MPhil English Literature

MPhil English Literature

Programme Objectives

The MPhil English program intends to:

1. Enhance literary competence among students by a comparative analysis of different writers/ critiques, genres and themes in English Literature.
2. Analyze the complex interactions and interdependencies of global, regional and local aspects of life in the social, economic, political and religious spheres.
3. Empower students’ critical thinking in the interpretation of texts through research-oriented learning.

Programme Learning Outcomes

The successful students of MPhil English Literature will be able to:

1. Construe the complex interactions and interdependencies of global, regional and local aspects of life in the social, economic, political and religious spheres.
2. Analyze various literary texts and theories of global and multicultural literatures through comparative analysis.
3. Design research projects/thesis by employing their critical analytical skills in order to meet modern world needs.

Course Duration

Minimum duration of MPhil English Literature program (24+6=30) is 02 years and maximum three years. Course work of 24 credit hours is required to be completed in the first year ( two semesters) followed by a comprehensive examination and thesis of 6 credit hours in the next year( two semesters).

Admission Requirements

1. A candidate seeking admission in MPhil English Literature program should have completed sixteen years of education or 4 years of education after FA/FSc/A level or equivalent in English.
2. A candidate must have 50% marks (under annual system; MA English) or 2.5 out of 4.00 CGPA (under semester system) in BS English program.
3. A university GAT test will be conducted by department admission committee. Qualifying score for this test will be 50%. There is no age limit for admission to MPhil program.

Note: Merit list of minimum 10 students of MPhil programme will be displayed.

Degree Requirements

1. Enrolled Students must complete 24 credit hours in 2 semesters and secure minimum 2.5 CPGA to qualify for research thesis in 3^rd semester and 4^th semester that are comprised 6 credit hours.
2. For degree, student must earn minimum CGPA of 2.50 and have successfully completed research thesis.