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M.A. (English Language and Literature) program offered by School of Arts & Sciences, Kochi.

Prepare for a career in M.A.

The MA programme in English Language and Literature is created to provide students with a well-rounded education that is the ideal balance of theory and practice. The Program seeks to give students a solid foundation in all recognized English literary canons that fall under the curriculum’s jurisdiction. It adheres to the choice-based credit system that the university regulations, which are based on the requirements of the UGC Regulations, have envisioned. Over the course of four semesters, the programme offers a mix of Core and Elective courses. Both core and elective courses offer credit opportunities for the students. Indian Writing in English, New Literatures, Introduction to Literary Criticism, Shakespeare Studies, History of English Literature, Indian Aesthetics, and other topics are covered in the core courses.

Numerous specialized topics are covered in the elective courses, including Translation Studies, Language and Media, Canadian Literature, Travel Writing, European Fiction, Comparative Literature, Indian Women Novelists, etc. In their final semester, students work on a project of their choosing, choosing a subject of interest and learning the fundamentals of performing academic research. Finally, they turn in a project report and publish a paper based on their investigation. As a result of the program’s increased analytical capacity, research thinking, and inquiry, students become engaged readers and writers who love literature and humanity and are able to communicate successfully in both academic and professional settings.

Hostel Information – Amritapuri

Induction Program – Amritapuri

Terms and Conditions for Award and Renewal of Scholarship Fees

Scholarship Fees, i.e. Slabs 1 to 3 is allotted for the Academic Year 2023-2024 ONLY. Renewal of Scholarship Fees for subsequent years is subject to meeting the following conditions:

  1. Consistent Academic performance by securing a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 
    1. 8.0 and above in the case of Scholarship Slab 1 at the end of each academic year
    2. 7.5 and above in the case of Scholarship Slab 2 at the end of each academic year
    3. 7.0 and above in the case of Scholarship Slab 3 at the end of each academic year
  2. No disciplinary action during the period of study in the University.
  3. Clearing each semester without any arrear

Failing to meet the aforesaid conditions 1,2 and 3, the candidate will be required to pay higher fees in the subsequent years. 

  • If Slab 1 Student maintains CGPA 8.0 and above, the same fees slab will continue. If his/her CGPA is between 7.5 and 8.0, he/she will pay Slab 2 fees in the subsequent year. If his/her CGPA is between 7.0 and 7.5, he/she will pay Slab 3 fees in the subsequent year. If CGPA is below 7.0, the candidate will be required to pay slab 4 fees in the subsequent year.
  • In the event a student moves to higher fee slab due to not meeting conditions 1, 2 and 3 above, the student will not be able to move back to the old slab even if his/her CGPA improves in further subsequent years

Important Note

Commencement of Application Form (Amritapuri): February 8, 2023
Commencement of Application Form (Kochi): February 8, 2023

Curriculum

Semester 1
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr ES
21ELL502 Modern English Drama 4 0 0 4  
21ELL501 English Literature: Chaucer to 19th Century 4 0 0 4  
21ELL503 New Literatures in English 4 0 0 4  
21ELL504 Shakespeare Studies 4 0 0 4  
21CUL501 Cultural Education 2 0 0 P/F  
  Total       16  
Semester 2
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr ES
21ELL513 Literary Theory-I 4 0 0 4  
21ELL511 English Poetry: 19th Century 4 0 0 4  
21ELL512 Indian Literatures in English Translation 4 0 0 4  
  Elective I 3 0 0 3  
21ELL514 Research Methodology for Language and Literature   3 0 0   3  
21AVP501 Amrita Values Programme 1 0 0 1  
    Total     19  
Semester 3
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr ES
21ELL603 Literary Theory-II 4 0 0 4  
21ELL601 English Poetry: 20th Century 4 0 0 4  
21ELL602 Linguistics 4 0 0 4  
  Elective III 3 0 0 3  
  Elective II 3 0 0 3  
21ELL690 Live in Lab/ Open Elective 2 0 0 2  
    Total     20  
Semester 4
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr ES
21ELL612 Film Studies 3 0 0 3  
21ELL611 European Fiction 3 0 0 3  
21ELL613 Writing From the Margins 4 0 0 4  
  Elective IV 3 0 0 3  
21ELL699 Dissertation   8  
21ELL681 Practical course titled ‘Current Affairs and Debate’ 0 0 2 1  
    Total 22  
Electives I, II, III &IV (any four)
Course Code Course Title L T P Cr ES
21ELL631 Comparative Literature 3 0 0 3  
21ELL632 Cultural Studies 3 0 0 3  
21ELL633 Indian Women Novelists in English 3 0 0 3  
21ELL634 Latin American Writing 3 0 0 3  
21ELL635 Methods of Teaching English Language 3 0 0 3  
21ELL636 Postcolonial Poetry 3 0 0 3  
21ELL637 Translation Studies 3 0 0 3  
21ELL638 Twentieth Century American Literature 3 0 0 3  
Eligibility

