BA English

The three-year undergraduate BA English curriculum focusses on English literature, cultural studies, English literary history, contemporary literature, rhetoric, and other topics. In English, the abbreviation BA stands for Bachelor of Arts. In order to debate and discuss the historical context, author motivations, cultural importance, literary savvy, and character depth, students read about a variety of historical dramas, novels, and poems.

 

Eligibility requirements for BA English include passing the class 12 board exam from an approved board and having at least 50% of the possible points, or an equivalent CGPA. Among the best colleges offering BA English are St. Stephen's College, Miranda House, and Lady Shri Ram College for Women.

 

BA English Course Details

 

BA English Full Form	Bachelor of Arts in English
Course Level	Undergraduate
BA English Course Duration	3 years
Course Mode	Offline / Regular
BA English Course Eligibility Criteria	Students should clear class 12th board exams with 50% aggregate marks or equivalent CGPA
BA English Course Admission Process	Merit Based / Entrance Exams
BA English Course Fees (INR)	INR 8,000 - 1.3 LPA
BA English Salary (INR)	INR 2.5 - 3.5 LPA
Areas of Employment	Teaching, Journalism, Publishing Houses, Translators etc.

What is BA English?

 

Numerous schools and institutions offer the advanced degree program known as BA English, which focusses on English literature, cultural studies, rhetoric, and literary history. Numerous schools and universities around the nation offer this three-year undergraduate degree program. Students might choose to pursue higher education, such as an MA or PhD in English, after completing their BA in English courses.

 

Why pursue BA English?

 

• Boost Your Language Proficiency: English is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world today. Therefore, earning a degree in English will eventually help you become proficient in the language and help you get hired for some of the most prestigious positions in the nation.

• Many options and flexibility with the degree: There is no strict requirement that a person must pursue a Master's degree in English after earning a Bachelor's. One of the very few subjects that allows students to pursue alternative job possibilities after completing their studies is English.

• Open Up a World of Career Opportunities: Having a degree in English will open up a world of fascinating and exciting career options in a variety of industries, including teaching, publishing houses, language experts, translation, and journalism.

• Possibility of Studying Abroad: English is a highly global field with a wide range of study abroad modules available. Universities are increasingly include a year abroad program in their curricula so that students can customise their degrees to fit their travel goals.

BA English Admission

• IGNOU is accepting registrations for its July session of BA English courses till May 2024.

• Lady Shri Ram College for Women's BA English course registration deadline is June 2024.

• Miranda House, St. Stephen's College, Hindu College, Christ University, and others are among the best universities offering BA English programs.

• DUET, Jamia Millia Islamia entry tests, IPU CET, CUET, and others are some of the most popular entry tests for BA English programs.

• For general candidates, the average registration cost for BA English courses is INR 150, while for SC, ST, and PWD students, it is INR 75.

 

BA English Eligibility

 

A set of eligibility requirements must be met in order to enrol in a reputable college for BA English, just like for any other undergraduate study. Some of the most important requirements for enrolling in BA English courses are listed below.

 

Students should pass the board exams for class 12 from an accredited board.

When taking the class 12 board exams, they should have at least 50% of the possible points or an equivalent CGPA.

BA English Cut Offs

 

Successful completion of the entrance exam is a prerequisite for enrolment in BA English courses. The results of the entrance exam and the interview phase, which are administered by the individual universities, are used to determine admission to BA English programs.

Course Name	Cutoff 2022	Cutoff 2021	Cutoff 2020	Cutoff 2019	Cutoff 2018
NMIMS Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts	320- 156	245-120	300-250	370-255	469-389
NMKRV College for Women	197- 120	148-110	200-120	110-185	180-158
Baghini Nivedita College	297- 150	245-220	400-350	270-285	260-288
Jadavpur University	378-283	360-250	345-170	330-233	340-271
Ramnarain Ruia Autonomous College	396- 220	141-290	300-380	280-195	290-175

BA English Admission Important Dates

 

The list of entrance tests for BA English courses, together with their corresponding essential schedules, is covered in the table below.

Exam Name	Application Period	Exam Date
NPAT	December 2023 – May 2024	January 2024 – May 2024
IPU CET	March 2024 – April 2024	April 2024
CUET	February 2024 – March 2024	May 15 - 31, 2024

BA English Syllabus

 

The subjects covered by a BA in English are diverse and include American, European, and Indian classical literature, among others. The disciplines taught in a three-year BA English program are covered in full in the table below. 

