BA + MA English

Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English

B.A + M.A (English) or Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in English is an Integrated Post-Graduate academic degree in the English language. The course specialization in English includes a comprehensive study of both ancient and modern English literature comprising poetry, prose, and fiction. The course specialization in English is written in the English language not only by English writers from England but also from other country writers, important writers in the history of English literature.

The Integrated Master of Arts course also includes a thorough study of Indian Writings in English from its very early times to the contemporary ones. The duration of the Integrated Master of Arts course is five years and the syllabi are divided into ten semesters.

B.A + M.A (English) Eligibility

• For seeking admission to the dual degree Bachelor of Arts and Masters of Arts in English course, candidates must have completed their 10+2 in arts stream with a good percentage of marks in English from a recognized school board.

B.A + M.A (English) Syllabus

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

B.A + M.A (English) Colleges

• Panjab University - PU, Chandigarh
• CT University, Ludhiana
• Guru Gobind Singh Khalsa College for Women, Ludhiana
• MCM DAV College, Chandigarh
• Indira Gandhi National Open University - IGNOU, Delhi

B.A + M.A (English) Course Suitability

• Students who have immense interest in the English language and literature and want to popularize Indian English writings can go for this degree course.
• Applicants who are thinking of having their Masters’ Degree in English after the completion of a Bachelor of Arts in English degree are also suitable for it.
• Those who want to go for further higher studies like Master degree and then for research work also are suitable for it,

How is B.A + M.A (English) Course Beneficial?

• Candidates have a lot of career options in many fields such as Interpreter/translator in government agencies like embassies of foreign countries and the Ministry of External Affairs and tourist guide in travel agencies.
• Graduates can also find a wide range of employment opportunities in KPOs, BPOs, mass communication, public relation, and the entertainment field. They have also further study options for higher classes.
• 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.
• 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.

B.A + M.A (English) Employment Areas

• Advertising Industry
• Coaching Centres
• Corporate Communications / Communications Industry
• Educational Institutes
• Government Departments
• Indian Civil Services
• Journalism
• Language Institutes
• Online Tutoring
• Politics / Public Relations / Publication Houses
• Research
• Translation Centres
• TV & Media

B.A + M.A (English) Job Types

• Data Entry Operator
• Call Centre Executive
• Customer Support Executive
• English Tutor / English Trainer / English Translator / English Content Writer
• Faculty Teacher
• IELTS Faculty & English Trainer
• Junior Parliamentary Reporter
• Media Analyst

Advanced Courses in B.A + M.A (English)

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