Overview
The English programme from BRAC University seeks to prepare students to engage in the process of critical thinking and to carry out research and inquiry into their chosen area of interest. The programme is based on the conviction that students will benefit from an in-depth study of many aspects of English language and literature. It also adds on some necessary courses to supplement or to enhance the literary competence of students from related disciplines, who might have limited background in literary or language study at the undergraduate level.
Career Opportunities
The M.A. in English programme at BRAC University offers graduates with the research skills that help them to complete any research project independently. The students are encouraged to author academic papers from their assignments and final course projects that they may present in local and international conferences. They are also inspired to publish academic papers in various journals early on in their student life.
Some of the graduates have found employment in areas as diverse as:
- Teaching English at schools, colleges or universities
- News Editing
- Digital media based content creation
- Working in the development sector
- Freelance content editing
- Professional proofreading
- Professional interpreting
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Basic Readings in Feminist Literary Criticism
- Basic Readings in Postcolonial Literary Criticism
- Tracing a Feminist Tradition: 18th and 19th Century Women's Writing
- World Literature in Translation
- Classical Literary Theories of the Eastern & Western Traditions
- Nationalism and Literature
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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International students can apply any time during the year. There is no application deadline for International Applicant.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Dhaka, Bangladesh
Disciplines
Language StudiesWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Minimum Bachelor Degree (BA in English with 16 years of education) having at least 2nd Class/Division or CGPA 2.5 out of 4.0 or equivalent (from any government authorized university).
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 or 2nd Class/Division in SSC/Equivalent and HSC/Equivalent separately (including additional subject).
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 in O-Levels in five subjects and A-Levels in two subjects according to the scale (A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2 & E=1). Only one E is acceptable.
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Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents237600 BDT / year≈ 237600 BDT / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents118800 BDT / year≈ 118800 BDT / year
Additional Details
The Tuition Fee per credit (For Developed countries) - Double of local students' fees
Living costs
Dhaka
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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