Can you provide me the details of the Master of Arts (English) (MEG) programme offered by IGNOU (Indira Gandhi National Open University)?

The aim of Master of Arts (English) (MEG) programme offered by Indira Gandhi National Open University is to provide learners with a sound base in language as well as exposure to a wide range of literature, with options for specialisation in a particular area.


This 64-credit programme has a two-tier structure: five compulsory core courses and three optional courses. Each course is worth 8 credits. MEG-01 - MEG-04 are offered in the first year, MEG-05 and optional courses are offered in the second year.


Master of Arts (English) (MEG)


Duration: 2 Years - 5 Years

Course Fee: Rs. 10,800

Age: No bar


Eligibility: Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from a recognised University.

Course Structure

First Year

Course Code Course Name Credits
MEG-01 British Poetry 8
MEG-02 British Drama 8
MEG-03 British Novel 8
MEG-04 Aspects of Language 8
MEG-05 Literary Criticism and Theory 8


Second Year

Course Code Course Name Credits
MEG-06 American Literature 8
MEG-07 Indian English Literature 8
MEG-08 New Literatures in English 8
MEG-09 Australian Literature 8
MEG-10 English Studies in India 8
MEG-11 American Novel 8
MEG-12 A Survey Course in 20th Century Canadian Literature 8
MEG-14 Contemporary Indian Literature in English Translation 8
MEG-15 Comparative Literature: Theory and Practice 8
MEG-16 Indian Folk Literature 8
MEG-13 Writings from the Margins 8