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Master of Arts English and Cultural Studies

The Master of Arts programme in English and Cultural Studies aims to provide an interdisciplinary grounding in Cultural Studies and allied disciplines, including literature. The courses offered provide a range of perspectives for understanding ‘culture’ and ‘cultural practices’ in all their nuances through relevant theoretical frameworks as well as through a practice-based component that includes field-work, internships, and other forms of engaging with contexts beyond ‘texts’ alone.
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The Master of Arts programme in English and Cultural Studies aims to provide an interdisciplinary grounding in Cultural Studies and allied disciplines, including literature. The courses offered provide a range of perspectives for understanding ‘culture’ and ‘cultural practices’ in all their nuances through relevant theoretical frameworks as well as through a practice-based component that includes field-work, internships, and other forms of engaging with contexts beyond ‘texts’ alone.

The curriculum aims to create discursive spaces within as well as outside the classroom, encouraging learners to actively engage with the social world. The programme places an emphasis on rigorous scholarly work as well as with more creative forms of shaping research outputs. In keeping with Christ University’s emphasis on academic excellence, the programme is up-to-date with contemporary pedagogies as well as curricular content.

Why choose this course?

Research/Industry-Based Capstone Projects

Hands-on experience through Practice Teaching

Student-led Conferences

Competitive Exam Support

Community and Industry Internships

Network with Scholars and Industry Professionals

What you will learn?

  • Acquire an advanced understanding of conceptual and methodological frameworks in English and Cultural Studies and stay updated in the area.
  • Gain a nuanced understanding of issues relevant to technologically mediated social life and acquire digital literacy skills relevant to today's digital world.
  • Enhance research skills and enable hands-on learning experience through on-field research and industry-focused Capstone Projects.
  • Promote sustainable environmental practices, biodiversity, and inclusivity, through dedicated research and outreach efforts.
  • Cultivate skills for a successful career and lifelong learning through practice-based courses, conferences, workshops & internships.
  • Navigate social and professional challenges through involvement in academic activities as well as community engagement project

Modules

Semester 1

  • Global Cultural Studies & Visual Culture:
  • Methodologies in Research and Writing
  • Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment
  • Writing Lives: Creative Writing and Practices

Semester 2

  • Nationalism & Postcolonial Discources
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Translation: Trends and Perspectives
  • Practice Teaching and Immersive Projects/internship

Semester 3

  • Popular Culture, Media & Film Studies
  • Ethnography and Field Study.
  • Introduction to the Publishing Industry
  • Memory, & Urban Narratives
  • Competitive Exams Support

Semester 4

  • Cultural Mapping: Bangalore
  • Intersectional Ecologies
  • The Culture of Food
  • Contemporary Media Cultures
  • Folklore in Context

Career Prospects

Academic & Education Sector

Edtech Industry and Entrepreneurship

Research Sector & Translation Industry

Media and Communication Sector

Creative & Publishing Industry

Public Service sector

Application Process

Applicants may apply for the programme from 8th December 2023. applications will be available online on the University website till the date applications will officially close.

Applications for each programme will close approximately a week before the scheduled selection process.

All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID, and set a password.  (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.

Applicants must have the following documents prior to fill the application online:

  • Copy of statement of marks of Class 10, Class 12, and Degree Marks Cards (whichever is available years’/semesters marks card) (Mandatory).
  • Applicants applying For PGDIE Programme must have a Copy of statement of marks of Class 10, Class 12, Degree Marks Cards, BEd Marks Card and work experience letter (Joining Letter) if applying with work experience (Mandatory).
  • Fill-in all the details in the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload a recent passport-size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on the screen. In case you need to make any corrections; you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
  • Make payment using the Card/UPI/Net Banking and after successful payment click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. If unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, log on to https://appstat.christuniversity.in, under the “Application Status” page enter the registered Email-ID and password to view and print the application form.
  • (After payment if you do not receive the 9 (Nine) digit application number, then your application process is incomplete, and payment will go in for refund process. The refund will take about 15 working days and must be checked with your bank).
  • Important
  • Candidates falling under any of these categories (PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) must send the required supporting documents (Copy of Passport, Copy of PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable, and a Copy of Class 10, Class 12 and Undergraduate Degree Marks Card (if result awaited, marks card till the last semester/year) in an A4 size Envelope ONLY through Registered Post / Courier to The Co-ordinator, Office of International Affairs, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road, Bengaluru - 560 029, Karnataka, India, Phone: +91 80 4012 9439
  • All candidates have to Upload all the qualification-related documents (Class 10, Class 12, and Undergraduate Degree Marks Card (if result awaited, marks card till the last semester/year)), in the given link on your application status login page under the document upload tab within five (5) days after submitting the application form online. Else your application will be rejected.
  • All applicants must take a print of the application form and keep it for reference, and make note of the username and password, application number, programme applied for, and selection process date for all further purposes.
  • The Important Dates section must be referred to prior to filling the application. Candidates must choose the selection process dates from available options while filling the application online.
  • No request for change of date will be entertained.
  • It is required to have all the original marks cards (Class 10, Class 12, and Undergraduate Degree Marks Card (if result awaited, marks card till the last semester/year)) and a photo identity card for verification at any stage of the selection process.
Office of Admissions will communicate with the applicant only through the university website www.christuniversity.in under the link “Application Status” or click the link: https://appstat.christuniversity.in

