English is one of the
world’s most used language and essentially a communication language of
international communication. It is an unofficial Indian national language. In
India for most of the jobs, knowledge of English is a must. In several Indian
states, English has been accepted as the second major medium of instruction in
colleges and schools after regional languages.
Knowledge of English
language is a must for any educated person to get a good employment
opportunity.
There are certain
sectors, where knowledge of English is mandatory:-
- Aviation or Navigation Sector
- Hospitality Industry
- Research Scholars
- BPO Sector
- Employees of MNC
List of few courses
offered in English:-
- Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in English
- Bachelor of Arts in Communicative English
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature
- Bachelor of Arts in Optional English Major
- Bachelor of Arts in Vocational English
- Master of Arts (Hons.) in English
- Master of Arts in Communicative English
- Master of Arts in English
- Master of Arts in English Language and Literature
- Master of Arts in Optional English Major
- Master of Arts in Vocational English
Basic Eligibility
UG:
For admission in a bachelor’s degree course in English, the candidate
should have cleared his 10+2 examination from a recognized board.
PG:
The eligibility criteria for joining a postgraduate program in English
is holding a bachelor's degree in any stream.
Job Prospects
An English graduate as a beginner can get employment in communication
firms, government agencies, research institutes, entertainment and in public
relation. They can work as a English language trainer in BPO and many other MNC’s.
English graduates can also work as a teacher in colleges, schools and in
universities.
Remuneration
An English graduate can earn good income based on his knowledge and
expertise in English language. Starting salaries can range between 10 to 15
thousand per month.
Institutes
- Delhi University, Delhi
- Central Institute of English and Foreign Languages (CIEFL), Hyderabad,
- Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
- BHU or the Banaras Hindu University, Vanarasi
With English being the medium of communication almost throughout the world, it is also becoming a much sought-after discipline. This post talks about the careers one can choose to pursue after studying English and also the top universities that offer English courses. To this list, I would like to add CMR University, CMR University, Bangalore, is private university that offers various courses at the undergraduate, post graduate and doctoral levels. The University offers B.A (Hons) programme, which allows you to study a combination of different subjects including English, Psychology, Economics, Sociology and Journalism. In order to get an "honours" degree, students have to specialise in one of the chosen subjects. You can visit the website for more information.
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