What one can do after B.A. English hons?

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English is one of the most spoken languages in the world. There is a tremendous career opportunity for English graduates.

1. Professional Writing

Professional writing is a style of written communication used in a workplace environment. Professional writing is the best option for English graduates. You are hired to write contents on websites and blogs. You can create your own blog too.

Most IT companies hire technical writer. It requires mostly writing skills. Since the field of science and technology has grown, so also the demand of these professionals have increased.

A good and experienced freelance writer in India can earn from 20,000 INR to 25000 INR per month. While the beginner can earn from 8000 INR to 10,000 INR per month. But these figures can change according to the writer’s efficiency and skills.

2. MBA

Any graduates can do MBA. The primary requirement of MBA is a bachelor degree. So this is also an option for English graduates. One can do MBA in any specialization and can get the job in the management field.

You can earn 4 to 5 lakhs per year or more than this depending on the standard of your college. 

While the CAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, NMAT, SNAP, etc., are accepted by only the related institution and limited B-schools, GMAT is accepted by a larger range of B-schools across India. By taking the GMAT, a candidate has an advantage of applying to business schools across the globe.

3. Mass Communication

If you want to be a reporter or editor and passion for reporting, writing and editing go for it. You can work in newspaper industries like times of India or The Hindu for content editing and writing.

After graduation, you can either pursue PGD in Mass Communication or Masters in mass communication and Journalism. There is a number of colleges of mass communication in India who offers this course.

Some of the colleges which offer the course in journalism and mass communication are below-

Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi

Asian College of Journalism, Chennai

Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication

Xavier Institute Of Communications

MICA Ahmedabad

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan

FTII Pune

Vivekananda Institute of Professional Studies

Jamia Millia Islamia

Banaras Hindu University

DU (several colleges like IP, DCAC, LSR, Kalindi,etc)

Bangalore University

University of Mumbai

Manipal School of Communication, Manipal University

Jain University

Amity School Of Communication, Amity University

Department of Media Studies, Christ University

Kurukshetra University

Guru Jambeswar University

YMCA

Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication

Savitribai Phule Pune University

Madras Christian College

Manav Rachna International University

Chandigarh University

MIT International School of Broadcasting and Journalism

Time School of Journalism

NDTV Media Institute

Pioneer Media School

Calcutta Media Institute

Manorama School of Communication

Eenadu Journalism School

4.Social Media Marketing

Companies prefer the online platform to advertise their product despite an offline platform. Which saves their money and covers a large number of audience. The growing field demands more professional.so a lot of job opportunity is here. 

5. Civil Services, SSC jobs, Banking etc

Any graduates can do these. The primary requirement is a bachelor degree. These jobs are reputed and decent pay.

6. Public Relations 

such as -

Market Research Analysts

Multimedia, Artists and Animators

Wholesale and Manufacturing Sales Representatives

7. Law

You can pursue various Law degrees such as BGL or Diploma in Cyber Crime, IPR. But if you want to be an Advocate, i.e. if you want to practice law, i.e. if you want you to appear in Courts as an Advocate, you need an LLB degree. You can enrol yourself for 3 years LLB courses.

8. Event management

9. Translators

10. Teacher and professor(Lecturer)

To become a teacher you need to get a B.ed degree.
But for the lecturer, you have to complete Ph.D.

11.indian armed forces

Graduates can join Indian armed forces through Combined Defense Service Examination, AFCAT entry can become an officer in armed forces.

12. Lexicographer

Lexicography is the art of writing 'words' in dictionary format. These professional are those who can write, compile and research the words in a dictionary or encyclopedia. 

13. Advertising copywriter

You need to have a good command of the language. Apart from this, you should have a creative and wide imagination. Since language is the primary requirement for this job. The demand for this job is high now a day.

14. BPO Units

BPO jobs required speaking proficiency. BPO sectors are recruiting a large number of professional. If you are fluent in speaking you can get this job easily.

Hope this will help!