International Category

  • Candidates falling under any of the below mentioned categories must apply under the International Student Category:
  • Foreign citizens
  • PIO card holders
  • OCI (Dual Citizens)
produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores
Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.

Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.

Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.

Candidates seeking admission through International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the option to apply for any programme at Christ University.

Online Application form

Email ID for any clarifications: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

NRI Category

Students who fall under any of the following classifications, at the time of application may apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the course.

  • NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
  • Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
  • Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
  • Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India.
  • Indian citizen pursued studies for qualifying examination in foreign syllabi in India.

Note: If only condition 5 is satisfied, and not conditions 1 to 4 above, NRI student category fee will be applicable only for the first year.


For email queries:  nri.admission@christuniversity.in

Admission Process

Selection process results will be available on https://appstat.christuniversity.in Selected candidates will receive an E-Offer of admission. The offer will be valid upto the date mentioned in the Offer of admission.
 
All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
 
Selected candidates must download the offer of admission on the ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.

To process admission

  • Candidates must choose the preferred date and time from available options to facilitate a smooth admission process.
  • Admission must be processed in person at the campus where the programme is offered as published in the offer of admission.
  • As per UGC guidelines, fee payment has to be made through online/NEFT mode.
  • Payment options and details will be available in the Offer of admission.
  • Fees for the first year including non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 5000/-must be paid in full as part of the admission process.

All original marks cards and one set of photocopies must be submitted for verification at the time of admission as mentioned below,

  • Copy of E-Admission card (Mandatory).
  • Copies of the NEFT / Online Payment Receipt (Mandatory).
  • Statement of Marks: Class 10, Class 12 (Mandatory).
  • Students pursuing their Undergraduate final year must bring the statement of marks up to the previous semester/year (Mandatory).
  • Provisional degree certificate, if the candidate has completed/graduated before June 2023 (Mandatory).
  • Degree certificate (Convocation Certificate), if the candidate has graduated before November 2023 (Mandatory).
  • Transfer Certificate (TC) of undergraduate/postgraduate degree from the last qualified institution (Mandatory) must be submitted by 20 September 2024.
  • Migration Certificate of an undergraduate degree from a qualifying University (applicable for all candidates except those studying in Karnataka) (Mandatory) must be submitted by 20 September 2024.
  • Candidates falling under any of these categories (NRI / PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) should submit
  • Copy of Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory).
  • PIO / OCI have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
  • Foreign Nationals has to submit the Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) from any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India and (If available while applying)
  • Resident Permit (RP) (If available while applying)
  • 3 passport-size and 3 stamp-size photographs (Mandatory).
  • A valid photo ID in original (Aadhar Card/Passport/PAN Card/Driving License/Electoral ID)(Mandatory).
  • Work experience, work-related documents such as joining letter/experience letter and latest salary slip (If required for the programme).

All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.

An undertaking for pending original documents unavailable currently [applicable only for candidates writing/passing their exam in March – May – 2024], must be submitted to the Office of Admissions. These documents must be submitted on or before 20 September 2024.

Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.

All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).

The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after the commencement of classes, including fee payment, will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.

Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.

The date of commencement of the academic Year 2024 will be intimated during the admission process.

  • Please Note:
  • The University does not collect any type of capitation/donation other than the fees mentioned in the website.
  • All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost if required by the department.
  • Admitted students who wish to avail bank loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
  • The decision of the admission committee is final and binding.

Cancellation Policy

Miscellaneous Information

  • The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website.
  • If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it.
  • Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier.
  • Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions, and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process.
  • The University shall allot the seat to the selected MBA (Central/Kengeri) candidate in the Bangalore Central campus or Kengeri campus based on the availability of seats.
  • All selected candidates must note that admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
  • It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
  • Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of the 2nd semester, 4th Semester, 6th Semester, and 8th Semester for the consecutive years.
  • All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost.
  • Admitted student who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
  • The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.

