BA English with Journalism

Bachelor of Arts in English with Journalism

B.A (English with Journalism) or Bachelor of Arts in English with Journalism is an Under-Graduate English course. Journalism is the investigation and reporting of events, issues, and trends to a broad audience. The Bachelor of Arts degree course in English with Journalism concerns the field of arts and covers the subject of English Journalism which is the study of literature, linguistics, and philosophy of the English language and Journalism simultaneously.

Subjects typically studied under the Bachelor of Arts degree course in English with Journalism are Poetry, Drama, Fiction, Literary Criticism, Technical Writing, Communication, and that of Journalism. The Bachelor of Arts degree course in English with Journalism is generally three academic years and may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes.

B.A (English with Journalism) Eligibility

• Aspiring candidates should have completed 10+2 or its equivalent exam from a recognized Board.
• In various colleges, there is an entrance exam, and the percentage of 12th class also be given credit for the admission.

B.A (English with Journalism) Syllabus

Syllabus of English with Journalism as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

B.A (English with Journalism)  Colleges

• Baselios Poulose II Catholicos College, Ernakulam
• Devamatha Arts and Science College, Kannur

B.A (English with Journalism)  Course Suitability

• Candidates should have the ability to accept criticism and willingness to do considerable rewriting are also necessary.
• They should be tactful, confident, and organized while interviewing people from all walks of life. 
• They should have a sharp mind, willpower, concise and effective manner, organize their thoughts, and express themselves clearly both orally and in writing. 
• 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 are a good suit for it. 

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

• This degree course enables the students to go to various teaching and media-related jobs. 
• One can go for higher degree programs in respective subjects such as M.A. English with Journalism, etc. 
• They can have jobs regarding news/feature Editor. He is the right-hand man of the chief editor; decides on the news to be published in the newspaper each day; collects news, controls the network of correspondents, reports staff and other news sources, allocate assignments and attend editorial conferences. 
• Applicants can become proof-reader; here they compare proofs and edited copy (written, typed, or printed material) to ensure that the final text is complete and accurate and that the spelling and punctuation are correct before final printing.

B.A (English with Journalism)  Employment Areas

• Coaching Centres
• Embassies
• Language Departments
• News & Media
• School, Colleges & Universities
• Translation Departments

B.A (English with Journalism)  Job Types

• Adjunct Professor
• Assistant Professor
• Copywriter
• Content Editor
• Copy Editor/Copywriter
• Documentation Specialist
• English Teacher
• Instructional Designer
• Media/Public Affairs Manager
• Senior Technical Writer

Advanced Courses in B.A (English with Journalism) 

• M.A/ M.A (Hons.)