HUMANITIES
CAREER AFTER XII HUMANITIES
Students who major in humanities (English, history, sociology, foreign languages, etc) are known for their sharp analytical skills. There are career paths available to humanities majors that require right brain thinking and have high earning potential. Creativity and critical thinking skills are valuable assets to many employers, especially when supplemented with additional technical skills or training.
A surprising number of Senior Marketing Directors hold a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. Other popular, high-paying jobs popular with English majors are Executive Editor, Content Strategist, Editorial Director and Senior Technical Writer.
Some popular and profitable positions for humanities majors that benefit from some familiarity with computers include Content Marketing Manager, Web Producer and Content Strategist.
Arts & Humanities Stream
Arts & Humanities Graduates who enjoy both the sciences and the arts (English, history, sociology, foreign languages, etc) will gain complementary skills including analytical reasoning, innovative thinking, exceptional communication skills and sound research and problem solving ability. This versatile set of skills will enable graduates to pursue roles in professional science and other industries.
Arts and humanities degrees cultivate the intellect, broaden perspective and foster deep learning. A highly educated flexible workforce capable of responding to different job market needs and activities is particularly important in the present fluid market. This means that as an arts and humanities graduate you will have an array of job options to choose from.
Students of the humanities are not just well-versed in their subject; they are also great communicators and excellent writers. They often have a love of arts and people as well. These qualities translate to a host of job options.
A surprising number of Senior Marketing Executives hold a bachelor’s degree in English Literature. With a good median mid-career salary, that’s a good argument to use against anybody who says English is a waste of time. Other popular, high-paying jobs popular with English majors are Executive Editor, Content Strategist, Editorial Director and Senior Technical Writer.
Undergraduate (UG) Courses
Bachelor’s in Journalism (Honours) | BA Political Science (Hons) | BA History (Hons) | BA Economics (Hons) | BA English (Hons) | BA Philosophy (Hons) | BA Sanskrit (Hons) | BA Programme | BA Arts (Hons) | BA Social Sciences (Hons) | Bachelor of Music | BPA (Bachelor of Performing Arts) | BA in Advertising | BA in Marketing and Finance | BCom | BA in Journalism & Mass Communication
Postgraduate (PG) Courses – Higher Education Options
MA in Economics | MA in English | MA in History | MA in Philosophy | MA in Psychology | MA in Sanskrit | MA/MSc in Mathematics | MA/MSc in Operations Research | Master in Performing Arts (MPA) | Master in Musicology | Master of Fine Arts | MA in Journalism & Mass Communication | MA in Women’s and Gender Studies | MA in Education | MA in Development Studies | MA in Public Administration
Doctoral and Other Courses
Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) | Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
List of various careers that students can pursue after completing their 10+2 in the Humanities stream:
Economics | Political Science | Sociology | Journalism | Agricultural Journalist | Anthropologist | Archaeologist | Career in NGO | Development Program | Officer Geography | Industrial Relation Officer | Lecturer | Liberal Arts | Librarian | Psephologist | Psychologist | Market Research | Social Worker | Sociologist | Teacher | Advertising Sales Agent | Event Organizer | Travel Agent | Content Marketing Manager/Strategist | Technical/Proposal/Content Writer | Instructional Designer | Copywriter | Interpreter or Translator | Hospitality – Customer Service/People | IT Organisations | Media & Communications Organisation | Higher Education and Language Colleges
Sectors Employing Arts & Humanities Graduates
Advertising
DDB Mudra Communication | Grey India | McCann-Erickson India | Triverse Advertising | Fountainhead Digital | Rediffusion (Y&R) | FCB-Ulka Advertising Ltd | Urja Communications
Media
HT Media | Eros International Media | Dainik Bhaskar Corp Ltd | ABP Ltd | Hindu Group | The Indian Express | MediaGuru | Zee Group
Market Research
IMRB International | RNB Research | Market Xcel Data Matrix Pvt. Ltd | TNS India Private Limited | Hansa Research | IDC India | The Nielsen | IPSOS Indica Research
Civil Services
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | State Public Service Commission (SPSC) | The Service Selection Board (SSB) | Indian Administrative Service (IAS) | Indian Police Service (IPS) | Indian Forest Service (IFoS) | Indian Revenue Service (IRS-IT) | Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS)
Reference/Citation/Source
- Career in Humanities
https://www.indiaeducation.net/careercenter/humanities/
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