What is English

English, once the vernacular of England's denizens, now functions as the predominant linguistic medium in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and an excess of fifty other countries dispersed across the globe. Internationally, a staggering cohort exceeding 400 million individuals lays claim to English as their primary linguistic conduit, while a supplementary billion souls employ it as a secondary linguistic channel. When both the native and non-native cadres are amalgamated, English clinches the distinction of occupying the third rung of the linguistic hierarchy concerning native speakers, trailing in the wake of Mandarin and Spanish.

This widespread usage has earned English the moniker of a "world language." It stands as the most prevalent language for diplomacy, popular culture, scientific publication, international trade, and networking on a global scale.

Popular English Courses

Top Bachelor Courses in English  

Here are some common courses you can expect to encounter at the bachelor's level-

• BA (Hons) English: Covers various aspects of the English language, including literature, linguistics, and language structure. 
• BA (Hons) English Literature
• BA (Hons) Functional English: Designed to enhance practical language skills, including communication, writing, and professional correspondence 
• BA MA English: A combined curriculum from several universities enables students to get both a bachelor's and a master's degree in English. 
• BA MA English Language
• BA Communicative English: Emphasizes effective communication in English, with a focus on spoken and written language 
• BA English with Journalism: Develop strong writing skills and gain knowledge in journalism and media 
• BA English (Integrated): Offers a mix of subjects, allowing students to explore English in conjunction with other disciplines like history, sociology, or psychology 

Top Masters Courses of English

Here are some courses you can expect to encounter at the master level-

•  MA (English) is a comprehensive program that covers a wide range of topics in English language and literature. 
• MA (English Language and Literature): Combines the study of English language and literature. It explores the evolution of the English language, linguistic theories, and the analysis of literary works.  
• MA (English and Communicative Studies): Students learn effective writing, speaking, and communication skills.  
• MA (Hons) English: It is typically an advanced version of the regular MA program, focusing on in-depth research, critical analysis, etc.
• MA English (Integrated)
• M.Phil (English Literature)

 

Best Universities for English 

University	rank	popular courses
University of Oxford	1	English Language and Literature, English Language and Literature: Modern and Medieval Studies
University of Cambridge	2	English Language and Literature
Harvard University	3	English Language and Literature
University of California, Berkeley (UCB)	4	English Language and Literature
Yale University New Haven, United States	5	English Language and Literature
Columbia University New York City, United States	6	English Language and Literature
Stanford University Stanford, United States	7	English Language and Literature
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)	8	English Language and Literature
The University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom	9	English Language and Literature
Princeton University	10	English Language and Literature