English; Top Colleges, Eligibility, Admission, Syllabus, Entrances, Career Prospects.

English, or English Literature courses entail detailed study and analysis of a wide variety of literary pieces, and genres, as well as various literary devices for better quality of writing and improved comprehension of the classic literary pieces. The degree course covers detailed study of the works and lives of various celebrated authors including, but not limited to Shakespeare, Chaucer, Milton, Keats, Homer, Shelley, Austen, Dickens, etc. 
English exists as today’s lingua franca. Because the language is spoken around the world and used frequently worldwide in the fields of business, technology, and science, international students have the opportunity to gain a thorough knowledge of English that opens the door to many different careers. An MA can also help people who are already employed to advance in their careers or receive a raise.

Top Colleges

Top Institutes providing this course 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

Highlights

Course Level Graduate, Post Graduate
Duration 3 years, 2 years
Examination Type Semester System
Eligibility  10+2 with English as a subject, BA in English or related subjects.
Admission Process Based on counselling after clearing entrance test, or through cut offs.

Courses and Eligibility

Course Duration Eligibility Entrance
B. A.  3 years No particular subject requirements, and the minimum marks depends on the college. Admission on the basis of merit. Some colleges conduct admission tests, like DU, BHU, EFLU, etc.
M. A.  2 years Bachelors' Degree in English or similar subjects from a known university. Most colleges also require minimum 50-60% marks Most colleges conduct their separate entrance examination.

Top Recruiters 

  • Broadcasting Corporations
  • Media and Entertainment Industry
  • Film Editing and Direction
  • Business Process Outsourcing units
  • UPSC
  • Film and Video Production Houses
  • Graphics and Printing Industry
  • Local and International call centers
  • Theaters
  • Libraries
  • Language Departments

Admission

The admission process to the BA program starts after the results of the Higher Secondary School Examinations are declared. The process ideally starts at the end of the month of May, with all major universities releasing cut-offs for admission to the program. These cut-offs are based on the performance of students in 10+2 examination and the number of students applying to the course. Some universities also conduct entrance exam for intake of students.
Most colleges conduct entrance examinations for intake into MA. Some colleges, however, do take in students based on the marks they obtain in Bachelors'.

Syllabus

Semester 1

  • Communicative English
  • Language Paper I
  • History of English Literature: The Pre-Chaucerian to the Augustan
  • English Poetry: The Elizabethan to the Augustan
  • English Prose: The Elizabethan to the Victorian
  • Cultural Education I 

Semester 2

  • Professional Communication
  • Language Paper II
  • History of English Literature: The Pre-Romantic to the Victorian
  • English Poetry: The Pre-Romantic to the Victorian
  • English Prose: The Late-Victorian to the Modern
  • Indian Writing in English: Fiction

Semester 3

  • Communicative English (Advanced)
  • History of English Literature: Victorian to the Present
  • American Literature
  • Biography
  • English Fiction: Victorian
  • Life Skills I

Semester 4

  • History of English Language and Phonetics
  • Indian Writing In English: Poetry
  • Shakespeare: Comedies
  • Environmental Studies
  • Elective A
  • Open Elective A
  • Life Skills II

Semester 5

  • Elements of Literary Criticism
  • English Poetry: Modern
  • English Drama: Elizabethan to Victorian
  • Spiritual Literature
  • Elective B
  • Open Elective B/Live-in-Lab
  • Life Skills III
  • Canadian Literature

Semester 6

  • Literary Criticism: Introduction
  • European Fiction
  • English Fiction: Modern
  • English Drama: Modern
  • Shakespeare: Tragedies
  • Autobiography

Skills Required

  • Grammar
  • Vocabulary
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Creativity

Top Entrances

  • Delhi Universiy
  • Jawaharlal Nehru University
  • Hyderabad Central University
  • English and Foreign Languages University
  • Pondicherry University
  • Central Universities Common Entrance Test, etc 

Career and Job Prospects

Job Profile

Job Description

Average Annual Salary in INR

Policy Analyst The primary function of a social policy analyst is to study social problems and develop policies to solve them. These professionals are involved in one or more of the four general stages of policy analysis. 7.5 lakhs
Communicator The communicator has a mid-level, management role for someone with at least 7 years of experience in the field. They are responsible for creating, implementing and overseeing the communications programs, internal or external, that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products. 6.5 lakhs
Speechwriter Speechwriters work closely with clients to create engaging speeches in a variety of fields. A bachelor's degree in public relations, English, journalism or communications is typically required for this job. 7.5 lakhs
Arts Administrator Arts administration (alternatively arts management) is the field that concerns business operations around an arts organization. The duties of an arts administrator can include staff management, marketing, budget management, public relations, fundraising, program development and evaluation, and board relations. 5.5 lakhs

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

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