BA (Hons.) English

Bachelor of Arts Honors in English

B.A (Hons.) English or Bachelor of Arts Honours in English is an Under-Graduate English language course. English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria. In the Bachelor of Arts Honours course in English, the study consists of the English language and literature that how it came in modern form along with highlighting many aspects of English society through Drama, Poetry, Novel and Play, etc.

Generally, the Bachelor of Arts Honours in English course is a three academic year degree course and it may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus is being provided both on a semester and non-semester basis. The Bachelor of Arts Honours in English degree course is immensely valuable in India as the job scopes after the degree is widespread.

B.A (Hons.) English Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed 10+2 or its equivalent exam in the Arts stream from a recognized school Board in the country.
• In various colleges, there is an entrance exam plus an interview and a percentage of the 12th class for admission.

B.A (Hons.) English Syllabus

Syllabus of Honours English as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.A (Hons.) English Colleges

• Delhi University, Delhi
• Bharat Ratna Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Delhi
• Dyal Singh Post Graduate College, Karnal
• Jaipur National University, Jaipur

B.A (Hons.) English Course Suitability

• Students who are interested in English and its related areas such as Grammar, etc. are most suitable for this course.
• Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level i.e., college and university level both in private and government institutions.
• Other required skills are working with others when presenting ideas and information, effectively conveying arguments and opinions and encouraging independent and creative thought, having a tolerance of ambiguity and of others’ opinions, working towards a solution using negotiation skills, using judgment when weighing up different options and alternative perspectives.

How is the B.A (Hons.) English Course Beneficial?

• This degree course enables the students to go for various English-related jobs such as information technology, organizational understanding, and commercial undertakings.
• One can go for higher degree programs (M.A & M.Phil) in respective subjects.
• Graduates can find jobs in public and private sector organizations such as the National Health Service (NHS), educational institutions, local and national government, financial and legal firms, and voluntary and charitable organizations that employ English graduates in a range of roles, including administration, research, finance, and general management.
• Other jobs offered are publishing companies, advertising, marketing, public relations agencies, and media organizations.

B.A (Hons.) English Employment Areas

• Art Galleries
• Content Writing
• Colleges / Universities
• Educational Institutes
• Home Tuition
• Journalism
• Museums
• Publishing Houses

B.A (Hons.) English Job Types

• Arts Administrator
• Blogger or Reviewer
• Communicator
• Content Developers
• Call Centre Executive
• Customer Support Executive
• Data Entry Operator
• Data Management Associate
• English Lecturer / English Translator
• English Tele-Caller
• English Stenographer
• English Content Writer
• English Teacher & Tutor
• English Speaking Trainer / English Language Specialist
• IELTS Faculty & English Trainer
• Junior Parliamentary Reporter
• Policy Analyst
• Public Relations Officer
• Publisher / Speech Writer
• Postsecondary English Teacher
• Researcher
• Travel Writer / Technical Writers

Advanced Courses in B.A (Hons.) English

• M.A. (English)
• M.Phil. (English)
• Ph.D. (English)