M.A (Hons.) (English)

Master of Arts Honrs in English

M.A (Hons.) (English) or Master of Arts in English (Honors) degree program is a full-time two-year Post-Graduate Integrated program in English Honors. Master of Arts in English (Honors) degree program is the study of literature, linguistics, and philosophy of the English language. The Master of Arts in English Honors course is two years and is provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes.

The subjects typically studied under this Honors degree are Technical Writing, Fiction, Literary Criticism, Poetry, Drama, Communication, and that of Journalism. After completing the Master of Arts in English (Honors) degree course there is various scope for Job. The Master of Arts in English (Honors) degree course not only covers literature by not just England writers but also covers from all over the world.

M.A (Hons.) (English) Eligibility

• The candidates who have passed Higher Secondary/Intermediate (10+2) with 45% marks in aggregate (5% relaxation for SC/ ST/ differently able candidates) or any other examination recognized as equivalent, shall be eligible for the course.

M.A (Hons.) (English) Syllabus

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

M.A (Hons.) (English) Colleges

• Mumbai University, Mumbai

M.A (Hons.) (English) 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.
• Those who want to become a teacher, lecturer, and translator also can go for this course.
• Candidates having good teaching aptitudes and other related skills also are suitable for the course.
• Those who want to go for further higher studies like Master degree and then for research work also are suitable for it,

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

• Acquiring a Master of Arts English Honors 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.
• Master of Arts English Honors 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.
• Master of Arts English Honors degree holders can build a career in English journalism also.

M.A (Hons.) (English) Employment Areas

• Administration
• Advertising Industry
• Communication Industry
• Corporate Communications
• Indian Civil Services
• Instructional Design
• Journalism and Reporting
• On-line Tutoring
• Publication
• Public Relation
• Research
• Translation Agencies

M.A (Hons.) (English) Job Types

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

Advanced Courses in M.A (Hons.) (English)

• MBA (English) or English (Hons.)
• M.Phil (English) or English (Hons.)
• Ph.D. (English) or English (Hons.)