Admission Queries

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:
The Office of Admissions,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Hosur Road,
Bengaluru – 560 029, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 92430 80800
+91 80 4012 9400

Email IDs
Indian candidates: admissions@christuniversity.in
NRI candidates: nri.admission@christuniversity.in
International: isc.admission@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Kanmanike, Kumbalgodu, Mysore Road,
Bengaluru – 560 074, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 80 4012 9800,
+91 80 4012 9802
+91 80 4012 9820

Email
admissions.kengeri@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Mariam Nagar, Meerut Road,
Delhi NCR Ghaziabad – 201003

Phone
1800-123-3212

Email
admission.ncr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Hulimavu, Bannerghatta Road,
Bengaluru – 560 076, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 080 4655 1306

Email
admissions.bgr@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University)
Nagasandra, Near Tumkur Road,
Bengaluru 560 073, Karnataka, INDIA

Phone
+91 97422 44407
+91 80 6989 6666

Email
admissions.yeshwanthpur@christuniversity.in

CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra

Phone
1800-123-2009

Email
admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in

Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM

(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)

2024 UG & PG Selection Process Old

For any queries at any given time during the application and admission process, you may contact us through the following Email ID’s:

APRIL ENTRANCE TEST TIMINGS (IST) : 09:00 AM | 12:00 PM | 03:30 PM

Undergraduate Programmes

  • LAST DATE TO APPLY FOR NRI SELECTION PROCESS IS 18 JANUARY 2024
  • NRI SELECTION PROCESS ENTRANCE TEST ON 21 JANUARY 2024 AT 08:00 PM IST

Selection Process

Postgraduate Programmes

Selection Process

Eligibility

Candidates who have passed Undergraduate degree examination with 50 % aggregate marks from any recognised University in India or abroad recognised by UGC / AIU are eligible to apply.

Students appearing for their final degree examinations in March-June 2024 are also eligible to apply (Applicants who are in the last year of their studies should have secured 50% or above aggregate in all the Semesters / Years of Undergraduate Examinations conducted so far).

Students pursuing an International curriculum must note that eligibility is according to AIU stipulations.

Fee Structure - 2024

  • Admission Registration fee of INR 5000/ (Non-Refundable)
  • Programme fee as per the below table
Year
# Karnataka
Other Indian States
NRI
SAARC / AFRICA / PIO / OCI / ASEAN
Other Foreign Nationals
Time of Payment
1
85,000 INR
105,000 INR
160,000 INR
2,500 USD
3,000 USD
Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result
2
85,000 INR
105,000 INR
160,000 INR
2,500 USD
3,000 USD
On or before March 15, 2025

 

It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for two years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.

  • NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. In subsequent years Other Indian States fee will be applicable.

(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).

  • NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the Programme for candidates who:
  • Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
  • Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category.
  • To claim the Indian category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).
  • Admission registration fee of INR 5000/- (US $80 for foreign nationals/PIO/OCI) is non-refundable in the event of cancellation of admission. This fee will be apart from cancellation charges if any applicable.
  • All Candidates If “Selected” after appearing for the final selection process, the fee may be paid through the following option: Payment can be made through Net banking / NEFT / RTGS Payment / Transfer of fees does not guarantee admission.

For the Online Application form, click the below link:
Online Application Form

Syllabus (Academic Year-2023)

Content will be updated soon

Programme Structure

Programme Outcomes

Programme Outcomes: At the end of the programme, students will be able to:     

  • Leverage interdisciplinary perspectives towards understanding literature, film, media in their larger socio-political and cultural contexts;
  • Contribute to an informed public discourse and knowledge production through research projects and papers;    
  • Understand the aesthetic as well as the ethical implications of our practice and interpretation of ‘culture’, and demonstrate this through research as well as an active engagement with society.

Programme Specific Outcome: On completion of the programme, students will have acquired the following capabilities/graduate attributes:

  • Build domain expertise in English and Cultural Studies through the completion of coursework, research projects, and research papers.
  • Acquire the ability for independent study and research skills.
  • Be able to apply the knowledge learnt on the course to their immediate socio-cultural contexts.
  • Draw upon interdisciplinary perspectives in engaging with texts or contexts.
  • Build upon qualities of enterprise, self motivation and critical imagination to engage with our contemporary contexts.
  • Develop an awareness of diversities  (cultural, linguistic, racial, gendered, caste-based etc) and know how to engage with these productively.
  • Learn to engage with contrarian views and undertake productive debates in an informed manner.



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Bangalore Bannerghatta Road Campus
Bannerghatta Main Road, Hulimavu, Bangalore, Karnataka 560076

Telephone
080 4655 1333/1334

 

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