M. A. in English 

at Post Graduate Centre, Rani Channamma University, Jamakhandi, Karnataka - Other

Scope after studying an M.A. In English: Career in Private sector after M.A. In English Literature: Students of English Literature can get jobs with the media as reporters. It is also possible for them to get jobs with newspaper firms. If they have a degree in journalism, they can get jobs with news broadcasting firms like NDTV, CNN IBN, Zee News, Star News Communication etc. Companies that print out Magazines as well as journals too take in students of English literature frequently. Content development and ITES firms also recruit English post graduates. Some of the other fields besides this are: Copywriter Editor Freelance Writer Jobs with BPO and KPO firms Novelist Public Relation Reporter Teacher Technical Writer Apart from these job prospects, students of English literature can also find jobs as independent literary critics, writing for print or online publications. They also have the option to start their own tuition centres for the English language. Government Career after M.A. In English Literature: Graduates of English literature can find jobs in the government sector as well. There are many areas where they can get jobs. Some of them are: Civil Service Decoders Insurance Interpreter Law schools Library Linguists Teachers Tourist guides Translator The many fields of entertainment also present postgraduate students of English literature with ample career opportunities. Those candidates who have good skills in writing can find them employed as campaign managers, speech writers and other positions that require the sophisticated use of written and spoken English. Long term Career roadmap for M.A. In English Literature Postgraduates Apart from teaching jobs, postgraduates of English Literature can start a career as consultants or they can join with publishing houses. With experience, candidates can get jobs with national as well as international magazines such as Vogue, National Geographic Magazine etc. As postgraduates of this field will have the ability to analyze and reproduce matter easily, they can get jobs within these firms quite effortlessly. Moreover, students can also go for higher studies. They can go for M.Phil Ph.D. or M.A. Social work as well as advertising fields also require students with flair of writing. Regards.

There are several reasons why a candidate should choose to pursue an MA in English Literature. Some of these reasons are:

• Studying Literature will help the students improve their knowledge by reading about the experiences of the common man through the biggest events of human history. They will read about different perspectives and develop an insight into the culture, traditions, and history of the world. 

• Due to its multidisciplinary nature, English Literature courses examine different fields of study. Students who study this course have a variety of fields where they may choose to have their careers.

• An MA in English Literature course will help the students develop an analytical and critical mindset and help them view the world from an introspective lens.

• Students will develop their reading, writing, and communication skills which may be immensely useful in establishing a successful career in various fields.