Admission

Duration :

TWO years, Four semesters

Eligibility :

An undergraduate degree with a First Class or a high Second-Class from any recognised Indian or Foreign University.

Selection Procedure:

Based on the marks obtained in the qualifying examination and interview

Amritapuri

Eligibility

Graduation in English main with an aggregate minimum of 55% marks excluding language subjects.

Important note: It is mandatory to meet the required eligibility criteria to complete the admission process. Admission process and seat confirmation will complete only after submission of educational documents and full fee payment including caution deposit.

Selection

Selection will be based only on interview.

How To Apply

Registration for admission 2023 is fully online. Candidates are required to have their recent photograph, online payment credentials, etc. to be ready to complete the online application process.

Application fee of Rs. 750/-

The NRI applicants please email to nriadmission@amrita.edu and not be applied through the website.

Proceed to Apply Online

Management Quota option in Amrita Online Application Portal (AOAP)

‘Candidates can also submit the option in Step 2 of the application process, in case if they wish to be considered under management quota.

Admission Procedure

Admission Procedure (Amritapuri)
  • Apply Online
  • Online Entrance or Interview
  • Get Provisional Admission
  • Update +2 Marks
  • Verification of Marks
  • Confirmation of Admission
  • Accept
  • Pay Fee
  • Or Exit, the seat goes to the next person on the waiting list

Fee Structure (Semester Wise)

Amritapuri
Fee Type Slab Fees
Scholarship Fees 1 13750
Scholarship Fees 2 27500
Scholarship Fees 3 41250
Non – Scholarship Fees 4 55000
College Caution Deposit – 3000

Hostel and Mess Fee 2023

Hostel Fees Annual INR 24,000/-
Mess Fees Annual INR 43,000/-
Caution Deposit  One Time INR 5,000/-
* Subject to Change
Coimbatore
Program Fees for the year 2022-2023
Fee Type Slab Seats(%) Fees
Scholarship Fees 1 10% ₹ 45,250
Scholarship Fees 2 10% ₹  67,875
Regular Fees 3 80% ₹90,500
College Caution Deposit  –  ₹ 10,000

 

Hostel & Mess Fee for the year 2022-23
CAMPUS Caution Deposit 
(ONE TIME)
HOSTEL FEE
PER YEAR
MESS FEE
PER YEAR
Coimbatore  10,000   52,000   56,000
Kochi
Fee Structure (Semester Wise)
  • Regular Fees: Rs. 37,400
  • Caution Deposit: Rs. 3000
Scholarship Fees
  • Slab 1 – Rs. 18,700
  • Slab 2 – Rs. 22,440

Overview

Why Literature Programme @ Amrita?

 The UG and PG Programmes offered by the Department of English have a well- defined Curricula and Syllabi that reflect the current trends in Language and literature studies. The Department promotes interdisciplinary research projects engaging a range of cultural, aesthetic, historical, geographical, and theoretical concepts to bring out a holistic approach to research. Courses like Translation Studies, Linguistics, Folk Studies, Gender Studies, Cultural Studies, Dalit Studies and Ecological and Spiritual Studies offer them an insight into the emerging areas in this domain and help them to sharpen their analytical and critical thinking.

Job Opportunities for Literature students

After the Completion of BA and MA Programme, the students do get opportunities in Media related fields, Technical/Content Writing and Language Teaching and Training, Business sectors.

