The program aims to introduce literature, culture, and language through historical and theoretical frameworks from interdisciplinary humanistic and critical perspectives. The programme will enable students to engage with the texts and contexts of canonical British literature in addition to Indian, American, and other World literatures, along with cultural studies and literary theory. Pushing the boundaries of genre and chronology, this programme also introduces students to allied integrative domains like film studies, embodiment studies, memory studies, culture studies, linguistics, and environmental humanities. The objective of this programme is to train students to become research-ready, adept in literary appreciation, critical thinking, and academic writing, while also preparing them with the skillsets for non-academic professions such as media and publishing.

Courses in the first semester will explore the dynamic and complementary relationship between history, literature, and textuality, thus laying a robust foundation for students for their preferred research routes ahead. The second semester includes advanced core courses that further strengthen domain knowledge in the canon in addition to offering specialised courses. The third semester offers a range of electives showcasing the rich research activities in the department while also training students in advanced literary writing and research methodology. The third semester also offers a free elective which can be taken by students of other streams. The fourth semester offers further electives which will help the student to read and acquire knowledge beyond the boundaries of the canon while also incorporating skill-based electives that will make the students industry-ready.

The students will be trained in various aspects in humanistic study and practice, thus preparing them with employable skills in public and private sectors such as: Publishing companies, Universities and colleges, Research institutions, Journalism, Advertising, marketing, and public relations agencies, Media organisations.