B.A. in Functional English is the course offered at undergraduate level. It is a course in the arts stream and covers the usage of the English Language that. The duration of the course is three years. Some institutes also provide this course on part time basis.

Advantages or Benefits of Bachelor of Arts in Functional English

This course is apt for those students who are interested in English Language and the associated areas. After completing the course, the candidates can go for teaching at college or university level in both private and public sector. These graduates are also eligible for various jobs related to English Language. They can also pursue higher degree courses in the respective subject. They can work in BPO & KPO firms as well or work as free lancers.

Eligibility required for Bachelor of Arts in Functional English

The candidates are required to pass 12th or equivalent exam in Arts stream from a recognized institute to do B.A. in Functional English.  The percentage criteria are different for different colleges. Certain colleges conduct entrance exams for admitting eligible candidates to the course.

Admission Procedure of Bachelor of Arts in Functional English

Details regarding both the admission and course can be accessed from the official website of the respective college. The students should visit the website to get more details. They can download the application form from the website. The process of filling the application must be done correctly. The applicants have to read the instructions mentioned in the brochure. The completed applications have to reach the address before the last date.

Higher studies after Bachelor of Arts in Functional English

• Master of Arts in English and Communicative Studies
• Master of Arts in Communicative English
• Master of Arts in English Literature
• Master of Arts in English
• Master of Philosophy in English
• Master of Philosophy in English and Communicative Studies
• Master of Philosophy in English Literature
• Doctor of Philosophy in English
• Master of Arts in English Literature and American Studies

Colleges offering Bachelor of Arts in Functional English

• K.T.H.M College
• Jaiprakash University
• Queen Marys College
• Rajendra College
• Karnataka State Open University
• Vimala College
• Government Girls Postgraduate College
• Patna University
• Government College for Girls
• Ashutosh College
• Iqbal College
• Mar Augusthinose College
• St. Gregorious Collge
• Yasin Meo Degree College
• Shri Shikshayatan College
• Natwarlal Maniklal Dalal College of Arts
• Indira Gandhi Women’s College

University of Calicut also offers this specialisation.

Course Curriculum of Bachelor of Arts in Functional English

Semester-I

• Indian Writing in English or Postcolonial Writing
• Communication Skills in Other Languages
• Critical Reasoning, Writing and Presentation
• Communication Skills in English
• Methodology – Humanities

Semester-II

• Reading on Indian Constitution, Secular State, and Sustainable Environment
• Methodology Functional Language
• Translation and Communication in Other Languages
• Landmarks in English Literature
• Reading Literature in English

Semester-III

• Literature in Other Languages
• Literature & Contemporary Issues
• Informatics
• Public Administration or Personality Development
• Communicative Grammar

Semester-IV

• Culture & Civilization
• History & Philosophy Science
• Oral Communication Practice
• Public Relations
• Applied Phonetics

Semester-V

• Media Studies - I
• Introduction to Linguistics
• Creative Writing
• Communicative English (open) & Project
• Business English

Semester- VI

• Media Studies II – Electronic Media
• English Language Teaching
• Translation Studies
• Advertising – Theory and Practice
• Introduction to Theatre Studies
• Project
• Literature in Translation

Text Books on Bachelor of Arts in Functional English

• Language and Linguistics- An Introduction by Lyon, John
• Language Curriculum: Dynamics of Change (Vol. I & II) by Mathew
• The Study of Language by Yule, George
• Key concepts in Communication, Cultural and Media studies by John, Hartley
• Key Concepts in language & Linguistics by Trask R. L
• Translation: An Advanced Resource Book by Hatim, Basil and Jeremy Munday
• Applied Phonetics by Harold T Edwards
• Language the Basics by Trask R. L
• The Study of Language by Yule, George
• Landmarks of English Literature by Henry James Nicoll
• Mass Communication in India: A Sociological Perspective by Villanilam, J V
• An Introduction to the Pronunciation of English by Gimson, A.C, and Edward Arnold
• Key concepts in Television studies by Casey, Bernadette
• Spoken and written Language by Halliday MAK
• Modern Mass Media by Merril, John
• Creative Writing by Julia Casterton
• Linguistics by Crystal, David
• Approaches and methods in language teaching by Richards, Jack C and Theodore S Rodgers
• Television Culture by Fiskc, J
• Teaching and Learning English by Tickoo M. L
• English as a Global Language by Crystal, David
• An Introduction to the Pronunciation of English by Gimson, A.C, and Edward Arnold
• Language the Basics by Trask R. L
• An Introduction to Language and Linguistics by Christopher J

Job or Career after Bachelor of Arts in Functional English

The aspirants can find job openings in the fields of mass communication and journalism after completing B.A. in functional English. They are eligible to apply for the jobs in business administration or management area. Tourism sector also offers jobs for these candidates in the administration section. They can try for jobs in law, visual communication, etc. In addition to these sectors, they can find jobs like linguistics, editing, film direction, etc. They can apply to public sector companies and government departments as well.

Employment areas

• Writing
• Advertising
• Publishing
• KPO Firms
• Research
• Teaching
• Scriptwriter
• Translation

Remuneration after Bachelor of Arts in Functional English

The remuneration offered to these candidates depends on the organisation where they are offered to work and the nature of work. In the field of Journalism and Law, they can get a good salary package. It depends on the responsibility level. As a beginner, they can get a salary ranging from Rs. 5000/- to Rs. 13,000/- per month. After gaining experience, they may get a salary ranging from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 per month.