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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

Our Prestigious Recruiters

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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