholarship)will be provided for 1st year only.

Admission Procedure:

Programme Structure

Under Choice Based Credit System (CBCS)

Sr. No. Paper Code Subject Credit
1 TME 501 British Literature: 14th to 17th Century 4
2 TME 502 British Literature: 18th Century 4
3 TMEE 50x TMEE 501: Classical Literature in English
Or
TMEE 502: British Drama: 15th to 18th Century
4
4 TMEE 50x TMEE 503: Literature and Gender
Or
TMEE 504: British Novel: 18th to 19th Century
4
5 TMGE 50x TMGE 501: Literature and the Environment
Or
TMGE 502: Graphic Fiction
4
Total credit Sem. I 20

Sr. No. Paper Code Subject Credit
1 TME 551 Reinterpreting Shakespeare 4
2 TME 552 Literary Criticism I 4
3 TMEE 55x TMEE 551: American Literature
Or
TMEE 552: New Literatures in English
4
4 TMEE 55x TMEE 553: Post-colonial Literature and Theory
Or
TMEE 554: Violence and Memory Studies
4
Total credit Sem. II 16

Sr. No. Paper Code Subject Credit
1 TME 601 Romantic Philosophy 4
2 TME 602 World Literature: 19th Century Novels 4
3 TMEE 60x TMEE 601: Language and Linguistics
Or
TMEE 602: Aesthetics and Literature
4
4 TMEE 60x TMEE 603: Diaspora Literature
Or
TMEE 604: Dalit Studies
4
5 TMGE 60x TMGE 601: Research Methodology
Or
TMGE 602: Literature and Politics
4
Total credit Sem. III 20

Sr. No. Paper Code Subject Credit
1 TME 651 20th Century Literature 4
2 TME 652 Literary Criticism II 4
3 TME 653 Intellectual Property Rights 2
4 TMEE 65x TMEE 651: Indian Literature in English
Or
TMEE 652: African Literature
4
5 TMEE 65x TMEE 653: Translation Studies
Or
TMEE 654: Literature into Films
4
6 DME 651 Dissertation/Project Work 6
Total credit Sem. IV 24

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