FAQs
Q: What is included in a course of English?
A: The program aims to introduce a wide range of Literatures in English. In the primary phase, Bachelor of Arts course has the aim to offer the opportunity for students to be able to respond and read novels of the large spectrum, play and create poetry with associated genres. At a secondary level, the students will be exposed to wider socio-cultural and political issues in relation to contemporary English Literature. This program in English will be serving as an excellent foundation for students who want to do a very deep study.
The B.A. English course provides a strong background in the study of English. This particular program stresses upon:
- Diversity
- Literary Analysis
- Written and oral communication skills
- Critical thinking
Through a rigorous curriculum of literature, composition, language and linguistics, and communication studies. Students interested in creative writing may choose this profession.
Q: Can students from other streams apply for this?
A: Yes, students who had a different stream in 12th still can opt for this stream.
Q: What is the eligibility for studying English?
A: Following are the criteria for taking admission into English courses:
- To be eligible to pursue this course, the student must have completed and cleared senior secondary examination (10+2) from a good school.
- The school should be affiliated to a recognized board like ICSE, CBSE board or any other equivalent State board or any board equivalent to that.
- All SC/ST candidates have a relaxation of 5% in the minimum aggregate.
Q: What are the career prospects after completing a degree in English Language?
A: Students get ample opportunities in both government sectors and private sectors. Ranging from news agencies to business services, there are employment opportunities in almost every field. Students can also become teachers if the field interests them. Some of the prominent job profiles are:
- Teacher
- Content Writer
- Journalist
- Script Writer
- Executive
Q: What are the top Institutes providing bachelor's and master's in english?
A: Some of the top Institutes are mentioned below:
- Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi
- Miranda House College, New Delhi
- St. Stephen's College, New Delhi
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Fergusson College, Pune
For more information, refer to Top Colleges section.
Q: Who are the top recruiters in this field?
A: The top recruiters in this field are:
- Lady Shri Ram College, New Delhi
- Miranda House College, New Delhi
- St. Stephen's College, New Delhi
- Osmania University, Hyderabad
- Fergusson College, Pune
- Presidency University, Kolkata
- Hyderabad Central University, Hyderabad
- English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
- St. Xavier’s College, Ahmedabad
Q: What are the top entrances to consider?
A: Some of the top entracnes are mentioned below:
- Delhi Universiy
- Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Hyderabad Central University
- English and Foreign Languages University
- Pondicherry University
- Central Universities Common Entrance Test, etc
Q: What are the skills required in this field?
A: The followings are required in this filed:
- Grammar
- Vocabulary
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
- Creativity
