M.A in English 

at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Ernakulum

The median salary trends witnessed during Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit PG 2-year placements over the past three years are presented below:

Course	Median Package (2020)	Median Package (2021)	Median Package (2022)
PG 2-year	INR 4.70 LPA	INR 2.04 LPA	INR 2.50 LPA

Cutoff scores for MA programs at SSUS can vary year-to-year. At Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, a minimum of 55% in aggregate or equivalent grades in aggregate is required for an MA. Increased cutoffs may result from excessive demand for particular MA programmes. A higher cutoff may be the outcome of a programme with fewer seats. A more difficult exam could result in a smaller spread of scores overall and, as a result, a smaller cutoff.

SSUS administers entrance tests specifically for certain programmes. There could be a minimum qualifying score for each exam. When making their final decision, some programmes take into account both your undergraduate grades and your results on the entrance exam.Check the entrance requirements and any accessible data regarding previous cutoffs by visiting the official SSUS website and visiting the programme page (usually located under the "Post Graduate" section).

First of all St Teresa's College which is autonomous institute present in Ernakulum, Kerala offers 23 UG and 11 PG programs and provides admission to girls students only. On the other hand, Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit which is a public institute located in Kerala itself aims at providing Sanskrit and Indology studies.

According to NIRF report of 2022 the median packages of both the universities are as follows:- 

1. The median package for UG 3-year course in SSUK was INR 1.80 LPA whereas it was INR 2.04 LPA in STC.
2. The median package for UG 4-year for SSUK was INR 3.00 LPA whereas in STC it was around INR 2.10 lpa.

The median package for PG 1-year in SSUK was INR 3.50 LPA whereas it was INR 2.16 lpa.

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit which is present in Kalady, Kerala is one of the pioneering sanskrit universities in teaching, research and innovations.

According to NIRF report, the median package offered in the year 2032 are :-

1. Ug 3-year (B.A.)- INR 1.80 lpa
2. Ug 4-year (BFA)-INR 2.00 lpa
3. Pg 1-year - INR 3.50 lpa
4. Pg 2-year -INR 2.50 lpa

The placement percentage is very good it varies between 65-70 percent. Some, companies that come here for placements includes NGO's, social welfare organisations and private hospitals like Save the childern, Kerala Social Security mission, etc.

 

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.