BA + MA English Language & Literature

Bachelor of Arts + Master of Arts in English Language & Literature

BA + MA (English Language & Literature) or Bachelor of Arts in English and Master of Arts in English is a full-time five-year Integrated degree program. English as a subject studies both ancient and modern English, including poetry, prose, and fiction. The literature is produced in English not just by English writers from England, but also by writers from other countries who have made significant contributions to the history of English literature.

The Integrated Master of Arts program also offers a detailed study of Indian Writings in English from the very beginning to the present. The Integrated Master of Arts degree program lasts five years and is divided into ten semesters.

BA + MA (English Language & Literature) Eligibility

• The candidates must have qualified for their 10+2 examination or equivalent from a recognized Board.
• The students should have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.
• Selection to the degree course in these colleges is based on marks secured in the final merit i.e., total marks aggregated in the final exams of graduation and the entrance exam.

BA + MA (English Language & Literature) Syllabus

Syllabus of Integrated English course as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

BA + MA (English Language & Literature) College

• Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Tamil Nadu

BA + MA (English Language & Literature) Course Suitability

• Candidates who want to know about English literature, tradition, culture, etc. are most appropriate for it.
• Those who want to become a teacher, lecturer, or translator also can go for this course.
• Candidates having good teaching aptitudes and other related skills also are suitable for the course.

BA + MA (English Language & Literature) Course Beneficial?

• Acquiring an Integrated Master of Arts (English) degree with at least 50% marks makes a student eligible for the post of a lecturer in different colleges; though for a position in Government colleges, one should clear the UGC-NET examination or some state-level qualifying exams, along with the Master’s degree.
• An Integrated Master of Arts (English) degree serves as a basis for further higher studies and research in this field such as Ph.D. and M.Phil degree in English.
• The course prepares students for teaching and for creative English writing.
• Integrated Master of Arts (English) degree holders can build a career in English journalism also.

BA + MA (English Language & Literature) Employment Areas

• Advertising Industry
• Corporate Communications / Communications Industry
• Indian Civil Services
• Journalism
• Online Tutoring
• Publication Houses
• Politics / Public Relations
• Research
• TV & Media
• Translation Agencies

BA + MA (English Language & Literature) Job Types

• Content Writer / Trainer
• Customer Support Executive
• English Language Specialist
• English Tutor / English Editor / English Teacher / English Translator / English Proof Reader
• IELTS Trainer
• Junior Parliamentary Reporter (English)
• Media Analyst
• Stenographer (English)
• Translator / Interpreter

Advanced Course in BA + MA (English Language & Literature)

• Ph.D. (English)