MS English Literature

Program Info

Graduates of the M.Phil English Literature program are equipped an updated, market-responsive curriculum grounded in innovative 21st-century pedagogy. Our courses are designed to engage students in dynamic, interdisciplinary ways—integrating digital tools, collaborative learning, and real-world applications with rigorous literary and cultural analysis. This forward-thinking approach ensures that students graduate with the critical, creative, and communicative skills needed to thrive in today’s complex professional and academic landscape. Our curriculum not only emphasizes academic excellence, but also supports the intellectual and attitudinal development of our students. Through close reading, thoughtful discussion, and analytical writing, students cultivate the habits of mind that foster empathy, ethical reasoning, and lifelong learning.

Program Outline

Each candidate for the MS English Literature degree is required to successfully earn 30 Cr. Hrs. as per the following detail:

Sr. No.	Area	Cr. Hrs.
a)	Core Courses	09
c)	Thesis/Project/Additional Courses	06
b)	Elective	15
Total	-	30

Eligibility Criteria

(i)	At least 2.00/4.00 CGPA or 50% marks from an annual system in a relevant field.
(ii)	Candidates are required to pass the UCP Admission Test with a 50% score or the GRE/HAT General/equivalent test with a passing score of 50%, followed by an interview by the Graduate Admission Committee

Selection Criteria

Weightage of Previous Academic	Weightage of Admission Test	Weightage of the Interview	Total
40%	30%	30%	100%

Fee Structure with Scholarship

Sr No	Program Name	Per Credit Hour Fee	1st Sem Total Fee	1st Installment Including Admission fee	1st Installment with 50% PGC Scholarship	1st Installment with 25% Merit/PGC/Legacy Scholarship	1st Installment with 50% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with 75% Merit Scholarship	1st Installment with Gilgit – Baltis tan 30% Scholarship	Total Credit Hours	Total Fee (incl Admissionfee)
1	MS English Literature	14,560	156,040	90,520	N/A	N/A	57,760	41,380	70,864	30	461,800

Tentative Study Road Map

(a) Core Courses

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.
1	LIT 711	Critical Theories	3
2	LIT 712	Advanced Literary-Cultural Research Methodology	3
3	LIT 713	Pakistani Writings in English	3

(b) Elective Courses

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.
1	LIT721	South Asian Literature	03
2	LIT722	Global Muslim Narratives	03
3	LIT723	Diasporic Literatures	03
4	LIT724	Contemporary Postcolonial Studies	03
5	LIT731	World Literature & Translation	03
6	LIT732	Literature and Globalization	03
7	LIT733	Transnational Poetry	03
8	LIT734	Literature and Environment	03
9	LIT741	Digital Humanities	03
10	LIT742	Literature and Film	03
11	LIT751	Women’s Writings	03
12	LIT752	Postmodern Fiction	03
13	LIT753	Postmodern American Literature	03
14	LIT754	Shakespearean Studies	03
15	LIT755	War Literature	03

Sr. No.	Course Code	Course Title	Cr. Hrs.
1	LIN 791	Research Thesis	6
2	LIN 792	Thesis Continuation	1

Career Opportunities

An MS in English Literature opens doors to a rich spectrum of professional pathways in Pakistan. In academia, graduates take up positions as lecturers, researchers, and curriculum designers, shaping the next generation of scholars. The media and publishing industries actively seek their expertise for roles in content creation, editing, scriptwriting, and literary criticism. Many excel in public relations, corporate communication, and development sector projects, where strong language and critical thinking skills are in high demand. Opportunities also extend to freelance writing, translation, and cultural consultancy. For those inclined toward public service, the program offers a solid foundation for competitive examinations like CSS and PMS, preparing graduates to serve in leadership and policy-making capacities. This diverse range of opportunities reflects the program’s ability to cultivate versatile, thoughtful, and articulate professionals

Criteria for Award of Degree

A student admitted in this program will have to complete the degree requirements by following any one of the options given below:

24 Cr. Hrs course work with 6 Cr. Hrs Thesis

30 Cr. Hrs of Course work (10 Courses)

A student is required to earn a minimum of 2.50/4.00 CGPA on the completion of his/her degree requirements.

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