DW BUREAU / Chandigarh

Haryana's Kurukshetra University, which has been accredited with an A++ grade by NAAC, established its English Department in 1961. Students from Haryana as well as other states feel proud to gain admission to this university. The English Department of the university has a distinguished history of initiating and developing the study of English literature and languages.

Professor Brajesh Sahni, Head of the English Department, stated that after receiving a comprehensive education in the department, students find employment opportunities in both the public and private sectors as teachers, media professionals, in the tourism industry, content writing, publishing, translation, radio jockeying, and IELTS teaching. Graduates from this department have immense potential for employment as translators in the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Assemblies, and various state information, public relations, language, and culture departments, as well as in the Bollywood industry.

Professor Sahni mentioned that the department offers M.A. in English and Ph.D. courses. The two-year M.A. curriculum taught here is aligned with the latest international standards as per NEP-2020. Each year, foreign students also enroll to receive education in the department. The central library of the university provides access to the latest e-resources.
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