TOP CAREER OPTIONS FOR HUMANITIES STUDENTS IN INDIA

Contrary to the belief “Bright Students Only Opt For Science”,  the last decade saw a drastic shift in students opting for Humanities in comparison to other streams. Gone are the days when Science used to dominate the field. Humanities is clearly gaining more popularity. If you are a Humanities Student wondering what should opt for, or a Commerce or Science student looking for some new high paying careers, read on. The following article will take you through the top career options for Humanities students in India. 

1-DIGITAL MARKETING 

Digital Marketing no doubt helps the brands in multiplying their revenues. It has taken over the traditional methods of marketing as it allows them to now interact with more clients in real-time. Digital Marketing comprises of mainly 2 areas – Technical (SEO, SMO, etc.) & Creative (Social Media Marketing, Content Writing, etc.)

College/ Institute: Experience and skills matter more in Digital Marketing. Although, it is recommended to opt for some certificate. Digital Vidya, Delhi School Of Internet Marketing, UpGrad, Udemy, etc.

2-ECONOMICS

Last year, a student of Lady Shree Ram College bagged a package of 40 lacs just after graduation in Economics!  Economics has always been in the list of the top career options for Humanities students in India, and abroad. If you love playing with numbers and Mathematics is your favourite subject,  Economics could be a perfect choice for you. 

College For Economics: Shree Ram College Of Commerce (New Delhi), Lady Shree Ram (New Delhi), Christ University (Bangalore), St. Xavier’s (Kolkatta), etc. 

A MUST READ: Top Colleges For Economics Hons In Delhi University

3-PSYCHOLOGY

One of the most fascinating careers, Psychology is the science of behaviour. If you are an active listener with the motivation to help others, you can definitely try your hands in this amazing field. From schools to hospitals to private clinics, they are employed everywhere. Also, there will be a huge demand for psychologists in the coming 10 years. 

Colleges for Psychology: Lady Shree Ram College (New Delhi), Gargi College (New Delhi), Christ University (Bangalore), Shyama Prasad Mukherjee College (New Delhi), etc. 

4-SOCIAL WORK

If you are someone who wants to bring a change in someone’s life and inspire them, then “Social Work” could be the most satisfying field for you. Today,  not just the NGOs, but even the multi-nationals companies are fully involved in providing helping hands to society. Do you know that India is the first country to make corporate social responsibility mandatory. Example: Tata Trust is a perfect example. 

Colleges: Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Mumbai), University of Delhi (Delhi), Jamia Milia Islamia (Delhi), National Institute of Social Work and Social Sciences (Bhubaneswar), etc. 

5-LAW

Lawyers are held in high regard in our society and the profession is attached to respect and justice. You can earn a good amount in the field, provided you are cut out for the profession. Law is much more than what students perceive. It is not restricted to courtroom drama and you are free to choose your specialization such as Civil Law, Patent Law, Labour Law, Intellectual Property Rights, etc. 

Colleges: Nalsar University of Law (Hyderabad), National Law University (Delhi), National Law School of India University, Bangalore, etc. 

6-ARMY

Yes, Career in the prestigious Indian Army is even open if you have humanities. And even Mathematics is not mandatory if you can crack the NDA entrance exam. Although, the NDA entrance will not be easy to crack. The route is only open to boys, and girls have to first complete their graduation, and then apply for CDS. 

Colleges: National Defence Academy 

7- MASS COMMUNICATION & JOURNALISM

RJ Raunaq, Arnab Gauswami, VJ Anousha! Familiar names right? The next career on the list is another exciting field where you will be closely working with media houses. These are the News Companies, entertainment firms or even companies taking care of the PR (Public Relations). So, all the creative souls, here is a perfect career to explore. Journalism is more of hardcore writing and researching, while Mass Communication involves everything: PR, Content Writing, Jing, Journalism, etc. 

Colleges: IP College For Women (New Delhi), Delhi College Of Arts & Commerce (New Delhi), St. Xavier’s (Mumbai), Christ University (Bangalore), etc. 

8-INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

The world requires professionals who are motivated enough to make a difference in the world and can bring some positive change. Hence, it is essential that we understand the world around us. International Relations is the complete study of cross-cultural understanding of what’s taking place outside the borders. 

Colleges: Hindu College (New Delhi), Presidency College (Chennai), Lady Shree Ram College (New Delhi), Fergusson College (Pune), etc. 

9-FASHION BUSINESS MANAGEMENT 

With Fashion taking over the world, there is a high demand for professionals to handle the dynamic and complex fashion business. The managers in the field are working dedicatedly working to promote and manage the activities of the Luxury & Fashion Brands. If you wish to manage projects, have a love for Fashion and wish to avoid pursuing an MBA, you should definitely check this course.

Colleges: National Institute  Of Fashion Technology (New Delhi), Indian School Of Design And Innovation (Mumbai), Indian Institute Of Management (Ahemdabad), etc.  

10-DESIGN

Another on the list of the top career options for Humanities is Designing.  Now, Designing is not just limited to Fashion Design but students can choose from Creative as well as Technical Designs. Yes, you will be surprised that even after Humanities, you can get into the top IIT colleges. They offer amazing courses on Designing like Graphic Design, Transporation Design, etc.

Colleges: National School Of Design (Ahemdabad), Indian Institute of Technology (Guwahati), NIFT(New Delhi), etc. 

11-FOREIGN LANGUAGES

Learning a foreign language always add value to your profile, but as the demand for the languages is increasing, it has given rise to a career altogether. Chinese speaking experts are paid the highest, followed by French, Spanish & German. 

Colleges: The provision of learning foreign languages is provided by the embassy in the city. For Eg. Alliance Francaise for French. 

12-BLOGGING/YOUTUBING

The career which tops the list of the most popular choice among students is Blogging & Youtubing. Money, Fame, Being Your Own Boss and what not. The career also gives you the flexibility to choose the area of your work: Fashion, Health, Travel, Technology or any field that interests you. All you need is creativity and lots of patience. 

Colleges: There are no courses/colleges for this career, although correct knowledge of Digital Marketing is an added advantage. 

A MUST READ: How To Become A YouTuber In India and Earn like Crazy!

13-CIVIL SERVICES

“Do Try For Civil Services”-  Have your parents said this to you yet? I am sure most of the parents do mention this once. The most prestigious & powerful, this is a dream career for most of the students. If you are also inclined towards Civil Services, develop habit of reading newspaper, watching News daily and always be an active member of political discussions. 

Colleges: There is no college for Civil Services, you have to clear the UPSE exam. 

We have given you enough information to start your research. Have any other career to add to the list of the top career options for Humanities students in India? Share with us.

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