LEC052010. ANNIE V.VERGHESE. Job Prospects of an MA English graduate

 

The job prospects after a Master of Arts degree in English has risen drastically over the years. The main surge has been in jobs related to media because of the development of technology. Initially, opportunities were plenty for those who did professional courses like medicine, engineering, law, etc. But now many options have opened up for non-professional courses as well. An MA in English enhances the aptitude for a lot of new-age jobs like being a YouTube content creator or a social media influencer or a brand promoter or a blogger as all these kinds of jobs require proficiency in English to take it to a global level.

Students who graduate after an MA English programme will be well versed in writing and speaking in English. This communicative skill in English would come to aid for jobs related to media. Having studied literature, they would also have a creative instinct. It is not just the professions in the field of media that has increased but also the awareness regarding these availabilities have spread with the boom in technology. Every other person has a smart device that connects him/her instantly to the whole world, opening before them umpteen number of doors.

The skills gained through studying English is marketable in almost all sectors. Specifically, under the writing category, there are options like copywriting, content writing and these opportunities are growing with the advent of digital platforms as most organisations insist on maintaining a website. Magazine or newspaper journalism is also an option where both print and digital work might be possible. Editing and proof-reading is another option with the publishing agencies. Advertising department also requires people with creative and effective communication skills. Administration and event management are also arenas where English graduates can excel.

After a master’s degree one of the most prominent options for employment has been in the field of academics. The opportunities in this field has only expanded with the progress of technology as academicians and researchers from around the globe can connect and advance. The virtual mode of education that has been adopted due to the COVID-19 pandemic, to ensure that the learning process continues, has paved the way for more opportunities in this teaching sector. Proficiency in a global language like English is now a gateway for promising opportunities. In this era of digital consumption, technology has been fundamental in enhancing the job prospects for an MA graduate in English.