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What Is a Bachelor of Arts Degree?

Bachelor of Arts (BA) is a 3-year undergraduate degree offered in India, the minimum eligibility for admission to which is passing in Intermediate or 10+2 level from a recognized board or university. The course is generally offered in Liberal Arts Humanities.

A Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree program offers instruction in the humanities, social sciences or liberal arts. These programs are commonly offered at most colleges or universities. If you are interested in pursuing a broad liberal arts education, read on to find out about B.A. degrees. Schools offering Art degrees can also be found in these popular choices. 

B.A. Eligibility 

Interested aspirants for the undergraduate degree must fulfill the below-mentioned eligibility criteria.
Students passing successfully out of their H.S.C. examinations (10+2) from a recognized Education Board with Science, Arts or Commerce stream can opt for Bachelor of Arts.
Generally, 50% of marks are required but the percentage may vary from state to state and from institute to institute.


 Subjects available in B.A. 

In Bachelor of Arts course, a student has to study a combination of 5 subjects. These subjects are generally related to Humanities and Social Sciences. Out of these 5 subjects 2 are language papers. Students have to select their subjects from a wide array of subjects on offer. In the second year, students are supposed to select the subject of their major. Students have the option to select Bachelor of Arts with a major or Bachelor of Arts 

*Anthropology

*Archaeology
*Education
*Economics
*English 
*French
*Geography
*German
*Hindi
*History
*Library Science
*Literature
*Mathematics
*Philosophy
*Political Science
*Public Administration
*Psychology
*Sanskrit
*Sociology


BACHELOR OF ARTS (BA): Specializations 


*BA Ancient History
* BA English
*BA Fine Arts
*BA Arabic
*BA Computer Science
* BA Economics
*BA Education
*BA French
*BA Geography
*BA Hindi
*BA History
*BA Home Science
*BA Hons Political Science
*BA Hons Philosophy
*BA Hons History
*BA Hons Sociology


B.A. Employment Areas 

*Advertising Agencies

*Broadcasting Centres
*Business Process Outsourcing Units

*UPSC

*Community Service Centres

*Film Editing and Direction Units

*Graphics and Printing Industry

*Journalism and Mass Communication

*Library and Information Science

*Professional Writing

*Religious Studies

*Social Work Departments

*Bachelor of Arts Program Options


Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programs. 

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) programs typically focus on the liberal arts, humanities and social science subjects, as opposed to Bachelor of Science programs, which focus on subjects related to math, science and technology. Bachelor of Arts programs are sometimes confused with Bachelor of Fine Arts programs, which include fine arts majors such as dance, theater, painting, sculpture and acting. 

B.A. programs typically take four years to complete and may be offered in a variety of formats including on-campus, online, hybrid and distance learning. Possible fields of study in Bachelor of Arts programs are numerous and include such diverse areas as:

1.Anthropology

A Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology program helps students understand past and present human societies and cultures through the study of topics such as evolution, archaeology and adaptation. Typical major courses include:
Culture and gender
Religion
Human urges
Health and medicine
Bioarchaeology
Epidemiology
Various societies and cultures.

Career sectors for graduates include:
Medicine
Academia
Education
Nonprofit work
Government service.

2. Creative Writing

Creative writing majors in a Bachelor of Arts program learn how to compose, construct and analyze works of poetry and fiction. Major courses include:
Poetry
Play writing
Memoir and short story writing and workshops.

Career options for creative writing majors include:
Poet
Author
Novelist
Playwright
Screenwriter.


3. English Literature. 

Students enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature program examine the historical context of English and American literature, as well as specific literary periods, authors and genres. Students might take courses in these topics:
English literature
Composition
Short stories
Literary movements
Grammar
Linguistics.

Career options are available in fields such as:
Teaching
Publishing
Journalism
Freelance writing.


4. History. 

A Bachelor of Arts in History program teaches students about the past and how the past can affect the present and the future. Typical courses include:
American history
European history
Western civilization
Ancient Greece
Renaissance
Reconstruction
U.S. economic history.

Possible careers include:
Teacher
Historian
Preservationist
Museum curator
Writer
Archivist.


*Further study After BA



1.Master of Arts / MA 

This is probably the most obvious and preferred option for graduates after completing their Bachelor of Arts programme. Master of Arts is the postgraduate level degree programmes that BA graduate can join in order to pursue higher studies in the domain of their choice. All the major universities across India offer MA programmes in a variety of subjects and, therefore, admission are quite easy. MA programmes are also ideal for students who want to continue their further studies by the means of M.Phil and doctorate programmes. MA degrees are also ideal for students who are planning to take up teaching as a profession in future; MA candidates can appear for respective TET/NET examination to be eligible for teaching positions in schools and colleges for their respective subjects. 

2.B.Ed / Bachelor of Education

This again is an ideal academic programme for candidates interested in pursuing a career in education domain. Bachelor of Education degree trains students into teaching pedagogy to be employed while teaching in schools. Apart from providing a theoretical foundation in teaching, the course also provides practical training and aids in the development of teaching skills of the candidates. Students can opt for this programme after completion of their B.A graduation degree. Although, B.Ed degree aids in being appointed as a school teacher, nowadays, candidates also have to appear and clear for TET (Teachers Eligibility Test) to become a teacher in government schools. 


3.Diploma Courses

Diploma courses have also emerged as an important academic programme for BA graduates who want to develop professional skills to aid their career choices. One of the key advantages of joining a diploma programme is that they offer short-term training to students and prepare them to begin their professional job responsibilities. The second and more crucial advantage of opting for diploma programmes is the vast domains they are offered in; students can opt to join diploma courses in animation, film-making, acting, dance, painting, management, computer technology and a variety of other fields after completing their BA graduation degree.


4.LLB Bachelor of Laws

Another important career option open to BA Graduates is Bachelor of Legislative Law. Fondly called by acronym LLB – this academic programme is for students who want to pursue their career in the legal field. BA graduates can join the LLB course after completing their BA graduation and become practicing lawyers. Apart from this, LLB degree holders can also become legal advisors and attorney in private and governmental agencies. There is also a chance of becoming a judge after clearing the Judicial Services Exam conducted by Public Service Commissions across the country.


5.MBA (Master of Business Administration

One of the most popular and sought after career choices available in India today is MBA. The rising popularity of this academic programme can be owed to the lucrative and rewarding career opportunities it offers to the students. MBA programme aims to prepare students to handle complex business problems and become an able business manager in both public as well as private sector organizations. In addition to this, MBA also serves as a foundation for students who want to become an entrepreneur and setup their own business. Arts Graduates can opt for MBA programme by clearing respective MBA entrance examinations; some institutes are also known to offer direct admissions as well. 


6.MSc IT (Master of Science in Information Technology) 

This is a niche option available to BA students who have completed their graduation with specialization in mathematics or statistics. While some institutes require candidates to have a science background to pursue this programme, there is a small number of institutes which offer MSc IT programmes to BA Math graduates. MSc IT is a professional degree that aims at helping students to develop a deeper understanding of information technology concepts and also enable them to create new environments for in which IT services can be offered. Currently, Information Technology domain one of the most rapidly growing sector of Indian economy, which clearly indicates that there is no dearth of excellent job opportunities for students who complete MSc IT programme.. 





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