BA English Subjects in 1st Year
Indian Classical Literature	Indian Writing in English
European Classical Literature	British Poetry and Drama: 14th to 17th Centuries
BA English Subjects: 2nd Year
American Literature	Popular Literature
British Poetry and Drama: 17th & 18th Centuries	British Literature: 18th Century
British Romantic Literature	-
BA English Subjects: 3rd Year
Women’s Writing	British Literature: The Early 20th Century
Modern European Drama	Postcolonial Literatures

BA English Subjects

 

The subjects taught in each semester for the full three years of BA English colleges are covered in detail in the tables below. 

Semester I	Semester II
Communicative English	Professional Communication
Language Paper I	Language Paper II
History of English Literature: The Pre-Chaucerian to the Augustan	History of English Literature: The Pre-Romantic to the Victorian
English Poetry: The Elizabethan to the Augustan	English Poetry: The Pre-Romantic to the Victorian
English Prose: The Elizabethan to the Victorian	English Prose: The Late-Victorian to the Modern
Introduction to Computing	Indian Writing in English: Fiction
Cultural Education I	Cultural Education II
Semester III	Semester IV
Communicative English (Advanced)	History of English Language and Phonetics
History of English Literature: Victorian to the Present	Indian Writing In English: Poetry
American Literature	Shakespeare: Comedies
Biography	Environmental Studies
English Fiction: Victorian	Elective A
Life Skills I	Open Elective A
Amrita Value Programme I	Life Skills II
Amrita Value Programme II	-
Semester V	Semester VI
Elements of Literary Criticism	Literary Criticism: Introduction
English Poetry: Modern	European Fiction
English Drama: Elizabethan to Victorian	English Fiction: Modern
Spiritual Literature	English Drama: Modern
Elective B	Shakespeare: Tragedies
Open Elective B/Live-in-Lab	Autobiography
Life Skills III	-
Canadian Literature	-

BA English: Types of Courses

In addition to the standard online courses, there are different methods to acquire a BA in English. Full-time, part-time, and distance education options are available to students who, for whatever reason, cannot afford to enrol in normal BA in English courses.

 

For your reference, we shall go into additional detail about each course type below.

BA English Full Time	This fully accredited on-campus degree program equips students with all the necessary information and abilities for BA English courses. Full-time BA English degree programs are offered by institutions such as Lady Shri Ram College for Women, St. Stephen's College, Presidency University, Kirori Mal, Miranda House, and others.
BA English Part Time	A part-time degree allows students to finish their coursework at their own pace. In contrast to normal classes, students enrolled in part-time courses are not required to attend classes on a regular basis and are free to arrange their schedules as it suits them. In addition to full-time degrees, the majority of institutions offer part-time degrees. Students can earn part-time degrees from institutions like Jawaharlal Nehru University and Jamia Millia Islamia.
BA English Distance Education	Part-time courses and distance learning are nearly identical in that students are not required to attend classes on a regular basis. In addition, compared to full-time courses, distance learning is less expensive and has fewer prerequisites. IGNOU, Annamalai University, Osmania University, Karnataka State Open University, and others are among the institutions and universities that provide distant learning for BA English courses.
BA English IGNOU	Prospective pupils must to finish their 12th grade board exams from an accredited organisation. The duration of the three-year BA English distance learning program The cost of a BA English distance learning program at IGNOU is approximately INR 6,000.

 

BA English Colleges

In India, more than 14,000 colleges provide bachelor's degrees in a range of subjects. English BA programs are offered by 3403 of these colleges. The list of top Indian universities that provide BA English courses in various cities will be included in this part.

Name of the Colleges	Average Fees (INR)
Christ University	50,000
Jyoti Nivas College	20,492
Universal Group of Institutions	1,50,000
St. Xavier’s College	5,537
KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce	8,795
NMIMS Jyoti Dalal School of Liberal Arts	4,52,000
Jadavpur University	2,400
Loreto College	21,940
Sivnath Sastri College	7,720
Osmania University College for Women	5,800
Sarojini Naidu Vanita Mahavidyalaya	5,050
Delhi University	3,630
Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeeth	1,200

BA English Colleges Abroad

 

The BA English program is not just offered in India; it is also taught effectively outside. Many of the world's most prominent institutions and universities offer a bachelor's degree in English. The University of Oxford, Columbia University, McGill University, and others are among the best universities in the world for a bachelor's degree in English.

 

Some requirements to meet in order to pursue a BA in English abroad are listed below.

 

Students must pass their class 12 board examinations with high scores, ideally above 70% overall, and pass multiple language proficiency exams, including as the TOEFL and IELTS, with a minimum qualifying score of 6.5 and 80, respectively, in order to be eligible to pursue a BA in English abroad.

Studying a BA in English overseas typically costs between INR 10,01,320 and 41,24,400.

After finishing the course, students have the option to pursue additional education, such as an MA or PhD in English, or they can begin working. 

 

The following table lists some of the best universities that accept students for BA in English programs.

