Exploring Literature, Enhancing Communication, Shaping Leaders

A Holistic Journey in English, Management, and Beyond

The major programmes in the Department of Humanities are BA and MA in English Literature and PhD in English and Management. It strives to train students in literature, critical thinking and writing. The interdisciplinary programme structure facilitates a holistic growth, makes students ready for a career in research and academics, helps them get scholarships abroad and get through the highly competitive job market. The Department also renders yeoman’s service to the entire KIIT fraternity by enriching the University’s academic and non-academic programmes. It offers both its students training in English Communication and Management.

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Programs Offered

Undergraduate

Bachelor of Arts in English

Post Graduate

Master of Arts in English

Doctoral

Doctor of Philosophy in English & Management

Upcoming Event

Universal Digital Education Initiatives’ (UDEI) International Conference on Digital Education for All (IC-DEA 2026)

Key Dates:

* Abstract Submission: 15 March 2026
* Conference (Online): 15–30 March 2026
* Offline Session: 23 March 2026 at Christ University, Bengaluru
* Full Paper Submission: 30 March 2026

Conference Themes Include:

* Digital inclusion and equity for marginalized and disadvantaged learners
* Pedagogical innovations, blended models, and adaptive technologies
* Community-driven and grassroots digital literacy initiatives
* Future sustainability—AI, immersive learning, and scalable innovation

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Alumni Speak

Rituparna Mishra

Assistant Professor, Regional College of Management, Bhubaneswar and PhD Scholar, KIIT University (Batch 2024)

During my MA, I was privileged to be shaped by a curriculum that constantly urged me to think beyond the surface. It is here that I learned the rare and valuable habit of questioning everything, even at times, my own certainties, that later enabled me to qualify UGC NET for Assistant Professor.

Simran Das

Student of European Plurilingualism University of Naples Federico II, Italy (Batch 2023)

The supportive faculty, diverse student body and a rigorous academic curriculum at the School fostered an environment of growth and exploration.

Aditi Anindita

Senior Social Media Manager, Digituall, Bhubaneswar (Batch 2023)

In these 2 years of MA I got an exposure to a thoughtfully designed robust curriculum, extremely learned professors and a collaborative environment.

Divyanshi Purohit

CCO at Avlys AI and MSc student at University of Southampton, UK (Batch 2025)

This place helped me clarify my love for literary application in everyday discourse alongside transferable skills, then evolved into a safe space.

Chandrabhanu Mishra

Assistant Professor, MITS School of Biotechnology, Bhubaneswar and PhD Scholar, KIIT University (Batch 2025)

I carry with me not just a degree but a journey of growth, curiosity, and unforgettable memories. The vibrant campus, inspiring mentors and meaningful connections profoundly shaped who I am and continue to guide my path beyond the university.

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Research Thrust Areas

Language and Linguistics, Blue Humanities, Digital Humanities, Folklore Studies, Folkloristics n Film Studies, Postcolonial and South Asian Literatures, Postcolonial Literature, Film and Literature, Migration/ Diaspora Studies, AI in Management and Business, Analytics for Workplace Behavior

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Latest Publications

Pattepu, S., Dulla, N., Priyadarshini, S., Swain, R., & Datta, A. (2026). A review of human-UAV interaction for safety: an ISM-MICMAC approach. Quality & Quantity, 1-46.

Rath, M., & Samantaray, S. (2026). African tropics and ecological crisis: Tourist gaze in Helon Habila’s Oil on Water and Travellers. eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.25120/etropic.25.1.2026.4279

Samal, P., & Samantaray, S. (2026). Tourism’s [neo]colonial afterlives: Reading Blake C. Scott’s Unpacked: A History of Caribbean Tourism. eTropic: Electronic Journal of Studies in the Tropics, 25(1). https://doi.org/10.25120/etropic.25.1.2026.4277

Priyadarshini, P., & Datta Chaudhuri, S. (2026). Sports and media: Review of the film Test. Media Asia, 53(3), 955–961. https://doi.org/10.1080/01296612.2025.2538796

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