MPhil in English
University
Pokhara University
Duration
1 years
Fee
Rs.
Summary
Short description
• Eighteen-month postgraduate program aimed at developing philosophical, theoretical, and research excellence in English studies and related interdisciplinary fields.
Integrates English studies with cultural studies, philosophy, identity studies, conflict transformations, international relations, rhetoric, media studies, and research methodologies.
• Encourages critical engagement with both literary traditions and contemporary socio-political issues.
• Combines coursework, seminars, independent study, and a dissertation, enabling individualized academic exploration.
• Conducted at IACER, the first institution in Nepal to offer an MPhil in English.
Description
Curricular structure (program-component table)
(No semester distribution provided; structure presented by disciplinary modules.)
| Category | Focus |
|---|---|
| Art and Literature | Literary traditions, interpretive frameworks |
| Communication and Media Studies | Media theory, communication practices |
| Conflict Transformations | Literature, identity, and socio-political conflict |
| Criticism and Theory | Major theoretical schools and critical traditions |
| Cultural Studies | Culture, power, identity, and representation |
| Research Methods | Qualitative and quantitative research approaches |
| Ethnic Identities | Race, class, gender, and social formations |
| International Relations | Global politics, discourse, and representation |
| Literature of Conflict and Resistance | Texts engaging dissent, violence, and struggle |
| Nepali Literature in English | National literary production in Anglophone medium |
| Popular Culture | Mass media, cultural consumption, cultural symbols |
| Rhetoric and Composition | Advanced writing, argumentation, discourse |
| Film Studies | Visual narratives, representation, critical lens |
| Independent Study & Dissertation | Customized research and final thesis |
Total credits: 33 over three semesters.
Features
Features
• Interdisciplinary approach combining English studies with cultural, political, and theoretical domains
• Emphasis on research, seminars, and global academic exposure
• Flexible pathways through independent study and dissertation options
• Engagement with contemporary debates such as globalization, gender, conflict, and environment
• Regular guest lectures by international scholars
Admission Process
Admission process
• Master’s degree in any discipline
• Public admission call issued by institution
• Entrance examination administered by the college or constituent school
• Selection based on merit and seat availability
• Scholarships available per Pokhara University rules
Job Prospects
Job prospects
• University and college teaching
• Curriculum development
• Research and academic writing
• Media and communication sectors
• Cultural and policy institutes
• NGOs and INGOs working in education, identity, conflict, gender, and social development
• Editing, publishing, and literary organizations
• Consulting roles in communication, qualitative research, and socio-cultural analysis
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