M.A. English

The Master of Arts (M.A.) in English Literature at Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, is a distinguished two-year, full-time postgraduate program meticulously designed to immerse students in the vast domains of global literature and language studies. Structured across four semesters, the university offers specialized tracks including M.A. English Literature (with a highly competitive intake of 40 seats) and M.A. English Language Studies. The comprehensive Choice Based Credit System (CBCS) curriculum bridges classical foundations with modern technical skills, seamlessly covering British, American, Indian, and New Literatures alongside advanced Literary Theory, while uniquely offering an allied stream that integrates Computer Applications and Digital Humanities. To be eligible, candidates must hold a B.A. in English or any undergraduate degree from a recognized institution provided they have cleared at least four papers of Part-II English. Selection is primarily determined through a merit-based evaluation of undergraduate performance up to the fifth semester, coupled with an institutional entrance test, ultimately priming graduates for successful careers in academia, corporate communications, content writing, journalism, and research.