Projects/activities conducted to imbibe skills
  • As part of the Programme, students undergo advanced training in Verbal, Aptitude and Soft Skills which make them competent enough to meet the challenges in the corporate world and prepare them for various competitive exams.  The Department has a fully equipped language lab with an effective software Sanako study 1200 Tutor Ver 7.00 7.0.030522.01) to create an appropriate eLearning environment. The advanced multimedia technologies enrich the language learning process.
  • UGC Net training sessions are a part of the Literature Programme which help students qualify NET/ JRF Exams and thereby acquire eligibility for higher studies and Assistant Professorship.
  • Srishti, the literary club of Amrita spearheaded by the English Department features a variety of literary events with the primary objective of fostering in students a love for literature and nurturing their creative, aesthetic and oratory skills
Amrita Value System

The Department encourages and organizes social outreach activities to help them be responsible Citizens. The Department conducts several National and International conferences in various thrust areas to strengthen the research aptitudes in students and research scholars. The Department hosts national and international conferences, seminars, workshops and invited lectures to keep abreast with the emerging trends in language and literature.

Higher Studies and Placement

Till date, around twenty five percent of PG graduates have cleared the National Eligibility test. As part of Placement opportunities, the following companies/ organizations have visited the campus: Times of India, The New Indian Express, Byjus Learning App and other media houses and corporate sectors.

Almost eighty percent of both UG and PG students have opted for higher studies in varied fields like Media, Language and Literature, MBA, Law, Education and Education Management. This also includes students who have got selection in reputed national and international Universities namely Vanderbilt University, Central Universities, EFLU, Asian College of Journalism.

Placements

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
VINAYAK P ANAND

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company:DELOITTE

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
PARVATHI PRIYA M

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: DELOITTE

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
NANDHINI SATHYAN

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: DELOITTE

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
MANU MOHAN L

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: WIPRO

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ANANTHAKRISHNAN S

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: SUTHERLAND

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
NAJIYA HASSAN

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Sieva Network Solutions

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
GOKUL KRISHNA V NAIR

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Wipro

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
KASHYAP G

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: COGNIZANT

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ASHTAPADHI S V

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Sieva Network Solutions

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ANJIMA KS

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: COGNIZANT

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
DEVI PILLAI

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Sieva Network Solutions

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
LEENA P SUSAN

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: TCS

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ACHU PUSHPAN

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: Experion

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ANAND HARIKUMAR

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: SUTHERLAND

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ANJU RAJ J

Course/ Branch: BCA
Company: SUTHERLAND

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
AJAY KRISHNA

Course/ Branch: Int. Chemistry
Company: BYJUS

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
LEKSHMIPRIYA S

Course/ Branch: Int. Chemistry
Company: AKASH INSTITUTE

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
LAKSHMI SURESH

Course/ Branch: Int. Maths
Company: BYJUS

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
MALAVIKA S

Course/ Branch: Int. Maths
Company: Straive solutions

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
SREELEKSHMI G

Course/ Branch: Int. Maths
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
MALAVIKA V R

Course/ Branch: Int. Maths
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ARCHANA UDAYAN

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: Federal Bank

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
DURGA NAIR

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: NIELSENIQ

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
NANDHANA BALAKRISHNAN

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: INFOSYS

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
VARUN JOSHY

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: FEDERAL

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
RAGA SATISH

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: INFOSYS

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ANUNANDH G

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
GOKUL C M

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: ACADECRAFT

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
BHAGYALEKSHMI S PANICKER

Course/ Branch: Int. Physics
Company: Akash Educational Service Ltd

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ANANTHA KRISHNA R

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: NIELSONIQ

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
HANNA ANN MATHEWS

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: TCS

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
RENUKA RAJESH

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: SIMPLILEARN

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
ASHNA ABBAS

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

M.A. (English Language and Literature)
B R HARIPRIYA

Course/ Branch: MA. English
Company: INDIAN PUBLIC SCHOOL

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Placement Enquiries
Email: shyamsundarcv@am.amrita.edu
Ph: 0476 -280 5108

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