Department of English

A gateway to new perspectives — Xavier University, Patna

About the Department

The Department of English: A Gateway to New Perspectives

"Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going." — Rita Mae Brown

Since its founding in 2025, the Department of English at Xavier University, Patna has been dedicated to much more than just the study of literature. With a core team of five full-time faculty members, the department is a hub of innovation, collaboration, and critical thought. It believes that English is a gateway to seeing the world in new ways and connecting with others on a deeper level. Through dynamic, collaborative projects and cutting-edge teaching methods, we play a vital role in shaping the intellectual and cultural landscape of Xavier. We empower our students to become thoughtful leaders and engaged citizens, prepared to make a real impact on the world.

Programme Overview

BA English is an extended literature programme introduced by the Department of English, Xavier University, Patna. The programme provides a comprehensive approach to liberal and literary and theoretical approach to English Literature, Literature in English, and Literature in Translations, thereby giving voice to students to question the discourse, which discount humanitarian philosophy. Moreover, the Programme enables students to contextualise their learning to observe and understand closely the problems associated with society and the state of human mind in different socio-political, socio-cultural and socio-economic milieu across the world.

After completion of this programme, the participants can pursue MA programmes and go for PhD if they dream to become an academician. They can also explore diverse career opportunities such as: