MA (English with Digital Humanities)
The MA in English with Digital Humanities programme offered by CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Pune Lavasa Campus is an intensive two-year programme. Combining the best of English literary studies with the emerging field of Digital Humanities, this multidisciplinary programme encourages experimentation and engagement with a variety of literary genres, texts and digital media. It provides ample opportunities to explore the intersection of literary texts and theories with social media platforms, programming and software tools.
The MA in English with Digital Humanities programme offered by CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Pune Lavasa Campus is an intensive two-year programme. Combining the best of English literary studies with the emerging field of Digital Humanities, this multidisciplinary programme encourages experimentation and engagement with a variety of literary genres, texts and digital media. It provides ample opportunities to explore the intersection of literary texts and theories with social media platforms, programming and software tools. This creative play with literary texts and digital platforms allows students to develop a nuanced understanding of the texts they study in the classroom and the ways in which these can be represented, shared and remediated in the digital world.
In addition to working with literary texts and digital tools, students also learn about social media and its impact on literature and communication. This will help them unravel ways in which social media platforms can be used to engage with wider audiences, promote literary works and foster literary discussions.Through the course of the programme, students will also be provided crucial hands-on training to equip them to effectively deploy tools integral to contemporary Digital Humanities research and scholarship.
Why choose this course?
Interdisciplinary approach
Flexibility and adaptability
Creative exploration
Networking opportunities
Personal growth
Skill development
Internship opportunities
Career prospects
What you will learn?
- Collaborative Research
- Story Mapping Projects
- Use Softwares and programming for Textual Analysis
- Transmedia Storytelling
- Ludology, Game Studies
- Graphic Novels and Comics Studies
Career Prospects
Digital Publisher
Digital Content Creator
Data Journalist
Researcher
Data Curator and Visualizer
Digital Archivist
Modules
Application Process
All applicants must visit the page: https://appstat.christuniversity.in and register by entering NAME (as printed on Class 10 Marks Card), EMAIL-ID and set a password. (The email id and mobile number provided will be used for sending confirmation and application status-update messages). An applicant can apply for as many programmes using the same ID as long as the prescribed eligibility criteria for the specific programme is fulfilled.
Guidelines to applicants:
- To fill the application you must have a copy of the statement of marks of Class 10, Class 12 (Can be entered only after results are declared) (Mandatory).
- Semester/Year wise Marks Card/ Consolidated marks.
- Fill in all the details on the “detailed application” page. Scan and upload a recent passport size photograph (3.5 cms x 4.5 cms formal dress with white background) and click “Submit”. On clicking Submit, a viewable and editable page will appear on the screen. In case you need to make any corrections you may edit the data/details and then click “Confirm Submission”.
- Candidates must choose the preferred date from available options, before making the payment for the application.
- Payment may be made through Credit / Debit Card / Net banking facility. After successful payment, click on submit. A 9 (Nine) digit Application number will be generated. All applicants must make a note of the username, password, application number of the programme applied.
- After the payment is successful you will receive the application number with the option to save your application form.
- No application will be considered if submitted by COURIER or POST.
- Documents to be submitted in Person / Parents / Guardian:-
- Photocopy of Class 10 & 12 Marks Card (Mandatory).
- Provisional degree/ Degree Certificate and Consolidated mark card/mark cards of all the semesters.
- Internet copy Valid Category Certificate (For candidates from Maharashtra PU applying under various categories) (Mandatory).
- Baptism Certificate from the Parish Priest / Pastor for Maharashtra Christian Students (Mandatory).
- Registration Payment Receipt from ICAI (Applicable for BCom F & A only).
- 1 recent passport size and 1 stamp size photographs in formal dress of (Photo size of 35mm x 45mm with white background only - Standard Indian Passport Format only). The application may be rejected if the photograph is not according to the specification.
- Copy of signed application form. Keep a copy of the application form for further reference.
- Candidates falling under any of these categories (NRI / PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) have to submit:
- Copy of Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory).
- Candidates applying under PIO or OCI have to produce the copy of PIO or OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
Candidates, who are unable to print the application form due to system/power/internet failure, may log on to the “Application Status” link and enter your email id, password and captcha details to view and print the application form.
After processing the Application Forms, the cut off percentage will be declared and displayed on the University notice board / University website. No postal/telephonic / e-mail communication will be given from the University. The University does not authorize any individual or organization to operate on its behalf.
Admission Process
Candidates will be intimated about the selection status through application status page on the University website.
Note: Candidates must note that if selected, admission is provisional and subject to University rules.
Details on how to process admission will be available on Offer of Admission through ‘Application Status’ link on the University website.
