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BA in English is a 3 or 4-year undergraduate program, which is designed for those students who wish to pursue their career in teaching English, literature, linguistics, and creative writing skills. The general duration of the BA English course is thrice years or 6-semesters in total. Among them the British, the American and the World, including poetry, prose, fiction and other non- fiction forms of literature from various periods of time. Students also learn advanced grammar, phonetics, spoken English, and other soft skills such as communication, critical thinking, among others. Some of the colleges even offer a chance to the students to major through the options of elective courses in areas like journalism, mass communication, public relations, teaching, law or creative writing amongst others.
The tests that are typically required for admission include state or national tests such as the SAT, ACT or tests carried out by individual Universities. The date of the examination is generally up to March – June; however, the academic year starts from July – August. They are required to fill application forms prior to the entrance tests which can be through online mode or sending hard copies to the respective colleges. Therefore, it is necessary to consider the application deadlines that take place in the period of October-December the previous year intended for admission. It is noteworthy that majority of colleges announce their selected list by mid of the July for the admissions.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Full Form | Bachelor of Arts (BA) |
| Specialization | English |
| Duration | 3 years (6 semesters) |
| Course Level | Undergraduate Level |
| Eligibility | 10+2 (Higher Secondary Certificate) with minimum marks (usually 50%, varies by institution) |
1. Minimum qualification should be 10+2 passed in any stream from any recognized board/ university with at least 50% marks.
2. The medium of instruction in schools and colleges should be English and the students should have adequate knowledge of English as a subject at 10+2 level.
3. The presence of 5 extra points for mastering the English language, creative writing.
4. Acceptance of students to the course with no prescribed years of study.
5. Good writing and communication should be exhibited well.
6. Certain universities have extra tests like screening tests or interview.
| Subject | Important Topics |
|---|---|
| English Language Studies | - History of English Language - Phonetics & Phonology - Grammar & Syntax - Vocabulary Development & Word Etymology |
| Literature Studies | - British Literature (various periods: Medieval, Renaissance, Romantic, Victorian, Modern & Postmodern) - American Literature (major authors & movements) - World Literature (representative works from different cultures) - Literary Theory & Criticism (different critical approaches) |
| Communication Skills | - Writing Skills (academic writing, creative writing, different forms of writing) - Reading Comprehension & Analysis - Public Speaking & Presentation Skills |
| Language Skills | - Advanced Grammar & Usage - Vocabulary Building & Idioms - English Conversation & Pronunciation |
| Elective Courses (may vary) | - Indian Writing in English - Gender Studies in Literature - Postcolonial Literature - Drama Studies - Children's Literature - Translation Studies - Film Studies (literature adaptations) |
| Specialization | Job Role | Average Salary (INR per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Content Writing | - Content Writer (Freelance/Agency/Corporate) | 20,000 - 40,000 |
| Editing & Proofreading | - Editor (Freelance/Publishing Houses) | 25,000 - 45,000 |
| Teaching | - English Teacher (Private Schools/Coaching Institutes) | 22,000 - 38,000 |
| Communication & Public Relations | - Public Relations Specialist | 28,000 - 50,000 |
| Creative Writing | - Copywriter (Advertising Agencies) | 25,000 - 42,000 |
| Media & Journalism | - Content Writer/Editor (Media Platforms) | 20,000 - 35,000 |
