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    SAS

    School of Arts & Science

    Ph.D. in English

    The School of Arts and Science at Vinayaka Mission’s Research Foundation offers a distinguished doctoral program in English.

    Program Options

    Full Time

    For those who want to focus only on research

    Part Time

    For working professionals

    International Students

    NRI/ Foreign Students can also apply for full time programme

    Prerequisites

    Post Graduation in English Literature

    Fellowships/ scholarships

    • Full Time Scholars will be given a stipend of Rs. 25,000
    • NET/SET cleared candidates will receive a stipend of Rs. 30,000

    Procedure

    Applicants must take a written test and appear for a personal interview (NET/SET cleared candidates are exempted from the written tests)

    Fee Structure

    Program Type Annual Fee
    Full Time Rs. 50,000 / year
    Part Time (External Candidates) Rs. 75,000 / year
    Part Time (Internal Candidates) Rs. 25,000 / year (Fee concession of Rs. 50,000 / year)
    Program Type:
    Full Time
    Annual Fee:
    Rs. 50,000 / year
    Program Type:
    Part Time (External)
    Annual Fee:
    Rs. 75,000 / year
    Program Type:
    Part Time (Internal)
    Annual Fee:
    Rs. 25,000 / year (Fee concession of Rs. 50,000 / year)

    Duration

    • Full Time: Minimum period 3 years and Maximum period 6 years
    • Part Time: Minimum period 4 years and Maximum period 8 years

    Research Supervisors

    Dr. Saranya S S
    Children's Literature, Science Fiction, Fantasy studies, Post humanism, Digital Humanities, Myth and Archetypes
    saranya.aven026@avsas.ac.in

    Course Overview

    Research Methodology

    It includes Research Methods, Mechanics of Writing, Format of Empirical Thesis, and Introduction to Theoretical Perspectives.

    Publication Ethics

    Publication Ethics includes Open Access Publishing, Publication Misconduct, Databases and Research Metrics, and Scientific Conduct.

    Area of Research

    The area of research shall be determined by the specialization chosen by the scholar. Areas may include American Literature, British Literature, Canadian Literature, Comparative Literature, Science Fiction, Literary theory and criticism, medical humanities, and Cultural studies.

    Broad Field of Research

    The broad field of study will be determined by the specialization and subject pursued by the scholar, serving as the foundation for advanced research.

    Research Specializations

    Areas of specialization may include, but are not limited to:

    American Literature
    British Literature
    Canadian Literature
    Comparative Literature
    Science Fiction
    Literary theory and criticism
    Medical humanities
    Cultural studies

    Why Choose SAS?

    Outcome-Based Curriculum

    Smart Classrooms & Innovation Labs

    Guaranteed Placement Support

    On-Campus Incubation Centre

    Access to Leading Research Networks

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    Transforming Knowledge into Action

    Knowledge is only powerful when it’s applied. At our institution, we focus on transforming academic learning into real-world action. Our hands-on approach ensures that students don’t just understand theories—they learn how to make a difference in the world.
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