B.A. in Literature is one of the popular courses available. The popularity of the course is mainly due to its scope and the growing interest among students. There exist various higher study options for candidates who have completed their B.A. course in Literature. The higher education courses are offered at master’s level and at doctorate levels. The details regarding such courses and career prospects are mentioned below.

Qualification Criteria for Higher Studies after B.A. in Literature

The candidate should possess minimum 50% marks in B.A Literature to get admission in to higher education courses. Certain colleges/Universities offer admission to MA courses on the basis of the marks of BA course where as some others offer admission through entrance test. Professional courses like MBA, MFC, etc offer require pass in certain competition test (carried out nationally or by specific University) to get admitted in to the course.

Higher studies options after B.A. in Literature

The candidate can opt with various higher education courses after B.A. in Literature. The list of such courses is given below.

• Master of Arts in English
• Master of Arts in English and Communication Studies
• Master of Arts in English Literature
• Master of Arts in English Literature and American Studies
• Master of Arts in Human Resource Management
• Master of Arts in Journalism
• Master of Arts in (English) + Certificate Program in Foreign Language (CPFL)
• Master of Arts in Communicative English
• Master of Arts in Mass Communication
• Master of Arts in Personnel Management
• Master of Arts in Psychology
• Master of Arts in Public Administration
• Master of Arts in Sociology
• Master of Arts in Travel and Tourism Management
• Master of Business Application (MBA)
• Master of Finance and Control
• Master of Philosophy in English
• Master of Philosophy in English and Communicative Studies
• Master of Philosophy in English Literature
• Master of Social Work (M.S.W)
• Master of Women’s Studies
• Doctor of Philosophy in English
• Doctor of Philosophy in English Literature
• Advanced Diploma in Functional English
• Advanced Diploma in Modern Indian Language
• Post Graduate Diploma in Creative Writing in English
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business English
• Post Graduate Diploma in Language Teaching
• Post Graduate Diploma in the Teaching of English
• Post Graduate Diploma in Spoken English

Career Opportunities after Higher studies in B.A. in Literature

Various career opportunities exist for candidates who have completed their master level as well as doctoral level courses in literature. Those with M.A qualification can apply for teaching jobs in academic sector. Those with NET qualification can seek employment in government colleges with attractive salary packages. The candidate can do well in journalism, writing jobs, and in administrative job profiles.

Employment areas

• Advertising
• Education Sector
• KPO Firms
• Publishing
• Research
• Scriptwriting
• Translation

The candidate can expect good salary packages after completing higher education courses in literature. Those who perform well in their selected area can expect a good career ahead.