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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR HUMANITIES

STUDENTS
1. Psychology
Wouldn’t it be interesting to know how the human mind functions or why people behave the
way they do? Let me introduce you to the world of Psychology! Psychology is a multifaceted
discipline, which includes topics like how the brain works, how our memory is organized, or
how people interact in groups. After learning the basics, students of psychology are free to
choose among various specializations like Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational
Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Behavioral Neuroscience, Counselling Psychology, Sports
Psychology etc.

Career Opportunities in Psychology

Given that Psychology seeks to study the human mind, it can be applied to various fields like
health, sports, organizations, media, forensics, etc. However, graduates from this field most
commonly go on to become Counsellors, Research Analysts, Clinical Psychologists, Child
Psychologists, Human Resource Specialists, Lecturer/Professors, Life Coaches, Career
Counsellors, Substance Abuse Counsellors, Family Therapists, Forensic Psychologists and so
on.

 Some Top Colleges for Psychology

University of Delhi (New Delhi), Jamia Milia Islamia (New Delhi), Ambedkar University (New
Delhi), Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi), Panjab University (Chandigarh)

2. Law
How good are your reasoning and problem-solving skills? Because a career in Law requires
exactly that. Another highly sought-after career in humanities, Lawyers understand the legal
structure of a country and advise people on various legal matters on personal or professional
levels. Each legal case that you deal with requires extensive research and you must be able to
build strong arguments for the same. As a Lawyer, you will get to provide legal counsel to
individuals, companies, NGO’s, government, etc. and to keep them out of legal disputes.

 Career Opportunities in Law

You can choose from a variety of options like Litigation (fighting cases in court), Corporate
Counsel, or Indian Legal Services. You can also work in Law firms, Legal Publishing and Media
or become a lecturer in law schools. Many law graduates also choose their specialization/ area
of work from different options like Tax Laws, Intellectual Property Rights, International
Human Rights, Civil Law, Criminal Law etc.
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Some Top Colleges for Law*

National Law School of India University (Bangalore), Nalsar University of Law (Hyderabad),
West Bengal National University of Juridical Sciences (Kolkata), National Law University (New
Delhi), Gujrat National Law University (Gandhinagar)

*The list only includes colleges for 5-year law programs.

3. History
Do you ever find yourself asking questions about how life was like a hundred years back, the
way people might have lived, interacted and survived in their surroundings? Well, History
helps you find their answers! Historians study the past by interpreting evidence from sources
like texts, artefacts, and other materials belonging to different time periods. After their detailed
analysis and evaluation, historians develop interpretations and draw conclusions on the same.

 Career Opportunities in History

After graduating in History, you can explore various career options like working as an
Archivist, Lecturer, Analyst or a Lobbyist. In the field of research, Historians indulge in the
study of different areas like mythology, dynasties, civilizations, politics, culture, etc. Historians
can also work with various publishing houses as editors or columnists.

 Some Top Colleges for History

St. Stephens College (New Delhi), Hindu College (New Delhi), Ashoka University (Haryana),
Loyola College (Chennai), Lady Shri Ram College (New Delhi), St. Xavier’s College (Mumbai),
Presidency College (Chennai)

 With a degree in History, you can also go on to become an Archaeologist, which brings us to
our next career option…

 4. Archaeology
If you have a flair for studying about past events, you are surely going to love what Archaeology
has in store for you! Archaeology gives you the chance to go directly to the source and
analyze/understand ancient cultures through artefacts, inscriptions, and other remains.
Archaeologists collect this information by digging up artefacts from the ground, and try to
arrange them in an order to form a sequence of events that might have taken place.

 Career Opportunities in Archaeology

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After a degree in Archaeology you can work as a Numismatist (studying old currency),
Epigraphist (studying inscriptions or manuscripts), Archivist (preserving information through
proper documentation of evidence), Museologist (studying museums) or contribute to the
preservation of heritage sites and monuments. You can also work towards Art Conservation
and Restoration, which involves preserving hundreds of years old artwork, sculptures and
manuscripts.

Some Top Colleges for Archaeology

Institute of Archaeology (New Delhi), Department of Ancient Indian History, Culture and
Archaeology, Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi); School of Historical Studies, University of
Madras (Chennai); Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management, IP University (New
Delhi)

5. Political Science & International Relations

Does the very idea of studying about your country both at national and international level
excite you? If yes, you are going to love a career in any of these fields. Political Science involves
the study of political history and political systems of a country. On the other hand,
International Relations involves the study of the relations of the home country with those of
other countries. Both of these subjects throw light on issues like world peace, economic crises,
poverty, unemployment, hunger and malnutrition etc, and seek to find solutions to them.

 Career Opportunities in Political Science & International Relations

You can choose from various options like becoming a Lobbyist, Research Assistant, Political
Analyst, or even pursuing a degree in law after your graduation to become a Lawyer. A degree
in International Relations can open up the opportunity to represent your country as a
Diplomat, Intelligence Specialist, or work with different world organizations like the World
Bank, United Nations, World Health Organization (WHO), etc.

