Program Overview

A Bachelor of Arts in English is a three years undergraduate degree program from Bharathidasan University, that focuses on the study of the English language, literature, writing, English for competitive examinations, Social History of England, English Language Teaching and Grammar with details of its usages & writing skills. Students pursuing a BA in English will typically take courses in areas such as composition, literature, literary theory, creative writing, poetry, drama, prose, fiction, linguistics and communication. They may also have the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of English studies, such as the History of English Literature, Commonwealth Literature, American Literature or world literature. Graduates of a Bachelor of Arts in English program can pursue a variety of career paths, including writing and editing, journalism, education, advertising, public relations, and law. Learners may also choose to pursue postgraduate studies in English or a related field, such as creative writing or communications. And there are various job opportunities available in India for graduates with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree. Some of the best career options for BA in English graduates are Content Writer, Editor, Journalist, Teacher, Public Relations Officer, and Copywriter including various available Government sector jobs.

Awarded with NAAC A+ Grade

Rank 41st among Indian Universities 2022

Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Entitled

Approved by the All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)

Awarded with NAAC A+ Grade

Rank 41st among Indian Universities 2022

Approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) Entitled

Approved by the All-India Council of Technical Education (AICTE)

A pass in Higher Secondary Examination (10+2).

3 Years

E-book

E-book features, Self Learning Material, PDF Content, Responsive as one Device & Many Books, Accessible Everywhere, Shareable Content, and Augmented Reality Experience.


Practice Test

A quick way to gauge the learning. This helps you to assess your knowledge and test your readiness for your exam. This Evaluation feature allows you to answer Chapter wise MCQ-based Questions. And after completion of the Test, it displays correct and incorrect selections in the Review option. So it gives you answers too.


Study Guide

A Smarter and Simpler Way to Study. Explained Bullet Notes Of Every Chapter. This helps the student to understand the key knowledge areas of the topic.


Lab environment

This is a coding ground for programming learners. Students can write programming code here and test the programming skills which they have acquired.


Discussion Forum

Discussion Forum is a means to allow students to learn through collaborative efforts. Every subject would have 12 Open and 1 Graded discussion forum which would be part of the continuous evaluation process. Subject-wise threaded discussions and helping enrolled students to review course material prior to an assignment or exam, engaging students in discussion.


Interactive Videos

Interactive Videos that allows students to actively engage with the content they see within the video itself with online courses. In-built quiz helps the students to test their understanding about the topic.


Web Resources

Links from Open Source articles are videos are provides to the students. This enhances the horizon of the students. Here they can watch videos from various resources. These resources include case studies, articles, reference videos, fact sheets, etc.


Live Interactive Sessions

Well-experienced trainers can take their live interactive online sessions through Learning Management System. For every subject based on the course outcome, there would be one live interactive online session per chapter conducted through the learning management system. The faculty from the university would conduct the said live session and the students would join through the LMS. The students should refer to the calendar for a scheduled live session in their respective LMS. Every Live Session per chapter would be of 1 hour.


Animated / Gamified Module

As part of simulations, animated case studies at the subject level are available for students to learn in a given situation. After understanding the case the students would be able to give a solution which is through a set of questions during the case study module. This helps the learners to perform in a dynamic business environment.


E-book

E-book features, Self Learning Material, PDF Content, Responsive as one Device & Many Books, Accessible Everywhere, Shareable Content, and Augmented Reality Experience.


Practice Test

A quick way to gauge the learning. This helps you to assess your knowledge and test your readiness for your exam. This Evaluation feature allows you to answer Chapter wise MCQ-based Questions. And after completion of the Test, it displays correct and incorrect selections in the Review option. So it gives you answers too.


Study Guide

A Smarter and Simpler Way to Study. Explained Bullet Notes Of Every Chapter. This helps the student to understand the key knowledge areas of the topic.


Lab environment

This is a coding ground for programming learners. Students can write programming code here and test the programming skills which they have acquired.


Discussion Forum

Discussion Forum is a means to allow students to learn through collaborative efforts. Every subject would have 12 Open and 1 Graded discussion forum which would be part of the continuous evaluation process. Subject-wise threaded discussions and helping enrolled students to review course material prior to an assignment or exam, engaging students in discussion.


Interactive Videos

Interactive Videos that allows students to actively engage with the content they see within the video itself with online courses. In-built quiz helps the students to test their understanding about the topic.


Web Resources

Links from Open Source articles are videos are provides to the students. This enhances the horizon of the students. Here they can watch videos from various resources. These resources include case studies, articles, reference videos, fact sheets, etc.


Live Interactive Sessions

Well-experienced trainers can take their live interactive online sessions through Learning Management System. For every subject based on the course outcome, there would be one live interactive online session per chapter conducted through the learning management system. The faculty from the university would conduct the said live session and the students would join through the LMS. The students should refer to the calendar for a scheduled live session in their respective LMS. Every Live Session per chapter would be of 1 hour.


Animated / Gamified Module

As part of simulations, animated case studies at the subject level are available for students to learn in a given situation. After understanding the case the students would be able to give a solution which is through a set of questions during the case study module. This helps the learners to perform in a dynamic business environment.


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Year 1

Tamil 1 / Hindi 1

Prose Extensive

Reading & English for Competitive Examinations

Major Paper - I-Prose

Major Paper – II – Fiction

Social History of England & History of English Literature

Environmental Studies

Year 2

Tamil 2 / Hindi 2

Poetry

Drama & English for Competitive Examinations

Major Paper - III – Poetry

Major Paper - IV – Drama

Allied Paper - II - Language & Linguistics & Literary Forms

Year 3

Tamil 2 / Hindi 2

Poetry. Drama & English for Competitive Examinations

Major Paper - III – Poetry

Major Paper - IV – Drama

Allied Paper - II - Language & Linguistics & Literary Forms

Major Paper - V : Grammar & Usage & Writing Skills

Major Paper - VI : Commonwealth Literature

Major Paper - VII - American Literature

Applied Paper - I – Journalism

Applied Paper - II : English Language Teaching

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Plan 1 - Full Fee Payment
Particulars Indian Student International Student
Full Fee to be paid 45,800/- 75,800/-

Plan 2 - Payment on a Yearly
Student Down Payment 15800/- 25800/-
Program Yearly 3 3
Program fee per Yearly 15000/- 25000/-

* Exam Fees Extra to be Paid at the Time of Exams

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, you can pursue a Bachelor of Arts in English degree or BA in English if you meet the BDU admission requirements as a 12th Std Pass from Recognized Board.

Bachelor of Arts in English is a 3 Years Online program where students can learn English language, literature, writing, Prose, Extensive, Reading & English for Competitive Examinations, Grammar & Usage & Writing Skills, and Commonwealth Literature.

Students can get employed in the Government sector like Civil services (UPSC), State Public Service Commission and more with equal opportunity in private and in corporate sector or private sector jobs like Content Writer, Editor, Journalist, Teacher, Public Relations Officer, and more.

A Bachelor's degree in Arts or BA in English has become a minimum education requirement for many senior-level jobs, equally beneficial for Public sector jobs and Private sector jobs. An online Bachelor of Arts in English degree is worth it depending on your personal and career goals, learning style, and other individual factors. However, online BA in English programs offers several advantages over traditional on-campus programs.

No, the level of difficulty in studying for a Bachelor of Arts in English degree can vary depending on various factors such as the individual's interest in the subject, academic ability, workload, and time management skills. Where English courses typically involve a significant amount of reading, writing, and critical thinking, which can be challenging for some students but with proper planning, and dedication, studying a BA in English can be an enriching and rewarding experience, it is literature and is not at all difficult.

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