BA (Hons.) in English with a specialization in Mass Communication offered by The Neotia University is the only degree offered in Bengal that prepares students who graduate for a job in the industry. The course comes with the option of a concentration in Mass Communication as a Vocational Option, which provides students with exposure to the industry and those looking to pursue higher academics. This course offers added value to similar programs offered by other universities. There are two exit points for students in this program - industry (jobs) and higher Academics and Research.

All faculty in The English department is highly educated with extensive knowledge and expertise in academics and industry. Experts from the academic world and experts in the industry create the curriculum for the courses. Internships and Industrial training is a part of the course. In this program, the University also offers assistance to students who want to pursue their academic career by challenging them to think critically and preparing them for pertinent exams like The National Eligibility Test (NET), which the CBSE administers in conjunction with the University Grants Commission (UGC). The department also offers the PhD program in English with researchers pursuing a PhD.

Duration & Eligibility

Career Prospects

The course provides a wide range of choices when it comes to choosing a profession, with numerous job choices in the media and Communication sector, as well as academics. The University aims to improve the skills needed by students who choose to pursue B.A (Hons.) English by incorporating Mass Communication to provide an added edge to their professional careers. In the private sector, options for graduates are in Media houses (Print and Electronic media), publishing houses, television and Radio channels, Marketing Organizations, Communication Agencies, to mention a few. In the public sector, possibilities could include positions in different Governmental Agencies under the Information and Broadcasting Ministry, Press Council of India, Directorate of Advertising and Visual Publicity, Press Information Bureau, Doordarshan and All India Radio. Students in these fields could be employed as television reporters, Journalists for Newspapers or Television digital copywriters, Public Relations Officers, Relationship Managers, Content Writer, Proofreaders, Editorial Manager, Web Content Manager, Social Media Manager Television Anchor, and some. Professionals in these fields earn high salaries. Graduates can pursue a master's degree in the field. They may also be enrolled in institutions of higher learning to become teachers in secondary schools or English as a teacher of foreign languages.