 Some Top Colleges for Political Science & International Relations

Some of the top colleges where you can pursue Political Science are Jawaharlal Nehru
University (New Delhi), Lady Shri Ram College for Women (New Delhi), Hindu College (New
Delhi), St. Xavier’s College (Kolkata/ Mumbai)

Some of the top colleges for pursuing International Relations are Institute of Language Studies
and Applied Social Sciences (Gujarat), Jindal School of International Affairs (Haryana),
Ashoka University (Haryana).

 5. Hotel Management

Taj Hotel, The Lalit, Le Meridien, The Leela – how nice it is to stay at one of these hotels. But
have you ever thought the work that goes into making them the best in class? A career in Hotel
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Management requires you to understand and manage the work of hotels, starting from the
front desk to food, catering and housekeeping. Not only this, you will also get to work on the
administration of areas like hotel operations, hospitality marketing strategy, hospitality
technology and financial analysis.

 Career Opportunities in Hotel Management

When it comes to the hospitality domain, you can work in hotels, restaurants, cruise ships,
railways, resorts, airlines, etc. Fresh graduates in this field start as management trainees and
can be appointed work in different departments Like Front Office Operations, Food and
Beverage Production, Meeting and Event Operations Management, Restaurant Operations etc.
As you grow in this field, you get promoted to managerial roles.

 Some Top Colleges for Hotel Management

Institute of Hotel Management (Mumbai), Institute of Hotel Management (Oberoi), Institute

of Hotel Management (Aurangabad), Oberoi Center of Learning and Development (New
Delhi), Christ University (Bangalore), Ecole Lavasa (Maharashtra), Welcome Group Graduate
School (Manipal)

 6. Mass Communication & Journalism

Do you have a strong desire to be up-to-date with the events taking place around you and want
to inform others about it as well? Here is your answer! Mass Communication involves
conveying relevant information to a large number of people through various mediums of
communication like television, radios, newspapers, journals, magazines and now social media
too! Journalism being the subset of mass communication, involves gathering, assessing,
creating, and presenting news/facts and information to the public. 

Career Opportunities in Mass Communication & Journalism

A degree in mass communication opens up various avenues like Journalism, Public Relations,
Content Writing & Editing, Advertising, Event Management, Broadcasting and Production,
Copywriting, and so on. You can also work with various media production houses for creating
documentaries, videos, or short clips which could be covering an interview, social message, or
just for entertainment purposes. 

Some Top Colleges for Mass Communication & Journalism

Delhi College of Arts and Commerce (New Delhi), Christ University (Bangalore), Indraprastha
University (New Delhi), Indian Institute of Mass Communication (New Delhi), Symbiosis
Institute of Media and Communication (Pune) 

7. Economics
Economists study how the society distributes its resources, such as land, labour, raw materials,
and machinery, to produce various goods and services. For this, they conduct research, collect
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and analyze data, monitor economic trends, and develop forecasts on a wide variety of issues
like interest rates, energy costs, inflation, exchange rates, business cycles, taxes, employment
levels, etc.

 Career Opportunities in Economics

After completing your education in this domain, you can work with Banking Firms, Research
Firms, Financial Consultancies, Government Ministries or Insurance and Accountancy Firms,
as a Risk Advisory Associate, Analyst, Research Assistant, Policy Maker, etc.

 Some Top Colleges for Economics

Delhi School of Economics (New Delhi), St. Stephens College (New Delhi), Presidency College
(Kolkata), Shri Ram College of Commerce (New Delhi), Loyola College (Chennai), Hindu
College (New Delhi), Ashoka University (Sonepat)

 8. Design
If you are someone who can easily convey ideas to others, then design is a career that you
should definitely explore. Design involves envisioning, creating and communicating ideas
through images, drawing, sketching, layouts, etc. Design is a very broad field, and includes
different specializations like Graphic Design, Textiles, Interior Design, Fashion Design,
Product Design, Animation, Furniture Design, Jewelry Design, Product Design, etc. 

Career Opportunities in Design

The employment opportunities will vary according to the field of design that you choose. In
case of Fashion Design, you can work with different textile production houses, boutiques,
garment export houses, marketing and media department of fashion brands, etc. You can also
explore opportunities in Interior design, leather design, jewelry design, UI/UX design, graphic
design, cartoon design, product design, etc. 

Some top Colleges for Design

National Institute of Design (Multiple Locations), Srishti Institute of Art, Design and
Technology (Bengaluru), Symbiosis Institute of Design (Pune), Indian School of Design and
Innovation (Mumbai), MAEER’s MIT Institute of Design (Pune) 

9. Event Management
This career puts to full use your managerial and organizational skills to plan and execute social
or business events. People engaged in this field work with budgets, schedules, vendors,
caterers, decorators, etc. to plan best possible events for their clients. Event Management is not
just limited to planning concerts or weddings but includes many other occasions like business
events and conclaves, sports events, parties, reunions, festivals, etc.

 
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Career Opportunities in Event Management

You can work with different Event Management Companies, Non-Governmental

Organizations, PR firms, Hotels/Resorts, etc. In these, your main role would be to plan and
organize different events, meetings, weddings, charitable events, press meetings and so on. 

