If you have recently completed your BA English degree and are now wondering what to do next, then there is absolutely no need to panic. In a state like Tamil Nadu where there is no dearth of education and career options, many golden opportunities are waiting for you even after doing BA English.
In this article, we will understand in detail what career options are available after doing BA English, how much salary can be obtained in which field, and what skills you will need to move forward.
1. Career in Education
(Who doesn’t like teaching and learning?)
If you like teaching and are interested in communicating with children or students, then the field of education can be a great option for you.
School Teacher (English Teacher)
English teachers are always in demand in both government and private schools in Tamil Nadu. You can teach English from primary to high school.
Qualification: B.Ed. BA English with
Estimated Salary: ₹2.5 lakh – ₹4 lakh per annum
College Lecturer
If you want to teach in a college or university, then you will have to qualify NET or SET along with MA English.
Estimated Salary: ₹4 lakh – ₹7 lakh per annum (depending on experience)
Tutor or Coaching Instructor
You can also start your own tuition class or teach on online tutoring platforms like Vedantu, Byju’s etc.
This is a good option of freelancing, where the salary will depend on your hard work and the number of students.
2. Writing and Content Creation
(If you know how to play with words then this sector is for you)
Students with BA English degree have strong writing skills, which are beneficial in many professional fields.
- Content Writer
You can write content for websites, blogs, news portals or companies.
Salary: ₹2 lakh – ₹5 lakh per year - Copywriter
The job of copywriting is to create attractive slogans and messages for ad agencies or brands.
Salary: ₹3 lakh – ₹6 lakh per year - Journalist/Reporter
If you are interested in news, then you can become a reporter in news channels or newspapers.
Salary: ₹2.5 lakh – ₹5 lakh per year - Technical Writer
Work of preparing documentation and user manuals in IT or technical companies.
Salary: ₹4 lakh – ₹8 lakh per year
3. Marketing and Public Relations
(If you are interested in communication and strategy, choose this field)
- Social Media Manager
Nowadays every company needs to be active on digital media. Social Media Manager plays the same role.
Salary: ₹3 lakh – ₹6 lakh per year - Public Relations Expert
This job is to maintain the relationship between companies and their customers or media.
Salary: ₹4 lakh – ₹7 lakh per year - Brand Strategist
You can work on creating a brand’s identity, messaging and promotional strategy.
Salary: ₹5 lakh – ₹10 lakh per year
4. Other Career Options
- Translator or Interpreter
If you are proficient in any other language along with English, then translation can be a great career for you. - Librarian
By doing a diploma or masters in Library and Information Science, you can work in a college or public library. - Human Resource (HR) Executive
In companies, HR is responsible for employee-related work such as interviewing, training and making policies. - Business Analyst
If you are interested in understanding and analyzing data, then you can become a business analyst. For this, you may have to learn some extra skills, like Excel, Tableau or Power BI.
Salary information – how much to expect?
| Level | Estimated annual salary |
|---|---|
| Fresher | ₹1.8 lakh – ₹3 lakh |
| With experience | ₹4 lakh – ₹8 lakh |
| With specialized skills or degree | ₹8 lakh+ |
How to increase your Employability?
(i.e. how to make yourself stronger in the eyes of companies?)
- Do an internship – even if it is for a month, it will give you experience.
- Learn practical skills – like MS Office, content management system, Canva etc.
- Create a LinkedIn profile – it is your identity in the digital world.
- Improve your communication and English skills – it is useful in every sector.
- Start with freelancing – if you are not getting a job, then work on sites like Upwork or Fiverr.
Conclusion
There is often a misconception that BA English degree limits career horizons. But the truth is that with the right skills and interest, this degree gives you a variety of career options. In a state like Tamil Nadu, there is a huge potential especially in content, education, media and digital marketing.
All you need is confidence, hard work and moving in the right direction.
Bryan is a thoughtful writer who enjoys creating simple and useful content to help readers make informed decisions. His writing is focused on clarity, support, and real-life guidance.
