M.Phil. (English Literature)

Master of Philosophy in English Literature

M.Phil (English Literature) or Master of Philosophy in English Literature is a Post-Graduate English course. English literature is the literature written in the English language, including literature composed in English by writers not necessarily from England; for example, Robert Burns was Scottish, James Joyce was Irish, Joseph Conrad was born in Poland, Dylan Thomas was Welsh, Edgar Allan Poe was American, V.S. Naipaul was born in Trinidad, and Vladimir Nabokov was Russian, but all are considered important writers in the history of English literature.

In other words, English literature is as diverse as the varieties and dialects of English spoken around the world. In academia, the term often labels departments and programmes practising English studies in secondary and tertiary educational systems. Despite the variety of authors of English literature, the works of William Shakespeare remain paramount throughout the English-speaking world. Master of Philosophy in English Literature is an important and job orienting one throughout India.

M.Phil (English Literature) Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates who should have passed the M.A (English) examination with 55% aggregate marks or an equivalent examination of another University shall be eligible, to apply for the course.
• For admission, the candidates shall be required to take a written test followed by an interview.

M.Phil (English Literature) Syllabus

The Syllabus of English Literature as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Phil (English Literature) Colleges

• Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur
• Jamia Millia Islamia - JMI, New Delhi
• University of Rajasthan, Jaipur
• Madras Christian College (Autonomous), Chennai

M.Phil (English Literature) Course Suitability

• Students who can organise ideas and present them coherently with a considerable degree of sophistication in keeping with the norms of scholarly research and writing are the most suitable ones.
• Second, those who have good knowledge of the English language and literature and want to have research work in the subject also can go for this course.
• Third, those who have planned on obtaining PhD degree in English Literature will have to go through this course first; so, they also can go for this course.

How is M.Phil (English Literature) Course Beneficial?

• M.Phil. degree is beneficial for them as they can get jobs as proof-readers, Copy Editors, Copywriters and writers in the marketing department (e.g., writing pamphlets or brochures for social service firms like PETA) etc.
• Another benefit is that students can also opt for research work abroad. But to get jobs abroad, work experience is a must.
• Apart from the teaching field, postgraduates of English Literature can start a career as consultants or they can join publishing houses. With experience, candidates can get jobs with national as well as international magazines such as Vogue, National Geographic Magazine etc. Therefore, it is multi-beneficial for them.

M.Phil (English Literature) Employment Areas

• Content Writing
• Coaching Centres
• Educational Institutes
• Government Offices
• News & Media
• Publishing Houses
• Theatres

M.Phil (English Literature) Job Types

• Author
• Assistant Editor / Production Editor
• Account Executive / Account Supervisor
• Book Publisher
• Broadcast Advertising Manager
• Columnist / Copywriter
• Content Writer or Editor
• Community Affairs Specialist
• Communication Skills Trainer
• Home Tutor
• School Teacher
• Translator
• University or College Lecturer

Advanced Course in M.Phil (English Literature)

• PhD (English Literature)