byGaganDeep
Updated on - 30 Aug, 2024
M.Phil. Or Master of Philosophy in English Literature is a postgraduate research degree that takes about 2 years to complete. The program offers an intense and focused study on different sub fields of English literature such as poetry, drama, fiction, literary theory, students will be expected to undertake research projects under the supervision of faculty members and submit a dissertation at the end of this program. Course work includes topics in research methodology, analysis of scholarly articles, writing of research proposals and papers.
Some of the common entrance examinations that are accepted for admissions into M.Phil English Literature are UGC NET in English, CSIR NET in English, TIFR GS and JNUEE. This also applies to colleges which admit students on merit through performance in qualifying postgraduate examinations such as the Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts English examinations. There are some institutes that conduct their own Ph.D. entrance tests for providing admission to M.Phil. programs.
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| - Full Form | M.Phil. (English Literature) |
| - Duration | 1-2 years |
| - Course Level | Postgraduate |
| - Eligibility | MA in English Literature or related field |
| - Top Colleges | University of Delhi, Jawaharlal Nehru University, University of Hyderabad |
| - Entrance Exam | Entrance exams like DU Entrance Exam, JNU Entrance Exam, UGC-NET |
1. A Bachelor’s degree in English Literature or English Language with at least 50 percent marks from a recognized university.
2. Only those candidates who have cleared the UGC NET/JRF or have passed other national/state level eligibility tests can apply.
3. Some universities may consider work experience in related fields as a criterion for meeting the eligibility.
4. It is not unusual for some of the universities to set their own exams to administer to students who want to be admitted into their institutions.
5. Candidates should have good writing, comprehension and analytical skills with knowledge of literary theories.
6. Fluency in English language is imperative, familiarity with other languages may be helpful for multidisciplinary work.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Research Methods | Research design, Literature review, Data collection, Data analysis |
| Literary Theory | Marxism, Feminism, Postcolonialism, Poststructuralism |
| British Literature | Shakespeare, Milton, Romantic poetry, Victorian literature |
| American Literature | American Renaissance, Realism, Modernism, Postmodernism |
| Indian Writing in English | Colonial era, Postcolonial era, Contemporary era, Diasporic literature |
| Critical Thinking | Argumentation, Logic, Rhetoric, Hermeneutics |
| Academic Writing | Research paper, Thesis, Dissertation, Scholarly articles |
| Literary Movements | Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, Postmodernism |
| Genre Studies | Poetry, Drama, Novel, Short story |
| Cultural Studies | Cultural theory, Identity politics, Representation, Popular culture |