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Bachelor of Arts (Honours / Honours with Research)

English Literature, Psychology, and Journalism

Eligibility

The minimum qualification required to apply is a pass in the 10+2 examination from any stream (Science / Commerce / Arts) of study recognised by the state/ central Government. 

Overview

The Bachelor of Arts programme in English Literature, Psychology, and Journalism is not just an academic pursuit but a gateway to many career options. Graduates can explore careers as Freelance Content Writers, Psychologists in specialised fields, Digital Marketers, and Media Reporters, among others. 

A total of 168 credits, divided into eight semesters and consisting of three main subjects each semester, are offered under this programme. Pursuing the programme from the best BA English Literature and Journalism colleges in Bangalore will provide students with skills certification in the field of employability through the learning of LinkedIn and the Springboard. It also encourages students to further their studies and research in various fields, e.g. English, Psychology or the Press.

Description

3 years Degree programme

4 years Honours / Honours with Research programme

Award

Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, Psychology and  Journalism

Bachelor’s Degree i.e., B. A. English Literature, Psychology and Journalism (Honours / Honours with Research)

No. of Credits

128 minimum and as specified

168 minimum and as specified

Eligibility

As per University norms

For Honours with Research, minimum GPA eligibility will apply

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Program code: 001A
Course code : 1A03
Course Commencement : Aug 2026
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Study Campus

School of Humanities & Social Sciences
#44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bengaluru - 560069
P+ 080-46501738

Admissions Office

JAIN Knowledge Campus
#44/4, District Fund Road
Jayanagar 9th Block Campus
Bengaluru - 560069
P : +91 9606045275
P : +91 9148592842

Curriculum Structure

  • Classical Literature.
  • Introduction to Psychology.
  • Introduction to Mass Communication and Journalism
  • English-I
  • Languages- Kannada/ Hindi/ Sanskrit/ Additional English
  • Mind Management & Human Values- I
  • Computer Applications
  • Psychology Lab-I
  • PCL-I

  • Medieval and Renaissance Literature
  • Cognitive Psychology
  • Reporting & Editing I- Print Media.
  • English-II
  • Languages- Kannada/ Hindi/ Sanskrit/ Additional English
  • Mind Management & Human Values- II
  • Psychology Lab-II
  • PCL-II

  • Pre-Victorian to Pre-Modern Literature (Major)
  • Biological Processes & Behaviour (Major)
  • Reporting and Editing II: Electronic Media (Major)
  • Economics-I (Minor)
  • Constitutional Values
  • Psychology Lab – III
  • PCL-III

  • Literature Representing Post- Modern Period (Major)
  • Lifespan Development (Major)
  • Introduction to Audio-Visual Media (Major)
  • Economics-II (Minor)
  • Psychology Lab – IV
  • Environmental Studies
  • Research Methodology in Humanities & Social Sciences
  • PCL-IV

  • Gender and Literature (Major)
  • Social Psychology (Major)
  • Advertising and Public Relations (Major)
  • Economics-III (Minor)
  • Entrepreneurship Skills
  • Internship
  • PCL-V

  • Native Narratives (Major)
  • Clinical Psychology (Major)
  • Media, Law, and Ethics (Major)
  • Economics-IV (Minor)
  • Project/In-house Internship
  • PCL-VI

  • Communicative English/ Technical Writing
  • Counselling Psychology.
  • Development Communication/ Communication Research.
  • Research Project
  • Research Paper Publication
  • BA HONS. Research Oriented
  • Major (any 1) – English Literature, Psychology and Journalism.
  • Dissertation-I.
  • Research
  • Research Project

  • Post- Colonial Literature/ Subaltern Studies
  • Industrial/Organizational Psychology
  • Film Studies/ International Communications
  • Research Project
  • BA HONS. Research Oriented
  • Major (any 1) – English Literature, Psychology and Journalism.
  • Dissertation-II
  • Research
  • Research Project

Course Highlights

  • Emphasis on practice and employability skills.   
  • Provides a wide range of career options with respect to three discipline areas including English Literature, Psychology, and Journalism. 
  • Collect and integrate information from a variety of sources and assess its meaning, accuracy, and timeliness. 
  • Building up solid communication skills and in-depth analysis and understanding of each specialisation in detail.

Career Enhancement Programs

The programme offers students ample opportunity to undertake value-added courses and interdisciplinary courses. The career enhancement programmes under the Bachelor of Arts course include:

  • Integrated Civil Services
  • Certified Courses
  • Adobe in Design
  • Premier Pro

 

Career Outcomes

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature, Psychology, and Journalism is an excellent foundation for numerous careers. Some of the job opportunities for graduates are mentioned below:

English Literature: 

  • Blogger
  • Content Writer
  • Technical Writer
  • Teaching Professionals

Psychology:

  • Counselling Psychologist
  • Clinical Psychologist
  • Industrial Psychologist
  • Teaching Professionals
  • Therapist

Journalism:

  • Print Media Reporter
  • Television Reporter
  • Blogger 
  • Freelancers in the Media Industry
  • Teaching Professionals