Career & Guidance Centre

HUMANITIES

 

Humanities is a wonderful stream which offers various options to students to pursue their career .This is the most sought after stream in the present scenario. Here is a glimpse of diversified career option available for the students  of humanities depending upon their subject chosen in class XII
Career options


1. Mass Communication and Journalism – Students with Humanities stream in class 12 can  opt for  Journalism or mass communication if they wish to  have f a career  as News reporter, TV Anchor, Editor, Copywriter, Investigative Journalist, or Public Relations, Sports Journalism or even entertainment industry through TV Show hosting, VJ, RJ etc.
Courses offered – Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication, B.A. in Journalism and Mass Comm, B.A (Hons.) in Media Studies, B.A (Hons.) in Journalism, B.A (Hons.) in Mass Media and Mass Communication, and Bachelor of Mass Communication.


2. Hotel Management – If anyone wants to be a part of  hospitality industry including Hotel and Restaurants, Catering Management, Airline and cabin services, Tourism Services etc., Hotel Management is the perfect career option  in that case.  It offers various jobs like  – Front Office Manager, Food and Beverages Manager, Food Service Manager, and Chef, Housekeeping Supervisor.
Courses offered – Bachelor of Arts in Hotel Management, B.A. in Culinary Arts, and Bachelor of Hotel Management


3. Law – Law is the most sought after  career option for students as there are various courses  offering a career in Criminal Law, IPC, Taxation, Corporate Law, Legal Journalist, and Legal Advisor to Firms and Government Lawyer/Judge.
Courses Offered – BBA LLB, BA LLB, LLB,


4Fashion Designing/Interior Designing/Jewellery Designing – If  child is more inclined towards creative career ,fashion industry is one good option Designers are employed in Entertainment and Film Industry as costume designer, costume jewellery designers etc.
Courses offered – B.A (Hons.) in Fashion Designing, B.A (Hons.) in Interior Architecture and Design and Bachelor of Design.


5. Languages – Students who are attracted towards the world of  Languages ,can study literature or foreign languages as it opens the doors for  a career as Translators at Multi National Companies, Interpreter, public Relations for MNC, Tourism, Writer or Teacher/Trainer in Foreign Languages
Courses offered – Bachelor of Arts in English, Bachelor of Literature or Diploma or Certificate courses in Foreign Languages

6. Psychology or Counselling – Psychology help in understanding human behaviour  that leads to a good character. A psychologist  helps in hospitals, school, colleges, Child and Family Counselling or at Mental Health Institutes.
Courses offered – Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology/ Counselling Psychology with specialisations 

7. Sociology – Students studying sociology after class 12 , can make a career as a Social Researcher, Sociologist, Social Worker with NGO, or Government Social Worker, disaster development worker, human rights officer, urban planner, correctional counsellor, and public health educator.
Course offered – Bachelor of Arts in Sociology


8. Anthropology and Archaeology– Anthropologist and Archaeologist research about Physical, social as well as cultural aspects of biological species by studying evolution and diversity over the centuries. A career in this field offers enthusiasm and adventures for students who love exploring history, cultures and biological progress on the planet.


Courses offered – Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology


9. A degree in Economics/History/Geography/Political Science – The graduates in any of  the subjects mentioned above  can explore career options in this fields such as–

  • Economics - A degree in economics offers career options as Economists, Statistician, Actuarial, Analyst, or accountant.
  • History – Students with a degree in History can make a career as Historian, Heritage Conservator, Archaeologist, Librarian, and Museum Curator/Manager.
  • Political Science – Students who have studied Political Science can choose career options from Journalism, Public Relations, Professor as well as Political Consultant, Analyst and campaigner.
  • Geography – A degree in Geography will  give a chance forn making a career as a Cartographer, Climate/Environmentalist, Urban Planner, Researcher, Geologist and GIS analyst.

CONCLUSION
Students should pursue Master’s degree in their stream to make a challenging  career.
Besides all these career options, students can opt for a profession in CIVIL SERVICES/ PUBLIC SERVICES OR TEACHING which offer a great advantage in serving the society


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