What are the job opportunities available after BA English Literature?

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    Chetna S | Scholar-Level 17

    8 years ago
    Hi
    While it is recommended to do your master's, you can work in/as Advertising,Author, English teacher,KPOFirms, Publishing, Research, Scriptwriter, TeachingTranslation, Writing , blogging, editing etc.
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    Mukesh Dubey Biology Teacher | Guide-Level 11

    8 years ago
    Mostly jobs are in teaching sector. May be in school or college. If you have good command over your language you can also search jobs in linguistic classes. You can work as translator also. Media industry can also be one good option for you.
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    Saket Raj Sahu BELIEVE IN KARMA. | Guide-Level 15

    5 years ago
    Hi, you can do B.Ed and then go for the teaching profession.
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    Ankit Kumar University of Delhi | Guide-Level 15

    4 years ago
    Mostly jobs are in teaching sector. May be in school or college. If you have good command over your language you can also search jobs in linguistic classes. You can work as translator also. Media industry can also be one good option for you.
  • A B.A. In English Literature can open up a wide range of job opportunities in various fields, including:
    Writing and Publishing: As an English literature graduate, you can pursue a career as a content writer, editor, proofreader, or copywriter in publishing houses, magazines, newspapers, or digital media companies. Education: With a B.A. In English Literature, you can become a teacher or lecturer in schools, colleges, or universities. You can also become a tutor or trainer for competitive exams like the Civil Services Examination, UGC NET or GRE. Journalism and Media: You can explore various job roles in the media and communication indu
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    Vinay kr Pandey Simple but significant | Scholar-Level 16

    2 years ago
    Dear aspirant, Nice to see you. To get a degree in English Literature, you need to do BA English Honors (BA English). This course can be completed in 3 years. If you want to make a career in script writing, teaching, journalism or any other related field then you should do this course. To be successful in this field, the candidate should have patience and dedication. For admission to the course, the candidate must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognised board with minimum 50% marks. Apart from this, it is necessary to have English as a main subject in high school. Generally admission is based on merit and entrance exam. Th
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    Neha Batra | Contributor-Level 8

    5 years ago
    You can go for some research or write some books.
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    Ujjwal Ashutosh | Contributor-Level 9

    7 years ago
    Finish your post graduation and then apply for B.Ed.
    This would help you join the teaching profession.
    With English, you can do the three years LLB and then take a judicial services exam.
    UPSC is always an option.
    Mass communications is also an emerging field.
    You could be a journalist too.
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    Shail Oberoi | Guide-Level 14

    6 years ago
    There are ample opportunities. However, you need to decide what you want to pursue keeping in mind your interest areas and career aspirations
    You can pursue any of the following:
    1. Teaching
    2. Content writing
    3. Training
    4. Transcription
    5. Telecalling
    6. Customer service/phone banking
    7. Sales
    8. Back office operations
    9. Prepare for competitive exams and get into government jobs where graduation is the criteria.
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    Raj shakya #ReadyToHelp | Scholar-Level 16

    6 years ago
    Jobs in English literature:
    1. Teaching
    2. Journalism
    3. Technical writing
    4. Publishing
    5. Copy-writing for ad agencies/PR firms.

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