About the Programme
The Masters programme in English with Communication Studies, initiated in 2008 aspires to sustain and revive an academic interest in literary and cultural theories. The courses offered are as contemporarily relevant as possible, even eclectic. A conscious effort is made to ensure that theories are grounded in textual readings, wherever possible. Testing and evaluation patterns aim at fostering a culture of research rather than an exam driven system, which will enhance student reading and creativity. To cater to the practical demands, ELT, Media and Communication courses and the internship component are skill based and endeavour to make the programme application oriented. Based on the foundational courses offered in the first year, four specializations are offered in the second year – Literary Studies, Language Studies, Audio- Visual Studies and Cultural Studies. Students are expected to choose any two specializations out of the four offered. The four specializations are designed based on the emerging academic and professional changes and developments across the world.
In keeping with the increasingly diversified and competitive world, the programme is graded across the four semesters from foundational courses in the first year to specialization courses in the second year.
The programme offers one value added course per semester at the Postgraduate level for the first three semesters alone. Value added courses provide students an opportunity to develop discipline specific and inter-disciplinary skills. These courses will give the adequate training to the students to develop their own interests and aptitudes.
The objective is to help them enhance and gain a nuanced understanding of their curriculum.
Why Choose This Programme?
What You Will Learn
Eligibility & Fee Structure
Message from the HOD
Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus
Department of English and Cultural Studies (BYC), is an ensemble of literature studies, cultural studies and language studies. The dynamic bunch of faculty with expertise in fields like Literature, Films, Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Philosophy, impart a diverse and enriching experience to students. Through the two major programmes offered; namely, BA Psychology English and MA English with Communication Studies, the Department focuses on social engagement and provides key directions to fulfil the academic requirements of the students. Thus, it asserts an effective transformation of students to responsible beings trained to accommodate all varied challenges that they may face as par
Message from the HOD
Department of English and Cultural Studies (BYC), is an ensemble of literature studies, cultural studies and language studies. The dynamic bunch of faculty with expertise in fields like Literature, Films, Linguistics, Cultural Studies and Philosophy, impart a diverse and enriching experience to students. Through the two major programmes offered; namely, BA Psychology English and MA English with Communication Studies, the Department focuses on social engagement and provides key directions to fulfil the academic requirements of the students. Thus, it asserts an effective transformation of students to responsible beings trained to accommodate all varied challenges that they may face as part of their professional and academic endeavours. Students’ and Faculty’s commitment towards society is enhanced through internships, field projects and Service-Learning programmes in collaboration with NGOs and other responsible organizations in the locality. Annual Association Fest (Wisteria) and Annual PG Student Seminar (PRISM) opens up avenues and, moreover, contributes to establish connections with scholars and students of Literature and Cultural Studies across India. All such engagements by the Department aims at helping each student and faculty to master the skill of reading the ever-changing self and society.
Dr. Arun D M
Admission Process
- Register with your Email ID
- Login to the Admission Portal
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Entrance Test (If Applicable)
- Assessment
- Interview
- Check login page for result
- If selected, Offer Letter attached
- Pay Course Fee Online
- Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?
Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 23-Jun-2026.