Postgraduate study at SGGS
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The Master of Arts in English is a two-year postgraduate programme that builds depth in literary history, critical theory, and linguistic analysis — preparing students for careers in academia, research, publishing, content and communications.
Apply NowThe following table summarises the official course details — duration, sanctioned seats, and eligibility — as prescribed for MA English at Sri Guru Gobind Singh College, Sector 26, Chandigarh.
| Course Name | Duration | Seats | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA English | 2 years | 60 |
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The programme follows the postgraduate curriculum prescribed by Panjab University, Chandigarh.
From Chaucer and Shakespeare to modern and contemporary verse.
Classical, Renaissance, modern and Indian English drama.
The English novel from its origins to the present day.
Essays, criticism, and the literary essay tradition.
Phonetics, structure of English, and applied linguistics.
Classical to contemporary critical traditions.
Indian English, postcolonial and translated literatures.
Tools and methods for literary research and dissertation.
2 years, organised across the standard semesters as per the postgraduate curriculum of Panjab University.
Bachelor's degree as detailed in the table above — Elective English (45%), General English (50%), or BCom / BCA / BSc / MA in any subject (50%).
Teaching at college and university level (after NET/PhD), publishing, journalism, content writing, civil services, and PhD studies in literature and linguistics.
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