Candidates are required to choose the preferred date and time from available options to facilitate a smooth admission process.
As per UGC guidelines, fee payment has to be made through online mode. Payment options and details will be provided to selected candidates through ‘Offer of Admission’ on ‘Application status’ on the University website. Fees for first year including Admission Registration fee must be paid in full as part of the admission process.
Admission will not be processed without the presence of the candidate and the mandatory ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS and one set of photocopies mentioned below:
- Class 10 & 12 Marks Statement (Mandatory).
- Provisional/ degree certificate along with semester/consolidated mark card.
- Transfer Certificate (TC) from the last qualified institution (Mandatory)
- Migration Certificate of Class XII (applicable for all candidates except Maharashtra State Board) (Mandatory)
- One Stamp size and One passport size photograph formal dress with white background (Mandatory).
- Two Copies of the Online Payment Receipt (Mandatory).
- Copy of valid ID proof (Aadhar Card / Aadhar Enrolment Receipt).
- Gap certificate in case of academic break(mandatory).
- Candidates must choose the preferred date and time from available options to facilitate a smooth admission process.
- Admission must be processed in person at the campus where the programme is offered as published in the offer of admission.
- As per UGC guidelines, fee payment has to be made through online/NEFT mode.
- Payment options and details will be available in the Offer of admission.
- Fees for the first year including non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 5000/-must be paid in full as part of the admission process.
Candidates falling under any of these categories (NRI / PIO / OCI / SAARC / AFRICA / ASEAN / OTHER FOREIGN NATIONALS) should submit
- Copy of Passport and Visa Details (Mandatory).
- PIO / OCI have to produce a copy of the PIO / OCI card whichever is applicable (Mandatory).
- Foreign Nationals has to submit the Medical Fitness Certificate (MFC) from any recognized medical practitioner certified by the Medical Council of India and (If available while applying)
- Resident Permit (RP) (If available while applying)
All mandatory documents must be submitted for verification during the admission process.
Failure to submit the pending documents will be treated as unsuccessful in the qualifying examination or considered “Not Eligible” and admission will be terminated from CHRIST (Deemed to be University) without any claim.
All admitted students must open an account at South Indian Bank, CHRIST (Deemed to be University) Branch as part of the admission process and must carry relevant ID proof (Aadhar Card and Pan Card).
The University ID card is a smart card, which is both an ID cum ATM card with a chip containing the student personal details. All transactions within the University campus after the commencement of classes, including fee payment, will be processed only through this card. It is also an access card for Library and other restricted places.
Selected candidates who fall under International student category (ISC) should register with the Foreigner Regional Registration Officer (FRRO / FRO) of the Local Police in Bengaluru, India within 14 working days from the date of admission or arriving in Bengaluru.
The date of commencement of the academic Year 2025 will be intimated during the admission process.
- The decision of the admission committee is final and binding.
Admission Queries
Pune Lavasa Campus
CHRIST (Deemed to be University),
Christ University Road, 30 Valor Court, PO Dasve Lavasa, Mulshi, Pune – 412112, Maharashtra
Phone
1800-123-2009
Between: Monday to Friday: 09:00 AM to 04:00 PM,
Saturday: 09:00 AM to 12:00 PM
(Office remains closed on Sundays, Government Holidays and Any special events)
Eligibility
Candidates who have passed Undergraduate degree examination with 50 % aggregate marks from any recognised University in India or abroad recognised by UGC / AIU are eligible to apply.
Students appearing for their final degree examinations in March-May 2024 are also eligible to apply (Applicants who are in the last year of their studies should have secured 50% or above aggregate in all the Semesters / Years of Undergraduate Examinations conducted so far).
Fee Structure - 2024
- Admission Registration fee of INR 5000/ (Non-Refundable)
- Programme fee as per the below table
| Students from | I Year | II Year |
|---|---|---|
| Indian category | 80,000 INR | 80,000 INR |
| NRI category | 1,35,000 INR | 1,35,000 INR |
| SAARC/Africa category | 2,500 USD | 2,500 USD |
| Other Foreign Nationals | 3,000 USD | 3,000 USD |
| Time of Payment | Within seven days of declaration of the Selection Process Result | On or before March 15, 2024 |
It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for two years, there may be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
- NRI fee is applicable for the first year for candidates who have studied foreign syllabus (has to be approved by UGC / AIU) in the qualifying examination of study in India. In subsequent years Other Indian States fee will be applicable.
(The above condition is not applicable to NRI and candidates applied under NRI Category).
- NRI fee is applicable for the full duration of the Programme for candidates who:
- Have pursued and completed their last qualifying exam from outside India.
