MA English | Tribhuvan University

MA English is a two year, four semester program of Tribhuvan University in Central Department of English. But, it is conducted as a two year program in other constituent and affiliated campus taking exam at the end of every academic year. Large students get enrolled in major English every year making it one of the most taught subjects in humanities and social science. The core philosophy of the course is same whether it is yearly or semester but there may be the difference in the timing of teaching. In semester, the students have to appear in exam every 6 months so the course is designed accordingly. The course unfolds wide range of areas from history of literature to drama, poetry to novel, critical thinking to linguistics, etc.

Not much should be taught about English language and its application and importance. Most of us are familiar with it. English language has been of the most dominant language and is spoken all over the world. It is international language. Most of the powerful and developed countries like America, England, Canada, Australia, etc are the native speaker of English. So, students with good command of writing, listening and speaking can flourish to his fullest.

List of colleges offering M.A. in English are:

Padma Kanya Multiple Campus, Bagbazar, Kathmandu
Hari Khetan Multiple Campus, Alakhiya road, Kathmandu
Kathmandu Model College, Bagbazar, Kathmandu
Campion College, Kupondole, lalitpur
Golden Gate International College, Battisputali, Kathmandu
Universal College, Maitidevi, Kathmandu
Janapriya Multiple Campus, Pokhara,
Birendra Multiple Campus, Bharatpur, Kathmandu
Dillibazar Kanya Multiple Campus, Dillibazar, Kathmandu
Patan Multiple Campus, Lalitpur,
Prithvi Narayan Multiple Campus, Pokhara, Kathmandu

Fee structure:

The fee for studying MA English in Central Department of English in TU comes around Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 60,000. Per semester fee comes around Rs. 14,000 to Rs. 15,000. However, fee structure is subject to change every year. The fee structure of yearly system is lesser compared to semester system.

List of MA English Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for MA English program under Tribhuvan University in Nepal.

Hari Khetan Bahumukhi Campus | 977-22961-26167, Birgunj
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Mahendra Multiple Campus Dang | 082-560035, Deukhuri, Ghorahi
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Mahendra Multiple Campus Nepalgunj | 977-81-520278, 525578, 520278, 520336, Bhansar Road, Nepalgunj
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Makwanpur Multiple Campus | 977-57-520620, 521867, 523762, Municipality Rd, Hetauda
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Mechi Multiple Campus | 977-23-455044, 455135, 455615, Bhadrapur, Jhapa
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National Law College | 16923818, Pulchowk, Lalitpur
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Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus | 977-1-4225819, pradarsani marga, Kathmandu
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Objectives of MA English

The objectives of MA English are as follows:

The students will get an opportunity to gain wide range of knowledge and ideas theories, methods, research protocols, and intellectual practices that are indispensable for strong research, teaching, and service in the field of English.
The students will have an opportunity to get exposed to the comprehensive knowledge of the literature in their chosen area of interest or research focus.
The students will have an opportunity to learn in designing and carrying out original and credible research in English literature with particular attention to their chosen areas of interest or research focus.
The students will have an opportunity to learn in producing original study and demonstrate a talent to define and identify projects and conduct research independently.

Admission Requirements in MA English

Eligibility:

He/ she should have passed Bachelor’s level by securing at least 45% score from TU or equivalent level from the university recognized by the Curriculum Development Centre, Tribhuvan University, Kirtipur
The students having Bachelor degree in any stream can also join MA English by fulfilling all the required criteria.

Entrance Exam:

He should compulsory attain entrance exam by himself to get admission in Central Department of English.
The questions are objective type.
The merit list is published by calculating the marks of entrance exam.
In yearly academic system, there is no provision of entrance.

MA English Syllabus

First Semester

ENGL550.1: Introduction to Literature and Literary Analysis
ENGL550.1 Introduction to Literature and Literary Analysis
ENGL550.2: Academic Writing (I)
ENGL550.2 Academic Writing (I)
ENGL550.3: Literary Criticism
ENGL550.3 Literary Criticism
ENGL550.4: Ideas and Themes in Poetry
ENGL550.4 Ideas and Themes in Poetry
ENGL550.5: Themes and Trends in Fiction
ENGL550.5 Themes and Trends in Fiction

Second Semester

ENGL556: History of British and American Literature
ENGL556 History of British and American Literature
ENGL557: Critical Stylistics
ENGL557 Critical Stylistics
ENGL558: Modern and Contemporary Literary Theory
ENGL558 Modern and Contemporary Literary Theory
: Elective Areas
Elective Areas (Any Two):

ENGL 559 Postcolonial Studies

ENGL 560 Travel Writing

ENGL 561 Non-fiction (from the Margin)

ENGL 562 Literature of War, Conflict and Trauma

ENGL 563 Media Studies

ENGL 564 Environmental Literature and Criticism

ENGL 565 Children‘s Literature

Third Semester

ENGL566: British and American Drama
ENGL566 British and American Drama
ENGL567: Ideas and Themes in Contemporary Poetry
ENGL567 Ideas and Themes in Contemporary Poetry
ENGL568: Academic Writing (II)
ENGL568 Academic Writing II
Elective: Any Two Courses
Elective Areas:

ENGL 569 Nepal Studies

ENGL 570 South Asian Studies

ENGL 571 19th century studies

ENGL 572 Modernist Studies

ENGL 573 Gender and Masculinity Studies

ENGL 574 Life Writing and Autobiography

ENGL 575 Literature and History

ENGL 576 Translation Studies

Fourth Semester

ENGL577: Experimental Fiction
ENGL577 Experimental Fiction
ENGL578: Cultural Studies
ENGL578 Cultural Studies
ENGL579: Language and Communication
ENGL579 Language and Communication
Elective: Any Two Courses
Elective Areas:

ENGL 580 Postmodernist Studies

ENGL 581 Performance and Theatre Studies

ENGL 582 Single Author

ENGL 583 Economics and Literature

ENGL 584 Interpersonal Communications

ENGL 585 English Language Teaching (ELT)

ENGL 586 Thesis Writing

Scope and Career Prospects

The name, fame and money that literature and its artistic exploitation bestow are phenomenal. There is rarely any field where English is not used. It has become universal, influencing the life of many people. As an English graduates one is exposed to tremendous job opportunities. One can work as writer, researcher, journalist, content writer, teacher, lectures, administrator, editors, TV anchor, translator, communication officer, supervisor, etc. A graduates with good command of English language can work in international organizations, INGO's, NGO's, government departments, etc. Good written English is a treasure, which is applicable and saleable everywhere throughout the world. One can sit at home, write stories and poems as a freelancer and earn decent payment. Graduates having an ability to play with words can earn good job and attractive salary without any doubt. From nursery to master level, there is need of English language. The graduates with degree in English have huge career prospects all over the world.