MA English
Master of Arts in English
A specialised MA in English Literature. Built for UGC-NET aspirants, civil services candidates, and future educators.
Fees & payment plans
Transparent. Pay the way that suits you.
Pay the full programme in one instalment, split it annually, or pay per semester - the earlier you commit, the more you save.
| Category | Total Programme Fees | Semester Fees Payment Plan | Annual Fees Payment Plan with 10% Concession | One Installment Fees Payment Plan with 15% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Nationals | ₹72,000 | ₹18,000 | ₹32,400 | ₹61,200 |
| Foreign Nationals | ₹1,44,000 | ₹36,000 | ₹64,800 | ₹1,22,400 |
Registration fee: ₹1,000, non-refundable, charged once at enrolment (same for every nationality).
Examination fee: ₹1,500/semester for Indian nationals, ₹3,000/semester for foreign nationals.
What you'll be able to do
Key Outcomes
Apply critical theory frameworks to a literary text and defend the reading in writing.
Produce a 10,000-word dissertation with proper structure, citation and argument.
Sit for UGC-NET English paper with strong topical and theoretical coverage.
Teach undergraduate English at a university or college level.
Move into editorial, content-strategy or academic-publishing roles.
Placement records
Career Opportunities after MA English
Content Writer
4-7
Copywriter
4-8
Editor
5-10
Proofreader
3-6
Lecturer
5-9
Top hirers
NDTV
News Media
The Hindu
Print Media
Times of India
News Media
HT Media
News Media
NITI Aayog
Policy Think Tank
State PSCs
Civil Services
Universities
Top recruiter
Think Tanks
Top recruiter
NGOs
Top recruiter
Career services included
Personal placement officer
Dedicated coach assigned to every batch
Resume & LinkedIn review
Two rounds of feedback from industry coaches
Mock interviews
3+ HR and technical rounds before drives
Alumni network
12,000+ alumni across India and the GCC
Curriculum
What You'll Study
Semester 1
22 credits- 01Language & Communication Skills I4
- 02Chaucer and Sixteenth Century Literature4
- 03Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century Literature4
- 04Nineteenth Century Literature I3
- 05American Literature I4
- 06Language & Linguistics I3
Semester 2
22 credits- 01Language & Communication Skills II4
- 02Seventeenth Century Literature4
- 03Eighteenth Century Literature II4
- 04Nineteenth Century Literature II3
- 05American Literature II4
- 06Language & Linguistics II3
Annual Fee
Total program cost: ₹72,000
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Both included free, for your full course duration
July 2026 admissions are open
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How you'll study
Built around your work week.
Live sessions sit on the weekend so the rest of your week stays free for work, family and self-paced study at your own rhythm.
Live Sessions
Saturday & Sunday
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM IST · weekly during academic terms
Self-Paced LMS
8-10 hours weekly
VGU Learning Platform - works on mobile and desktop
Cohort & Mentor
110-140 learners per batch
Monthly 1-on-1 with a programme mentor
A typical week
Roughly 12-14 hours total - designed to fit around a full-time job
Mon-Fri
8-10 hrs total
Self-paced LMS modules, recorded lectures and assignments
Saturday
3 hrs
Live faculty session and case discussion
Sunday
3 hrs
Live faculty session and Q&A
Your Faculty
The people teaching this programme
Working professionals and academics who lead live sessions, mentor students and assess coursework.
Prof. Geeta Srinivasan
Professor, English Literature
PhD, Hyderabad Central · 21 yrs
Dr. Bhupesh Naik
Associate Professor, Sociology
PhD, TISS Mumbai · 15 yrs exp
Prof. Lakshmi Varma
Assistant Professor, Economics
MA Economics, DSE Delhi · NET/JRF
Dr. Abhinav Tiwari
Associate Professor, Political Theory
PhD, JNU Delhi · NET · 14 yrs exp
Prof. Sandhya Iyer
Assistant Professor, Comp Literature
PhD, EFLU Hyderabad · 12 yrs exp
Dr. Anupam Roy
Assistant Professor, Economic Policy
PhD, IGIDR Mumbai · 11 yrs exp
Prof. Madhu Krishnan
Faculty, Gender Studies & Sociology
PhD, TISS Mumbai · 16 yrs exp
Dr. Suresh Bose
Associate Professor, Applied Linguistics
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