Course
Master of Arts in English Literature
The Department of English is offering a 16-months Graduation Program from 2021. This 16-months Master program is spread over 4 trimesters (including thesis) with three trimesters per academic year. Admission is offered three times a year.
Master of Arts in English Literature
About the program
The aim of this Program is to allow the students to develop a thorough knowledge of literary history, theory, and criticism, along with some other areas of Humanities; it enhances understanding of a wide range of cultures and intellectual traditions. However, it also helps the students develop transferable skills that are highly required by a wide range of employers. The Graduate courses offered to the students have been designed considering the courses offered in various reputed universities, home and abroad, keeping in view the ever-increasing horizon of Arts.
Dr. Fr. Leonard Shankar Rozario, CSC
Associate Professor, Chairman, Department of English
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About the program
Faculty Members
The courses of MA in English Literature are taught by specialists who are dedicated to evolving your subject-specific knowledge as well as your broader skills and job prospects.
About the program
Faculty Office Hours
- 8AM to 5PM
- Saturday to Thursday
Program details
Students are admitted into the Graduation Program of the Department of English under the Faculty of Arts. The degree offered is called ‘Masters of Arts in English Literature’.
There are three trimesters in a year—spring, summer and fall—in an academic year. The duration of each trimester is 16 weeks, which is used as follows:
| Classes | 13 weeks |
| Preparatory leave before Trimester Final Exam | 01 week |
| Duration of Examination | 01 week |
| Trimester break | 01 week |
| Total | 16 weeks |
Program Structure
The Graduation Program consists of 36 credits hours including M.A. Thesis of 6 credits each.
Allotment of Credit Hours
Two lectures of 1.5 hours (total 3 hours) a week is equivalent to three credit hours or One Lecture of 3 hours a week is equivalent to three credit hours.
One (1) course in Theory and Criticism; One (1) course in Creative Writing; 8 courses are in major areas and 1 course consists of a thesis.
M.A. Thesis
M.A. Thesis writing is mandatory to pass the 16-months Graduation Program.
Course Offering and Instruction
The courses which are offered in a particular trimester are announced and published in the Course Curriculum along with a tentative trimester schedule before the end of the previous trimester. Courses that are offered in any trimester are decided by the Department.
Each course is usually conducted by one teacher. The Course Teacher is responsible for maintaining the expected standard of teaching of the course and for the assessment of the students’ performance.
Limits on the Credit Hours to be taken in a trimester
Credit hours are fixed by the Department. Usually there is a minimum three courses (9 credits) and maximum 4 courses (12 credits). In case of repeating or retaking a course a student may be allowed to register for up to a maximum of 15 credit hours.
Admission Eligibility
A candidate for admission into the 1-year Graduate program must have the minimum following qualifications:
- Minimum GPA 2.5 in Bachelor degree in Law (LLB)
- Minimum GPA 2.5 in HSC and SSC each individually
- Minimum grade C in 2 major subjects in ‘A’ Level and 5 subjects of ‘O’ Level or High School Diploma in US
- Qualifying marks in admission test (written and oral)
The rules and conditions for admission into this department are constructed by the Academic Council on the recommendation of the Admission Committee each year.
Waiver Structure & Eligibility
Waiver Based On Merit:
- 30% tuition fee waiver for one following semester for those who get CGPA 3:80 and above.
- 22% tuition fee waiver for one following semester for those who get CGPA 3:75 to 3:79.
- 15% tuition fee waiver for one following semester for those who get CGPA 3:70 to 3:74
Tuition Fees & Cost
| Programs | Credit Hours | Trimesters per year | Admission Fees* | Course Fees* (per credit hour) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master of Arts in English Literature | 36 | 3 | 10,000 | 4,000 |
| *Trimester Fees: 4,000/= | ||||
| *Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) | ||||
