B.A.| English, Journalism with Psychology

Programme Overview

• The Bachelor of Arts (BA) programme at CMR University is a three-year undergraduate programme designed for students who want to pursue a career in the liberal arts and humanities.
• The course provides a comprehensive education in various disciplines including literature, history, sociology, psychology, and economics, among others.
• The programme is aimed at providing students with a well-rounded education, as well as the necessary critical thinking and problem-solving skills to succeed in a variety of fields.

Career Opportunities

• Teaching and Education
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing and Sales
• Advertising
• Public Relations
• Journalism
• Media and Entertainment
• Writing and Publishing
• Law and Legal Services
• Art and Design
• Social Work
• Non-Profit Management
• Public Administration
• Humanities Research
• Translation and Interpretation Services

Programme USPs

• Flip Class technique as part of the teaching pedagogy. This brings about confidence in students to pick up newer skills.
• Emphasis on Community activities.
• Academic Curriculum aligned with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020).
• Skills development integrated within the curriculum.
• Continuous assessment of students.
• Capstone projects in the sixth semester that students can choose. This includes documentary movie making, working with BPL families/rehabilitation centres, case history taking & diagnosis respectively.
• Multiple internship programmes/modules for students.

Program Duration

3 Years (6 Semesters)

Program Type

Full-time

Eligibility Criteria

Basic eligibility for the programme is a pass with minimum 50% at the +2 level in any stream (Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Sciences) from any recognised Board in India.

Expertise You Gain

• Communication Skills: BA programs emphasize the importance of effective written and verbal communication skills, which are essential in many professional settings.
• Analytical and Critical Thinking: A BA program helps students develop the ability to analyze and interpret complex information, as well as to form and express well-supported opinions.
• Cultural Awareness: BA programs often cover a wide range of subjects, including literature, history, and social sciences, which helps students understand and appreciate different cultures and perspectives.
• Creative Problem-Solving: BA programs encourage students to think creatively and to approach problems and challenges in unique and innovative ways.
• Interpersonal Skills: BA programs help students develop strong interpersonal skills, such as teamwork, conflict resolution, and leadership.
• Research Skills: BA programs often require students to conduct independent research, which helps them develop important skills in data collection, analysis, and presentation.
• Time Management and Organization: BA programs typically involve a heavy workload, which helps students develop good time management and organizational skills that can be applied in many professional settings.

Programme Outcomes

• Communication: Communicate effectively with the society at large, comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• Project management: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of academic principles and apply these to one’s own work as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• Life–long learning: Recognize the need for, and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life–long learning in the broadest context of technological change.