LEC052031Mousumi-After M.A English job opportunity

 Studying English literature opens up a world of inspiration and creativity, while also developing skills that are essential for today's global environment. It is a chance to discover how literature makes sense of the world through stories, poems, novels and plays.

After M.A English Literature, a student desirous of pursuing further studies has many options to choose from. After an MA in English Literature, a student can opt for an M.Phil. course in any of the branches of literary studies. M.Phil. is a Master of Philosophy Program and is partly theoretical and partly research based. It is the perfect option for students who wish to pursue a career in academics and go for research in Literature. Alternatively, students can also appear for UGC-NET exam in English Literature and directly get admission in Ph.D. programs across the country upon qualification. Some of the courses which can be done after an MA in English Literature are:

• M.Phil. in English Literature

• M.Phil. in Creative Writing

• M.Phil. in Language and Literature

• M.Phil. in Linguistics

• M.Phil. in Comparative Literature

• M.Phil. in Translation Literature

There is a popular opinion that a degree in English Literature is of no use when it comes to job prospects and is viewed skeptically by one and all. However, this perception is wrong as can be seen by the many career options available for MA English students. There are many sectors which are open for MA English Literature graduates. Some of these sectors are:

• Education

• BPOs and KPOs

• Publishing

• Theatre, Media and Entertainment

• Corporate

• Writing

• Advertising and Public Relations

Some of the popular professions available for Post Graduates in English Literature are:

1.Editor or Assistant Editor: A Popular choice among English Literature post Graduates .A diploma degree in book publishing can be helpful.

2.web content writer: A fast – growing career option for English for English Graduates. Web content writer’s job is to writer catchy and informative articles for web pages and blogs.

3.Academic writer: Academic writing is also a popular choice among English Graduates .An academic writer basically has to write research papers ,journal writings ,statement of purposes etc.

 

4.Teacher:Post Graduates in English Literature can be hired as PGT. An additional degree in B.Ed helps secure a good position

5.Translator: A Translator’s job is to translate a given document in English .A diploma degree in translation is advised.

6.Public servant: After post graduate degree ,a candidate can appear in competitive examination for jobs in various government departments.

 

7.Theatre actor: Though not a high paying option, a lot of English Graduates choose to turn towards theatre to channel their creative side .Studying plays and how theatre works given an edge to MA English Graduates.