By Tanisha Gupta

Just to brief you about myself, I come from a family of doctors and engineers with IITians and BITSians, but as for me, I completely turned the hills upside down by choosing a stream of reason and logic from a humanistic point of view. After thorough discussions with my family, I finally chose Humanities/Arts in Class 11th and chose subjects that deeply interested me- Mass Communications, Economics, Entrepreneurship and Psychology, along with English. With proper understanding of these subjects, the academically bright student came out of me, somebody I was not aware of.

Academic disciplines like that of Humanities and Arts, were considered only for the weak-minded or irresolute about the future, but gone are those days when such streams offered limited scope to its students after their high school. Humanities provide a plethora of wide opportunities for students with critical thinking at its utmost priority with sheer management and soft skills. Today, there are ample opportunities that give way for conceptual and contemporary critical analysis of real-life situations. Great minds that we know of - Plato, Aristotle, Sophocles, Homer, etc are the pioneers of such integral courses because of whom we get to the understanding of what art is today.

To understand the work of an artist, today, every noodle that you consume, is referred to as “Maggi”, even if the packaging offered is of another company! That is the power of an artist’s illustration and artistic juxtaposition of creative skills in this ever-changing and competitive world. Any great movie or series that you binge watch, is a work of an artist and the subtle analytical concept that is ingrained into it in order to provide us with insights.

Let us dive into the plethora of options available for you after pursuing with an extraordinary field of arts and humanities-

1. MASS COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM

• BJMC, BMMC, BMMMC and BMM are courses in the field of mass communication and journalism

• Journalism focuses on news reporting through print and broadcast media

• Mass communication covers a wide range of subjects, including film and television production, radio and broadcast journalism, social media, photography, advertising, public relations, theatre studies, film-making, writing and media research

• Pursuing a course in journalism and mass communication is a great way to explore fields like drama or theatre

• People who are creative and have a passion for social activism may find a career in mass media journalism fulfilling.

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Top Colleges for Mass Communication and Journalism:

• St. Xaviers, Mumbai

• IP College of Women, Delhi

• Delhi School of Journalism, Delhi

• Symbiosis Institute of Media & Communication, Pune

• Jai Hind College, Mumbai

• Christ University, Bangalore

Job Opportunities for Journalism & Mass Communication:

• Mass Communication and Journalism is a field that is gaining a lot of attention due to the recent consideration of media rights.

• The government has recognized the power of media and its effect on audiences.

• There are numerous job opportunities in the field of mass communication and journalism, with options ranging across multiple industries.

• Some of the popular career options in this field include Journalist, Radio Jockey, Video Jockey, Blogger, Vlogger, Cinematographer, Film Maker, Content Writer, Actor, Anchor, News Reporter, PR Executive, Event Manager, Social Media Manager, Photographer and many more.

Suitable Student Person and Interests for Mass Communication:

• Strong and open minded people whose communication and writing skills are at par, and opinions about certain issues are intact!

• Originality in the content must be a priority

• Highly creative and expressive with excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to accept criticism and willingness to work toward it and improvise on it

• Must follow ‘Jugaad’, must be bold, tactful and confident while reporting or interviewing

• Differentiate between facts and opinions, present the necessary ones

2. PSYCHOLOGY COURSES AFTER 12TH

• BA, BA (Hons.), and BSc Psychology are highly in-demand domains.

• Schools, universities, and most companies now employ counsellors and psychologists for optimal functioning of their employees while maintaining a work-life balance.

• Psychology aims to study the mind processes and behavior of individuals.

• The curriculum covers various aspects of psychology such as basic psychology, cognitive psychology, developmental psychology, social psychology, abnormal psychology, industrial psychology, and more across the semesters.

• Pursuing a degree in psychology can provide a strong foundation for a career in counseling, clinical psychology, research, human resources, education, and more.

• The study of psychology is a continuously evolving field, with ongoing research and new discoveries being made regularly.

Top Colleges for Psychology Courses:

• Lady Shri Ram, Delhi

• IP College of Women, New Delhi

• Ambedkar University, Delhi

• Christ University, Bangalore

• St. Xaviers, Mumbai

• MCM DAV College, Chandigarh

Job opportunities for Psychology:

• The field of psychology offers endless opportunities for careers.

• Some of the potential career paths include Counselor, Psychotherapist, Clinical Psychologist, Industrial Psychologist, Educational Psychologist, Professor, Researcher, Health Psychologist, Sports Psychologist, and Special Educator.

• Pursuing a postgraduate degree is essential for those seeking to advance in this field.

• Professionals in psychology can work with a range of populations depending on their skills and interests, including children, adolescents, young adults, adults, teachers, and parents.

• The field of psychology continues to evolve with new research and discoveries being made regularly.

• With the increasing importance of mental health and well-being, the demand for professionals in this field is expected to grow in the coming years.

Suitable Student personality and Interests for Psychology:

• Interested in foundations of human behaviour and differentiate between normal and abnormal behaviour and seek to maintain mental health.

• Analytical mind for diagnosis

• Interested in science and empirical data interpretations with statistical analysis

• Excellent communication skills

• A good listener and a keen observer

• Must be a people’s person and genuinely passionate about balance in life

In May, Meraki Counselling hosted a #shareyourcareerstory webinars. The two most popular webinars were "Careers in OB/HR Psychology" and "Careers in Clinical and Counselling Psychology". If you are interested in pursuing any of these fields or you are already in these fields, then these are a must watch for you. Here you go..hope you enjoy these!

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3. FOREIGN LANGUAGES

BA Foreign Language/English/French/German/Italian/Korean/Japanese/Spanish and many more languages Courses in foreign language provide a base and career which is underestimated massively, however plays a major role in one’s career. Besides the full time courses, certificate courses are also provided for most of the languages. The student pursuing these courses becomes adept in that particular language both in terms of speaking and writing. You can either pursue a full time course or a certificate course, however, it is advisable to take this as a certificate course.

Top Universities and Certification Courses for Foreign Languages:

• EFLU, Hyderabad

• JNU, Delhi

• Delhi University, Delhi

• Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi

• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

Since certificate courses are more prevalent, there are designated institutes offering these certificate and diploma courses for specific languages. For example, Alliance Francaise is known for learning French language, Max Mueller Bhavan for German, Instituto Hispania for Spanish, Korean Culture Centre for Korean language and the list goes on.

Job Opportunities for Foreign Languages:

• Language courses offer multiple benefits, including enhancing a student's job prospects and adding credentials to their CV/resume.

• Studying a foreign language can make it easier for students to study abroad and access job opportunities in Embassies, Multinational Companies, International Organizations, and Teaching Overseas.

• Common job opportunities for those with language skills include Elementary/ Secondary School Teacher, Special Education Teacher, Foreign Language Analyst, Language Instructional Developer, Language Teachers, Translators, Textbook Author and Editors, