Hey Anna

There are different types of exams which you will have to give like GRE, TOEFL etc to take admission in US,UK,Canada etc. There are some universities which wont require the marks of these exams for granting you admission but most universities do. In India there is just English Honours (English Literature or literary studies come under English Honours in BA Hons). If you tae english honours your base will become stronger for you to qualify TOEFL and IELTS with a better score.