Online English Courses: Courses, Branches, Career, Syllabus, Salaries, Job Profiles

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Online English Course Overview
What are English courses?
Students can pursue English courses at different levels like UG, PG, diploma, and certification. Bachelor of Arts (BA) and Master of Arts (MA) are the most popular UG and PG degrees pursued in this language.
Type of English Courses
Candidates can see the table below for the types of English courses:
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Type of Courses in English |
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|---|---|
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Graduate Level |
· BA (Hons) English · BA (Hons) English Literature · BA (Hons) Functional English · BA+MA English · BA+MA English Language · BA Communicative English · BA English with Journalism · BA English (Integrated) |
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Postgraduate Level |
· MA (English) · MA (English Language and Literature) · MA (English and Communicative Studies) · MA (Hons) English · MA English (Integrated) · M.Phil (English Literature) |
|
Doctorate |
· PhD (English Literature) · PhD (English) |
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Diploma |
· Advance Diploma in Communicative English · Advance Diploma in Functional English · Diploma in Creative Writing · Advance Diploma in Translation Proficiency · Postgraduate Diploma in Business English · Advance Diploma in Communicative English |
|
Certificate |
· Certificate courses in English Communication · Certificate courses in Functional English · Certified Course in Teaching of English |
Branches of English
Some of the most common branches in English classes are:
- General English
- Business English
- Academic English
- English for certain Purposes (ESP)
- Test Preparation
- Alphabets
- Phonology and Phonetics
Parts of Speech - Sentence Types
- Idioms and Figurative Language
- Tenses
- Punctuation
- Syntax
How has English evolved over time?
Candidates can below the evolution of English into several key periods:
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Old English (ca. 450-1150 AD)
- Middle English (ca. 1150-1500 AD)
- Early Modern English (ca. 1500-1700 AD)
- Modern English (ca. 1700-present)
- Global English (20th century-present)
- Digital Age Impact (late 20th century-present)
Career in English
English courses enable students to find employment in various sectors including media, journalism, marketing, and advertising.
After earning a UG or PG degree in English, students can find a job in either sector at pay ranging from INR 4 to 8 LPA.
| Departments for English | Number of Jobs (approx.) | Salary Range (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate Sector | 890 | INR 5-7 lakh |
| Foreign MNCs | 230 | INR 15-20 lakh |
| Language Tecaher | 310 | INR 6-7 lakh |
| Startups | 115 | INR 8-10 lakh |
Source: Naukri.com
Online Courses in English
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Name of Course |
Course Provider | Fees (in INR) |
|---|---|---|
| IIT Bombay | ---- | |
| The Open University | 19 lakh | |
| Alison | Free | |
| Udemy | 449 | |
| University of Colorado | 28,500 |
Jobs in English Courses
Candidates can see the table below:
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Job Profile |
Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|
|
Teacher |
INR 4-5 lakh |
|
Content Writer |
INR 3-6 lakh |
|
English Reader |
INR 3-4 lakh |
|
Professor |
INR 5-6 lakh |
|
Editor |
INR 4-6 lakh |
|
English Translator |
INR 3-4 lakh |
|
Journalist |
INR 5-8 lakh |
Major Areas of Recruitment for English Graduates
Candidates can see the table below:
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Areas of Employment for English Graduates |
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|---|---|---|
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Multinational Companies |
BPOs |
Schools/Colleges/Universities |
| Call Centers |
Media Houses |
Educational Trainers |
|
Embassies |
Entertainment Industry |
Hotels |
English Course Syllabus
Candidates can see the table below the main subjects incorporated in different English courses:
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2 Colleges
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1 College
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PG Courses
- M.A.
