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Department of English

Constituent Department of Berhampur University, Berhampur

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About Department of English

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

The Department of English was established in the year 1976. It offers a two-year Master’s degree programme and an M. Phil programme, which was introduced in 1977.

The Master’s degree programme is an advanced level course in English literature and criticism, with provision for eight special papers. This is one of the few Departments in India offering Master’s level courses in Creative Writing and Film Studies. The M. Phil programme is a research level course comprising literary theory, research methodology and theories of drama, poetry and fiction. The Department has organised a number of state level, national and international seminars, conferences, work shops and Refresher Courses. Many distinguished writers, including Nobel laureate William Golding, scholars and critics have visited the Department. The Department’s faculties are actively engaged in research and have several achievements to their credit. The Department also publishes a scholarly journal titled Literature and Criticism.

Courses Offered

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.)
=> Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department
Affiliation Berhampur University, Berhampur
Campus Location Berhampur, Bihar

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> Master Of Arts (M.A.)

Offered at Berhampur University, Berhampur

=> Master Of Philosophy (M.Phil)

Offered at Berhampur University, Berhampur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of English

Where is the Department of English located?

The Department of English is an academic teaching department of Berhampur University, Berhampur, located in Berhampur, Bihar, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of English are conducted as per Berhampur University, Berhampur guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of English?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under Berhampur University, Berhampur.