A substantial increase in the number of job opportunities for students with a tertiary-level degree in English, as well as an ever-growing number of educational institutes, outsourcing sectors, marketing jobs, research organisations, publication spheres, and, of course, banking areas, has been observed in recent decades. A graduate capable of communicating effectively in English, whether in written or spoken form, is regarded as having superior opportunities in all aspects of life, including professional, social, and economic spheres.

East Delta University (EDU) has initiated the MA in English programme, a two-year programme that consists of a preliminary year and a final year, keeping the needs of a 21st-century learner and career prospects. The programme is designed to instill in students a strong sense of confidence that is derived from critical thinking, analytical reflection, judicious appreciation of discourse, and, most importantly, in-depth research. EDU firmly sustains that this programme will provide learners with competitive job opportunities provided that the offered courses concentrate on contemporary canonical texts, both written in and translated into English. These texts will allow students to re-examine and analyse literary manuscripts, locations, agencies, productions, and the history of the texts; reception in a comparative and contextual manner. The syllabus endeavours to provide students with an overview of the breadth and diversity of English literature in all of its genres, following a consecutive progression from literatures around the world, research understanding, professional communications, English teaching methodologies, and cultural studies. In addition to the concentration on literature, the pedagogical framework relies on an outcome-based structure, learner-centered instructions, research-informed training, and introspective teaching techniques providing a career orientation to the syllabus.

Engage with an enriching community of scholars that knits global perspectives with the richness of Bengali language and literature, offering a unique opportunity to do an in-depth analysis of literary expressions while nurturing a deep appreciation for your cultural heritage.

Critique complex narratives, challenge conventional interpretations, examine established perspectives, and reinforce your own chronicle of literary exploration and emancipative deconstruction.

Obtain a deeper understanding of the world through the analysis of literature, culture, and media, examining the social, historical, and political forces that shape Bangladesh and the global community, integrating the impacts of colonialism, globalisation, and cultural exchange to the growing body of knowledge in Asian and African-American literature and cultural studies, exploring underrepresented voices, investigating emerging trends, and shining critical lights on literary ghettos and questionable ideologies.

Contribute to the growing body of knowledge in Asian and African-American literature and cultural studies exploring underrepresented voices, investigate emerging trends, and shed critical lights on literary ghettos and questionable ideologies

Pursue opportunities in academia, journalism, publishing, translation, cultural organisations, and government institutions as the expertise gained in language, literature, and critical thinking makes you stand out.

Fundamental Skill: Students will acquire a higher degree of literary and linguistic awareness than they did as undergraduates, and their linguistic repertoire will be enhanced through the implementation of applied experience in structural and functional analyses of canonical texts and theories.

Sustainability Skill: Based on their interests and individual development, the target skills will be enhanced encouraging lifelong learning and long-term outcomes.

Soft Skill: Through hands-on experience, in-class presentations, pair and group tasks, self-paced learning, case study analysis, field trips, and community engagement, learners will be able to gain and mature their interpersonal skills, adaptability, cultural and individual diversity, digital literacy, teamwork, emotional intelligence, public speaking, and professional collaboration.

Advanced Research Skill: The program will prepare the learners, through individual research projects, to conduct research on their own by providing them with methodological and applied knowledge of sourcing and referencing, components of a scientific paper, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and research ethics.

Career and Employability Skill: Learners will be evaluated using multiple modes of alternative assessment, e.g., mock interview, open discussion, research proposal presentation, and capstone project development that will enhance their future placement opportunities and nourish employability skills.

Social Responsibility: By permeating a profound sense of conscience and moral values, this program will create socially responsible citizens driven by a higher level of ethical integrity, patriotism, and sensibility aiding in national progress and development goals.

Duration of the program:

a. 1 year (2 semesters): For students with a BA (Hons.) in English degree
b. 2 years (4 semesters): For students without a BA (Hons.) in English degree

Total credits:

a. 40 credits: For students with a BA (Hons.) in English degree
b. 80 credits: For students without a BA (Hons.) in English degree

N.B.

a. The authority reserves the right to amend the structure without any prior notice.

b. Further discounts or aids might be available during the admission fair of each semester.

c. All waivers and scholarships will be discontinued if any student’s CGPA falls below 2.00.

• An undergraduate degree with CGPA 2.0 or above from any university recognised by the University Grants Commission and the Ministry of Education of Bangladesh