The Master of Arts in English (MA English) is a two-year postgraduate program that provides advanced study of English language, literature, linguistics, literary theory, cultural studies, and communication. The program develops students' critical and creative thinking, analytical abilities, academic writing, and research skills through the study of diverse literary and cultural texts.
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Students may apply for admission to an M.A. English degree program if they have a bachelor's degree (with a major in English) or an equivalent degree from any university that Far Western University recognizes.
An applicant must take the university's entrance exam in order to be admitted to the M.A. English program.
A candidate will not be admitted if they do not show up for the entrance exam or do not receive a minimum qualifying score.
First Semester
Subject Code | Subject |
ENG 511 | Literary Studies |
ENG 512 | Theory of Knowledge I |
ENG 513 | Theory and Criticism |
ENG 514 | Literary Genre : Gothic Fiction |
ENG 515 | Rhetoric, Composition and Communication Studies |
Second Semester
Subject Code | Subject |
ENG 521 | Theory of Knowledge II |
ENG 522 | Genre: Non Fiction |
ENG 523 | Theory, Criticism, and Cultural Studies |
ENG 524 | Composition and Communication Studies |
ENG 525 | Genres: Poetry |
Third Semester
Subject Code | Subject |
ENG 531 | Reading Across the Disciplines |
ENG 532 | Linguistics |
ENG 533 | Creative Writing |
ENG 534 | Modern to Postmodern Fiction |
ENG 535 | British and American Drama |
Fourth Semester
Subject Code | Subject |
ENG 541 | Reading & Writing Environment |
ENG 542 | Writing for Professional and Business World |
ENG 543 | Asian and African Literature |
ENG 544 | Single Author: William Shakespeare |
ENG 545 | Final Project/Thesis |
After completing the program, graduates will be able to:
Demonstrate advanced knowledge of English language, literature, linguistics, and cultural studies.
Critically analyze and interpret literary texts using appropriate theories and approaches.
Apply advanced research methods to language, literature, and humanities studies.
Develop strong academic, creative, and professional writing skills.
Analyze linguistic, cultural, and social issues from interdisciplinary perspectives.
Conduct independent research and prepare academic papers or a thesis.
Demonstrate effective communication, presentation, and critical-thinking skills.
Apply knowledge of English studies in teaching, publishing, media, translation, and research.
Contribute to academic and professional fields through research and scholarly work.
Pursue careers in teaching, research, publishing, journalism, translation, communication, and related fields.
Literary Studies, Theory of Knowledge, Theory and Criticism, Literary Genre, Composition and Communication Studies, Language and Linguistics, Cultural Studies, and Interdisciplinary Studies are the eight disciplines that make up the Master of English curriculum. The goal is to give students the chance to learn about language, literature, literary theory and criticism, literature history, and culture. The classes do emphasize students' writing and expression while maintaining an interdisciplinary focus. Works from American and British literature, English-language literature, and the world of ideas are all included in the readings.