Some top Colleges for Event Management

National Institute of Event Management (Multiple Locations), National Academy of Event

Management & Development (Multiple Locations), International Institute of Event
Management (Mumbai), College of Events & Media (Pune), Indian Institute of Learning &
Development (Gurgaon) 

10. Civil Services

It is one of the most prestigious careers as it gives you the opportunity to serve your country by
participating in its governance and policy-making decisions. It gives you the authority and
power to ensure effective administration of the country. The duties and responsibilities would
differ according to the department that you have been allotted. In order to pursue a career as a
civil servant, you would first require a graduation from any field, following which you’ll need to
clear the UPSC examination. 

Career Opportunities in Civil Services

You get different government posts based on your rank in the UPSC exam. Some of them
include Indian Administrative Services, Indian Police Services, Indian Foreign Services, Indian
Revenue Services, Indian Postal Services, etc.

11. Social Services/Social Work

This career is perfect for those who have decided to devote themselves to the betterment of
society. It involves helping those who belong to the most vulnerable sections of the society and
need help in situations like fighting for their rights, dealing with abuse, or accessing proper
sanitation, etc. Social workers may work with different individuals or families to deal with
issues related to poverty, unemployment, education, etc. 

Career Opportunities in Social Services/ Social Work

You get to work with NGO’s focused on different set of audiences, corporate sector in the field
of CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility), healthcare sector (rehabilitation centers) or with the
government on various projects like creating awareness for health safety, basic rights of the
public, and fighting against social injustice and discrimination.

 
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Some Top Colleges for Social Work

Delhi School of Social Work (New Delhi), Tata Institute of Social Sciences
(Mumbai/Guwahati), Panjab University (Chandigarh), Christ University (Bangalore), Madras
School of Social Work (Chennai)

12. Foreign Languages

This career is for those who love to talk and not just in one language! Many people learn
different languages like Spanish, Korean, French, German, etc. because of their interest in
them. But the best part is that you can actually make a career in them too! Many organizations
require translators in order to understand the intended message of the other party using a
different language. Being fluent in a foreign language can also get you extra points if you are
planning to settle in that particular country.

Career Opportunities in Foreign Languages

You can become a Translator, Lexicographer (compiling material for dictionaries), Teacher,
Forensic Linguist, Writer, etc. in the specific language that you learn. As a language expert, you
can get to work with various foreign diplomats and embassies, international bodies (like
United Nations, World Health Organizations), publishing houses, etc.

 Some Top Institutes for Learning Foreign Languages

There are different institutes available for particular languages, such as Alliance Francaise in
New Delhi (teaches French), Jamia Milia Islamia (various languages), The Chinese Language
Institute (Chinese), Max Muller Institute (German), and Jawaharlal Nehru Academy of Foreign
Languages. Some embassies also teach their country’s language to learning enthusiasts.

13. Sociology
It is the branch of social sciences that involves the study of society. It involves analyzing and
understanding the social lives of people, groups and institutions. Sociologists help in analyzing
and drawing conclusions on various topics like racial and gender identity, religious faith, family
conflicts, crime and law, poverty, population growth and migration, war and peace, etc.

 Career Opportunities in Sociology

Since Sociology revolves around the study of people and society, as a Sociologist, you can work
as a Guidance Counselor in the area of family conflicts, or work with the government as a
Policy Analyst. You can also work as a consultant in the HR department of private/ public
organizations. Market Research, Public Relations, and Media Strategy are also a few other
fields well-suited to Sociology majors.
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Some Top Colleges for Sociology

Banaras Hindu University (Varanasi), Jamia Millia Islamia University (New Delhi), University
of Calcutta (Kolkata), University of Madras (Chennai), Jesus & Mary College (New Delhi),
Hindu College (New Delhi), Lady Shri Ram College (New Delhi)

14. Writing (Content/ Blogging/ Creative)

This is a field for those who love to pen down their thoughts on paper (or these days, a laptop)!
Writers express their ideas, opinions, or knowledge through their words. Writing as a career
comes in many forms. You can either develop content for different companies (Content
Writing) or even voice your opinions about certain topics through blog articles. There are other
more traditional forms too, such as creative writing through novels, books, anthologies, etc.
You can choose your desired language that you wish to write in, be it English, Hindi, or even
Urdu! The best thing about writing is that you don’t always need a degree in specific field, but a
never-ending passion for writing.

Some Top Colleges for a Career in Writing

If you wish to make a career in writing in English, pursuing a degree in literature (English
Hons.) is recommended. Top colleges for it include, St. Stephen’s College (New Delhi), Lady
Shri Ram College (New Delhi), Christ University (Bangalore), Hindu College (New Delhi),
Miranda House (New Delhi), Jesus & Mary College (New Delhi).

Career Opportunities in Writing

You can explore career opportunities as a content writer by working with different companies,
online websites, blog portals, NGO’s, etc. Not only that, you can also become a novelist, editor,
columnist in newspapers, blogger, etc.