Alagappa Online MA in Tamil
Course Overview
Alagappa University’s Online MA in Tamil is a two‑year programme designed for graduates seeking advanced study in Tamil literature, linguistics, criticism and research. The curriculum deepens expertise in classical and contemporary texts, comparative literature, translation studies and digital humanities. Delivered in a flexible online mode by a UGC‑recognized university, it suits teachers, content professionals and researchers balancing work‑study commitments. Learners build scholarly rigor through research methods, critical theory and academic writing while engaging with cultural heritage and modern media applications. Graduates can progress to teaching, media, publishing, cultural organisations or doctoral research.
Accreditations
NAAC A++
DEB
NIRF
QS
Course Highlights
Designed to deliver industry-relevant skills, academic excellence, and career growth
- Advanced Literary Studies: Intensive study of classical to modern Tamil texts
- Linguistics & Philology: Structure, history and evolution of Tamil
- Comparative Perspectives: Tamil with English/Dravidian/Indo‑Aryan literatures
- Translation & Editing: Scholarly translation, annotation and textual editing
- Research Design: Methods, tools and academic writing practices
- Digital Humanities: Corpora, e‑text curation and computational approaches
- Culture & Aesthetics: Literary theories, folklore and cultural criticism
- Projects & Seminars: Guided research presentations and dissertations
Course Benefits
Scholarly depth
Strengthen critical analysis with rigorous reading, theory and research practice
Career versatility
Pursue roles in higher education support, publishing, cultural organisations and media
Modern research tools
Apply digital resources and corpora for linguistic and literary studies
Mentorship value
Faculty guidance on topics, proposals and publication‑ready writing
Course Fees
The fee structure for this Alagappa Online MA in Tamil is designed to be affordable and flexible for both freshers and working professionals
Total 4 semester
INR 15,075 / Semester
*Fees may vary kindly check the actual fee with our counsellor
Full course fee
INR 60,300
*Inclusive of all taxes
EMI starting at
INR 2,513 / Month
*Terms & Conditions apply
Eligibility
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Bachelor’s degree (preferably Tamil/related) from a recognised university
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Open to educators, writers and professionals seeking flexible online study
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Admissions per university norms; language proficiency support available
Course Syllabus
Semester 1
NAMAT101
Classical Tamil Literature I
NAMAT102
Tamil Grammar & Prosody
NAMAT103
Literary Criticism I
NAMAT104
Research Methodology
NAMAT105
Comparative Literature Basics
Semester 2
NAMAT201
Classical Tamil Literature II
NAMAT202
Modern Tamil Literature
NAMAT203
Translation Studies
NAMAT204
Folklore & Culture
NAMAT205
Digital Humanities Tools
Semester 3
NAMAT301
Tamil Linguistics
NAMAT302
Special Author/Genre
NAMAT303
Editing & Annotation
NAMAT304
Media Writing in Tamil
NAMAT305
Seminar/Colloquium
Semester 4
NAMAT401
Literary Theory II
NAMAT402
Cultural Studies
NAMAT403
Translation Workshop
NAMAT404
Elective
NAMAT405
Dissertation I
Semester 5
NAMAT501
Advanced Linguistics
NAMAT502
Textual Criticism
NAMAT503
Tamil Computing
NAMAT504
Elective
NAMAT505
Dissertation II
Semester 6
NAMAT601
Research Publication
NAMAT602
Teaching of Tamil at HE
NAMAT603
Elective
NAMAT604
Ethics in Scholarship
NAMAT605
Viva-Voce
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FAQs
Is MA Tamil suitable for non‑Tamil graduates in Alagappa University?
Yes, candidates with interest and aptitude may apply; bridging support may be suggested in Alagappa University.
Will I do a dissertation in Online MA in Tamil at Alagappa University?
Yes, multi‑semester dissertation with supervised research and a viva‑voce in Alagappa University.
Are digital tools taught in Online MA in Tamil at Alagappa University?
You’ll use corpora, e‑texts and basic computational methods in Alagappa University.
Can I pursue PhD in Online MA in Tamil at Alagappa University?
The MA strengthens eligibility for research pathways as per regulations in Alagappa University.