Name of the Colleges	Location	Average Fees (INR)
University of Oxford	UK	23,71,600
Columbia University	USA	41,24,400
University of Massachusetts	USA	26,14,080
University College London	UK	17,43,490
University of Montreal	Canada	9,01,320
University of Alberta	Canada	15,48,750
McGill University	Canada	11,88,950

Courses to Pursue After BA English

 

Students who successfully complete their BA in English have the option to continue their education by pursuing an MA or PhD in the language. Both the MA and PhD programs in English have distinct eligibility requirements. They will be covered in full in the table below.

 

MA in English

 

After earning a BA in English, students can pursue a two-year postgraduate degree program called an MA in English. The following are some requirements for obtaining an MA in English:

 

• Students should graduate from an accredited university in a relevant field with at least 50% of their total grades or an equivalent CGPA.

• The typical cost of pursuing an MA in English is between INR 40,000 and 50,000.

• The University of Calcutta, Delhi University, JNU, Jamia Millia Islamia, and others are among the best institutes that offer MA programs in English.

• Colleges like IGNOU, Osmania University, Rabindrabharati University, and others provide distant learning options for MA programs in English.

• After earning an MA in English, some of the most popular career paths include being a journalist, teacher, professor, language translator, etc.

 

Among the best MA programs offered by English colleges are 

Name of the Colleges	Average Fees (INR)
Miranda House	25,060
Lady Shri Ram College for Women	30,407
Jadavpur University	4,940
St. Xavier’s University	2,23,000
Lady Brabourne College	27,174
St. Xavier’s College	50,000
KJ Somaiya College of Arts, Commerce and Science	16,850
Mithibai College of Arts	19,657

PhD in English

 

The most popular option for students to pursue after earning an MA in English is a PhD in English. In India, a number of colleges and universities, including JNU, Calcutta University, Mumbai University, and others, offer PhD programs in English.

 

To pursue a PhD in English, you must meet the following requirements:

 

Students should graduate with a minimum of 50% overall grades or an equivalent CGPA from an accredited university with a postgraduate or master's degree in a related field.

Students in the SC/ST category will receive a 5% reduction in their overall score.

 

For your information, a list of some of the best universities offering PhD programs in English is provided below.

Name of the Colleges	Average Fees (INR)
Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU)	856
University of Calcutta	10,000
Mumbai University	15,000
Delhi University	12,555
IGNOU	6,600

BA English: Course Comparison

 

For your reference, a brief comparison of two of the most popular courses—BA English and BA English Literature—is provided below. 

Parameter	BA English	BA English Literature
Full Form	Bachelor of Arts English	Bachelor of Arts English Literature
Overview	It deals with prose, poetry and other works by prominent personalities of the language.	It deals with literature including the origin, history and development of English literature.
Objective	It gives a good understanding about different texts and poems.	It gives a good understanding about the development of the language with respect to literary advancement through the ages.
Admission Criteria	Students are admitted on both merit-basis and entrance examinations.	Students are admitted on both merit-basis and entrance examinations.
Average Fees(INR)	50,000 - 3,00,000	60,000 - 3,50,000
Average Salary(INR)	3,50,000 - 6,00,000	4,00,000 - 6,00,000

 

BA English: Jobs

 

After earning a BA in English, students have the option of starting their professional careers or continuing their education, as was previously said. One can select from a variety of professions, such as teaching or working as a language translator. They will be covered in full in the table below.

 

BA English: Top Recruiters

 

For your reference, the following table lists some of the top recruiters who hire students completing BA English courses. 

Edelman	Deloitte	Capgemini
Adfactors Ltd.	TCS	Wipro
The Times of India	The Telegraph	Pearson

BA English: Job Profiles

 

The following are some of the best job profiles available after obtaining a BA in English: 

Job Profiles	Job Description
Teacher	Teachers in schools and colleges are responsible for teaching the future generation of children; prefer to hire BA English Literature graduates.
Content Writer	Content writers are responsible for doing write-ups on blogs, company websites, advertisements, product descriptions and more.
Journalist	Journalists are hired to chase the latest news and produce quality articles for newspapers.
Script Writer	Scriptwriters, hired by media companies to write up scripts for television shows, movies and other forms of production.
Proofreader	Proofreaders are hired at publishing houses to read and correct grammar and language of write-ups produced by other writers.
Editor	Editors are hired to revise and review all material to be published in magazines, newspapers and also websites.

BA English: Salary

 

For your information, the salary received after finishing a BA in English is listed in the table below.

Job Profiles	Average Salary (INR)
Teacher	3 LPA
Content Writer	3.5 LPA
Journalist	2.5 - 4 LPA
Script Writer	5 - 6.5 LPA
Proofreader	3 - 3.5 LPA
Editor	3 - 4 LPA