Master of Arts (M.A.)

Program Overview

IACER's Master of Arts program is an interdisciplinary postgraduate degree that incorporates study of literature and cultural discourses. Students are oriented towards both English Studies and the study of various cultural themes including Race, Ethnicity, Class, Nation, Gender, and Conflict.

The program is designed for graduates who wish to deepen their understanding of the humanities, develop advanced research and writing skills, and engage with contemporary critical theory.

M.A. graduates often go on to Ph.D. programs or pursue careers in education, research, journalism, and the development sector.

Program Details

Duration	2 Years (4 Semesters)
Affiliation	Pokhara University
Minimum Qualification	Bachelor's Degree (any discipline)
Language of Instruction	English
Entrance Exam	Required
Scholarship	Available (merit-based)

Course Structure

Semester 1 – Literary Foundations ▼

Introduction to Literary Theory
British Literature: Modernism and After
Writing Workshop: Academic Writing and Argumentation
Language and Society: Sociolinguistics

Semester 2 – Cultural Studies ▼

Cultural Studies: Race, Class, Gender, Nation
American Literature and Culture
Postcolonial Theory and Literature
Writing through the Labyrinth: Gothic Fiction

Semester 3 – Advanced Research ▼

Research Methodology in Humanities
South Asian Literature and Diaspora
Feminist Theory and Women's Writing
Discourse Analysis and Critical Linguistics

Semester 4 – Thesis & Specialization ▼

Master's Thesis / Dissertation
Elective: Media and Communication Studies
Elective: Translation and Comparative Literature
Advanced Seminar in Literary Criticism

Begin Your M.A. Journey at IACER

Join a community of scholars exploring the frontiers of literature, culture, and communication. Applications are now open for the 2025 academic year.

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