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MS English Literature

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Duration
Classes Schedule
Faculty

2 Years

Weekend-Based | Saturday & Sunday

Faculty of Social Sciences

Program Overview

The MS English Literature program is aligned with the latest HEC curriculum guidelines and is designed to promote academic excellence and advanced literary scholarship. The first year focuses on core and emerging areas of literary studies, while the second year is dedicated to research and thesis writing. The program emphasizes critical thinking, academic writing, and research skills, supported by regular seminars, workshops, and scholarly discussions. It is further strengthened by highly qualified faculty with diverse expertise in literature, literary theory, cultural studies, and related fields.

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Key Features

  • 26 credit hours over 4 semesters, including a mandatory 6-credit-hour thesis
  • Core courses in Theoretical Perspectives in English Studies and Advanced Research Methods in English Studies
  • Electives spanning World Literature and Globalization, Postcolonial Literature and Theory, Pakistani Writings in English, Literature and Sustainability, and Digital Humanities and Artificial Intelligence
  • Thesis supervision available from faculty with expertise in postcolonial ecocriticism, feminist theory, South Asian fiction, and critical theory
  • Academic and Research Writing course explicitly incorporates AI Ethics
  • HEC-mandated religious education component (Understanding of Holy Quran I & II) alongside the thesis semester

Why This Program?

HEC Curriculum

Aligned with the latest HEC curriculum guidelines for postgraduate literary studiesy.

Critical thinking

Builds critical thinking, academic writing, and advanced research skills for academic careers.

SEMINARS

Regular graduate seminars, workshops, scholarly discussions, guest lectures, and research forums.

Innovation & Problem Solving

Develops critical thinking and narrative analysis for global media, communication, and creative strategy.

Career Prospects

Graduates of the Department of English are well-positioned for the following career pathways:

  • Education: School Teachers, University/College Lecturers, Language Trainers, Academic Coordinators,
  • Research: Research Associates, PhD candidates, Academic Researchers
  • Corporate Sector: Content Writers, Technical Writers, Communication Officers, HR Trainers
  • Media & Journalism: Editors, Journalists, Digital Content Creators, Sub-editors
  • Civil Services: CSS/PMS competitive examinations (English is a core subject)
  • Translation & Interpretation: Translators, Interpreters, Localization Specialists
  • NGO & Development Sector: Program Officers, Communication Coordinators, Report Writers

Problem Solving

Develops critical thinking and analytical skills to interpret complex literary texts and address contemporary cultural and social issues.

Ethical Leadership

Promotes academic integrity, ethical research practices, and responsible engagement with diverse literary and cultural perspectives.

Collaboration Skills

Enhances communication and teamwork through scholarly discussions, research activities, seminars, and collaborative literary analysis.

Distribution of Courses:

Following are the distribution of total credit hours:

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  • Major Areas

  • Credit Hrs.

  • No. of Courses

  • Core Courses

  • 15

  • 5

  • Elective Courses

  • 9

  • 3

  • Thesis

  • 6

  • 1

  • Holy Quran

  • 2

  • 2

    • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Min 16 years of Education.
    • Min 2.0 CGPA or 45% Marks in Annual System.
    • 50% Passing Score in GAT (Gen) Conducted by the HEC or Mukabbir University

    Applicants with 16 years of education in English, including MA English, BS English, or any other equivalent degree in English, are eligible to apply.