SCOPE OF HUMANITIES AFTER CLASS 12
The Humanities stream is fast becoming a very lucrative option for those students who are not interested in technical studies like engineering or in science or the medical field. There are a lot of career options in the humanities stream and it is therefore the first choice of an increasing number of students. Studying humanities has its own set of benefits and its own importance. It has many practical advantages and leads to various challenging professions and satisfying employment options. Students who have a wide range of education, can speak and write efficiently, and are capable of tackling complex problems are highly valued by employers.
Majoring in a subject of humanities
There are some very popular courses under humanities in which one can major after completing their schooling. These courses are varied and they each open up several lucrative career options to the student pursuing them. Here we will discuss some of the most popular courses that students choose to major in which fall under the banner of humanities, the places to study these courses and the career options that these courses offer after graduation.
ENGLISH HONORS
English honors are one of the most popular courses pursed by thousands of students each year. After successfully completing this three year course, students can take up higher studies in many different fields like mass communication, journalism, masters of business administration (MBA), law, film studies, and even continue with English by doing Masters and PhD in it. Students can go on to pursue different careers after completing honors in English. These include becoming a teacher, a professor, taking the Civil Services exam of the country or their state, becoming a social media marketing manager, dabbling in event management, becoming a professional writer or getting into the publishing industry, and even becoming a public relations manager. All of these professions are well paid, require a good grasp of the English language and provide candidates with the scope of pushing their career upwards.
Honors in English are such a course that is offered by almost every college and university in India. Some of the best places to do an English honor from are:
- Delhi University, New Delhi
- Miranda House, New Delhi
- St. Stephens College, New Delhi
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata
- St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
- Christ University, Bangalore
PSYCHOLOGY HONORS
Another very popular course, honors in Psychology is pursued by thousands of students in India every year. A very lucrative course, a degree in Psychology opens up many different career avenues for the students. The student can go on to complete their PhD in Psychology and find work in many streams directly related to his degree. These streams include being a clinical psychologist, a counseling psychologist, a educational psychologist, a forensic psychologist, a health psychologist, a further education teacher, a high intensity therapist, a occupational psychologist, a primary care graduate mental health worker, a psychological wellbeing practitioner and a sport and exercise psychologist among many other things. A student with a psychology degree can also dabble in other related careers which include being an advice worker, a career adviser, a counselor, a detective, a officer in Human resources, a life coach, a market researcher, a play therapist and, a psychotherapist.
Some of the best colleges and universities in India offer courses in psychology, as mentioned below:
- Christ University, Bengaluru
- Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
- Fergusson College, Pune
- Presidency College, Chennai
- Mount Carmel College, Bengaluru
- Loreto College, Kolkata
- Jesus and Mary College, New Delhi
HISTORY HONORS
While traditionally looked down upon, an honors in history is a slowly gaining importance today as more and more students are opting for it. Many students are now encouraged to study what they love and many of these students love history and therefore choose to opt for it. Contrary to popular notions, a study in history is not just about facts and dates. Studying history means engaging in a debate which surrounds the way the world is today and the factors that allowed it to be shaped in this way.
A degree in history opens up various career options for the student. The most important of these include sitting for the Indian Civil Service exams as well as for the civil service exams of the state that the student belongs to. The student can also sit for a variety of other government exams for lucrative government jobs. Most of these exams have large sections based on history, which will provide the student with an automatic edge over others. The student can also pursue further studies and become a teacher, a professor, a journalist, a lawyer, an archeologist, an art restorer, a museum curator, a researcher or a research assistant, an archivist, a writer and even a social worker.
Some of the best colleges and universities which offer courses in History are as follows:
- Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
- Loyala College, Chennai
- St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai
- Christ University, Bengaluru
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
- St. Stephen’s College, New Delhi
- Miranda House, New Delhi
POLITICAL SCIENCE HONORS
Political Science is one of the most popular courses taken up students in India. A study in political science helps students understand the various policies implemented by the government and how that affects the lives of the common man. Political Science helps the student understand the way the country is run and the way the government works, while also helping him gain a improved understanding of the nuances of partisan politics and how ideologies varies even within a political party. The study of political science helps students gain specialized knowledge and develop general skills and abilities which help them in the future course of their studies or employment.
After graduating in political science, the student has a wide range of job opportunities to choose from, in various fields ranging from business, education and, law to journalism, communications, government, and even politics. They can get hired in public, private and not for private sectors. Students can pursue careers in law, journalism and work as teachers, professors, lobbyists and even sit for the civil service exams of the country and their state.
Listed below are some of the colleges and universities which offer a stellar course on political science:
- Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi
- St. Stephens College, New Delhi
- Loyala College, Chennai
- Benaras Hindu University, Varanasi
- Jawaharlal National University, New Delhi
- Jadavpur University, Kolkata
A Social Sciences degree does not restrict a student to any one field, unlike its counterpart degrees like B.Tech. After completing graduation, a student with a degree in any field of social science can often make a change and join any other field which pikes his interest. In an emerging economy like India, studying social sciences are no longer looked down upon. There is an increasing demand for graduates in social sciences like English, History and Political Science the world over. This makes the study of social sciences very lucrative, rewarding with plenty of opportunities available to the student to climb up the ladder of success in his chosen field.
