Please tell me about M.A. in English
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6th May, 2021
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MA in English is a basically a postgraduate degree in English Language, you'll study the detailed information covering the various aspects of literature, including British, American, Indian etc with prose and poetry, there will also be detailed knowledge offered especially about the language, the studies etc, some of the top universities to pursue this course are Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, EFLU to name a few, the eligibility criteria varies in the sense some universities may emphasize like BHU to have done graduation in English only, while this may not apply to other universities, admission process can be done through entrance exam or on the merit basis, after MA English you can qualify UGC NET, and pursue higher studies or teach in university, at state level SET is conducted to teach in school you will need BEd, other than this there are good opportunities in media industry especially if you have inclination towards writing, and you can also pursue this course through distance learning.
MA in English is a basically a postgraduate degree in English Language, you'll study the detailed information covering the various aspects of literature, including British, American, Indian etc with prose and poetry, there will also be detailed knowledge offered especially about the language, the studies etc, some of the top universities to pursue this course are Delhi University, Banaras Hindu University, Jawaharlal Nehru University, EFLU to name a few, the eligibility criteria varies in the sense some universities may emphasize like BHU to have done graduation in English only, while this may not apply to other universities, admission process can be done through entrance exam or on the merit basis, after MA English you can qualify UGC NET, and pursue higher studies or teach in university, at state level SET is conducted to teach in school you will need BEd, other than this there are good opportunities in media industry especially if you have inclination towards writing, and you can also pursue this course through distance learning.
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6th May, 2021
Hello aspirant
English Literature is one of the leading specialisations in the Master of Arts programme. It is the choice of many graduates to pursue the course of MA in English Literature. The programme is of the postgraduate level and is completed in a duration of two years.
The eligibility criteria for MA in English programme is similar to other MA programmes. The basic eligibility criteria which the candidates must fulfil are:
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You must have pursued a BA in English or equivalent degree from a recognised institute.
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You must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% or above at the qualifying level.
Hope this helps. All the best.
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