- Are NRI and candidates who have applied under the NRI category.
- To claim the Indian / Maharashtra category fee, the candidates should have studied last 7 years in India / Maharashtra. (Not applicable for OCI, PIO and Foreign Nationals).
International Category
- Candidates falling under any of the below mentioned categories must apply under the International Student Category:
- Foreign citizens
- PIO card holders
- OCI (Dual Citizens)
International students coming from Non-English speaking countries should:
- Produce evidence of passing the qualifying examination in English medium or
- Have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) of 213 or TOEFL (IBT) of 79 scores
Candidates without the above pre-qualifications will have to enroll either for
- Intensive Certificate course in English Language (Full Time) conducted from March to May each year or
- One Semester Certificate course in English Language (Part Time) conducted after regular class hours from June to December.
Note: The International Student category fee structure is binding for the full duration of the programme and cannot be transferred /changed in between.
Candidates from the above listed categories having pursued Indian Educational qualification and who may have applied under the Indian States Category will have to pay the International Student Category Fee. The decision of the Admission committee is final.
Candidates seeking admission through the International Student category (Foreign Nationals/PIO/OCI) will have a separate application process, with the following options to apply for any programme at Christ University.
Email ID for any clarifications: admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in
Miscellaneous Information
- The University does not collect any type of Capitation / Donation other than the fee mentioned in the website.
- If the Application is incomplete or incorrect, the University Management has the right to reject it.
- Kindly do not send any original marks cards through post or courier.
- The Online application form will be processed by the Office of Admissions only on receipt of the online payment acknowledgment slip copy and all supporting documents.
- The institution is not responsible for any application reaching after the stipulated date /time and such applications will not be processed.
- Ignorance of the Terms, Conditions and guidelines will not be considered as an excuse for non-fulfillment of any stipulated process.
- It is to be noted that though the fee is fixed for 2 years, there will be a periodic nominal increase to meet the rise in costs.
- Fees should be paid within the stipulated date for the first year and before the commencement of final examinations of 2nd semester for the second year.
- All those admitted to the programme will have to purchase a laptop at their own cost.
- Admitted students who wish to avail Bank Loan will be provided a recommendation letter on request by presenting the original fee paid receipt to the Office of Admissions.
- The college does not provide loans and has no partnerships with banks for this purpose
- The decision of the Admission Committee is final and binding.
NRI Category
Students who fall under any of the following classifications, at the time of application may apply under NRI Student category and be liable to pay the fees applicable to the category for the entire duration of the course.
- NRI defined under the Indian Income Tax Law
- Either of the parents is outside India (except Nepal) on Work Permit / Resident Permit.
- Indian citizen financed by any Institution / agency outside India, even if parents are Residents of India.
- Indian Citizen who has pursued studies for qualifying examination in any foreign / Indian syllabus outside India.
- Indian citizen pursued studies for qualifying examination in foreign syllabi in India.
Note: If only condition 5 is satisfied, and not conditions 1 to 4 above, NRI student category fee will be applicable only for the first year.
Email ID for any clarifications: admission.lavasa@christuniversity.in
Selection Process - 2024
Process | Particulars | Date | Mode |
Micro Presentation (MP) & Personal Interview (PI) | MP – Candidate should be able to talk for 90 seconds on a topic given by the panel. Duration: 15 minutes |
As per E Admit Card
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Online
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Academic Performance | After filling the application online upload scanned copies of class 10,12 and Undergraduate Degree marks card (Semester/Year/Consolidated marks card issued by the college/university) under the document upload option in the application status login page. The office of admissions will verify the marks cards. *Applications with no marks cards or unclear scanned copies will be rejected and termed as Not Eligible. | ||
E-Admit card will be generated two days prior to the date opted while filling the application online. | |||
Programme Outcomes (POs)
- PO1 : Illustrate Critical Views on Traditional Literature and Linguistic Concepts
- PO2 : Utilize Digital Humanities' theories and concepts for Digital Content Analysis
- PO3 : Appraise the Correlation between Digital Media, Literature, and Language
- PO4 : Demonstrate Effective LSRW Skills
- PO5 : Evaluate various Cross-Cutting Issues presented in Literature through the lens of Digital Humanities
- PO6 : Develop Original Research Works
- PO7 : Use Digital Tools for Analysis and Research
- PO8 : Demonstrate Continuous and Reflective Learning
Programme Outcomes (POs)
- PSO1 : Integrate digital tools with literature and language to enhance research opportunities
- PSO2 : Acquire digital literacy skills through analyzing humanities materials using various techniques
