Career opportunities are abundant with a degree in English because skills gained from this area of study can be easily applied to many career areas. Individuals possessing the ability to think clearly and critically, to analyze and interpret data, and communicate results are in great demand by employers. However, you need to keep in mind that for an MA in English you must not only be very fluent in English, but also have a love for English literature, enjoy reading books – all kinds of books, poetry, drama, classics, not just popular novels – and be prepared to study literary analysis and theory, development of Indian writing, or European drama and so on. After pursuing your masters in English you can choose from a variety of fields depending upon your interest, ability and personality. These include fields like Mass communication (advertising, PR, journalism, editing, film making and production), web design, animation, creative writing, teaching, law, administration, sales and marketing, human resource management and others. Once you decide what options suitable to you, pursue a post graduate diploma or degree to specialize in your area of interest. Interning and gaining some experience in areas which seem interesting might help you make an informed decision.
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