What is MA in English?
MA in English extensively covers topics from English Literature which primarily focuses on  Poetry, Prose, Drama and Linguistics. Considering the fact that Literature itself is a vast subject, students are given the opportunity to select electives and opt for a specialization of their choice. After completing an MA in English, one can choose to pursue PhD in English or can start working in various sectors such as Teaching, Journalism, Language Translator etc.

Why MA in English?
One can argue several reasons for choosing an MA in English, such as it gives an immense career boost for people seeking jobs in teaching or journalism fields, it opens a plethora of opportunities for people who are interested in making their careers in Writing or working as a translator at various international agencies.

Below mentioned are some of the reasons why MA in English should be taken up as a career course by students,

• It can take you down a number of career paths: An MA in English degree can open innumerable professional doors. Some of the conventional career options include editing, journalism, teaching and writing. However, of late students pursue MA in English to land a job in content marketing and content writing, or land a position in a community college or university. It is estimated that a professor in a University makes about INR 80,000 - 1,20,000 per month.
• Prepare for International Job Markets: While seeking a job abroad, education qualification matters to a great extent. MA in English will not only help you in landing your dream job but will also help you to grow considering the grasp you have over the subject.
• Improve your own language skills: An MA in English will improve your vocabulary skills to a huge extent. No matter how good you are, you will notice that words come to mind more easily and that you think in English more often than before.
• A highlight in your CV: The fact that you have graduated with your Masters in English, will automatically mean that you have a command over the language. Students with English speaking skills are always preferred in every industry not only in India but globally.

MA in English Eligibility
The Eligibility criteria for MA in English courses are almost the same in all colleges and universities. Below mentioned are few of the major eligibility criteria one should adhere to,

• Students should clear their Bachelor’s degree, i.e. BA in English with 45% - 50% aggregate marks or equal CGPA
• They should have their Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college / university 

What After MA in English?
There are several courses that one can choose to pursue after completing an MA in English. Students can take up PhD in English or can also prepare for various government exams. Also if someone wants to opt for a more specific career choice, they can choose to study Linguistics or Comparative Literature. There are endless possibilities that can be taken up.

Courses After MA in English
After completing an MA in English, the most attempted choice that students opt for is PhD in English. There are several colleges and universities that offer PhD in English across India, such as JNU, Calcutta University, Mumbai University etc. 

The eligibility criteria for pursuing PhD in English are,

• Students should complete their Post Graduation or Masters degree in a relevant subject from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equal CGPA
• Students from SC / ST category will get a relaxation of 5% from the total aggregate marks