37 Colleges
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1 College
Popular Exams
Important Exam Dates
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| To Be Notified | URAT PG 2026 Application Process (Phase 1) TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | URAT PG 2026 Course-Wise Answer Keys TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | URAT PG 2026 Exam Dates TENTATIVE |
| 26 Apr ' 26 - 05 Jun ' 26 | JMI Entrance Exam Dates 2026 ONGOING |
| 26 Apr ' 26 - 05 Jun ' 26 | JMI Entrance Exam Dates 2026 ONGOING |
| To Be Notified | CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key TENTATIVE |
| To Be Notified | PUBDET 2026 |
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 20 Feb ' 26 - 10 Apr ' 26 | JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application |
| 20 Feb ' 26 - 10 Apr ' 26 | JMI Entrance Exam 2026 Application |
| 11 May ' 26 - 31 May ' 26 | CUET UG 2026 Exam |
6 Jun ' 26 | SAT India exam (June attempt) |
22 Aug ' 26 | SAT India Exam (August) Attempt |
To Be Notified: | PUBDET 2026 Admit Card |
To Be Notified: | PUBDET 2026 |
To Be Notified: | CUET UG 2026 Provisional Answer Key TENTATIVE |
To Be Notified: | CUET UG 2026 Result TENTATIVE |
15 May ' 26 - 14 Jun ' 26 | CPGET 2026 Registration |
To Be Notified: | CPGET 2026 Admit Card |
News & Updates
Student Forum
Answered a week ago
No, BA in English course has been discontinued by Swami Vivekananda University Barrackpore for academic year 2026. Candidates can now only apply for either BA in Education or BA in Journalism and Mass Communication this year.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
IGNOU BA (Hons) English course fee is INR 15,900. It is the total fees for three-year UG course. The given fee is as per the official website or sanctioning body. It is still subject to revision and hence, is indicative.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 3 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 3 weeks ago
For CMAT English preparation, candidates can refer to High School English Grammar by Wren and Martin and Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis. These two will help in building grammar and vocabulary.
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered a month ago
MIT School of Humanities has not mentioned the requirement of BA in English specifically to be eligible for MA admissions. Generally, MA admissions accept admissions for all candidates who have completed their UG level education. Thus, candidates can assume that they are eligible for MA at MIT Schoo
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
With 59 marks out of 300 in CUET PG 2026 as a General Category student, securing a seat for MA English in top-tier Central Universities like DU, JNU, or BHU is highly unlikely.
For a General category student, 180+ is considered a "Good Score" for MA English, while below 100 typically limits options
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
Yes it is a well-reputable government college. It has experienced faculty members. Total 32 seats are available in this course. Total fee is INR 7,332. It has decent placements given the affordable fee structure.
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered a month ago
For taking admission into BA English at Cheran College for Women, candidates should have passed Class 12 with minimum 50% marks. Candidates should be at least 17 years of age at the time of admission and upper age limit is 25 years.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
After completing the 12th, the students can appear for an online entrance exam which is the CUCET exam. On the basis of the score of the student, scholarships are awarded to students during the course of their education. This can be up to 100% if the student scores 90+ in the exam. The exam is set f
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Beginner-Level 2
Answered 2 months ago
No EUR University doesn't accept DET it only accepts TOEFL iBT, Cambridge CI Advanced, Cambridge C2 or Academic IELTSOpens external Test Score Reports. Students can refer to official university website for course specific English requirements.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, you can take admission in BA English at Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies with 65% marks in Class 12. The college offers merit-based admission in this programme. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks are eligibile to apply for this programme.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Yes, there is a provision of a conditional offer at Trinity College Dublin for Indian students.
These students could be awaiting their final 12th-grade results (CBSE, ICSE or the State Boards) or the English language proficiency tests.
Indian students can easily apply with their predicted scores to
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
Candidates need to appear for an admission test conducted by Faculty of Arts, Jadavpur University for admission to MA. Aspirants can download the previous year question papers from the university's website. Candidates can practice the paper to get an idea of the type of questions asked in the test.
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Guide-Level 15
Answered 2 months ago
No. Not equal at all. The US and Canada rely heavily on TOEFL scores. Australia and New Zealand accept it but often list IELTS first. UK universities take both but some lean toward IELTS for visas. Germany and other European countries accept TOEFL for English-taught courses.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
St. Xavier's College, Ranchi, offers a total of 175 seats for the BA English programme, and the classes are held in two sessions. Because English is a foundational and traditional subject, these seats fill up very quickly during the first round of admission. It is one of the larger departments in th
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Contributor-Level 9
Answered 2 months ago
All the programmes at the Mumbai campus of University of Aberdeen are taught in English. So candidates must have proficiency in the English language. But Indian students who complete their schooling in the English medium are usually able to meet English language requirements. So taking the IELTS or
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 months ago
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Contributor-Level 7
Answered 2 months ago
For the missing documents or the required English test scores, Concordia University notifies the applicants through the application portal and email.
The university advises students to keep checking their Concordia Student Centre account and the registered email address for regular updates. This inc
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Contributor-Level 10
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Is BA in English still available at Swami Vivekananda University Barrackpore?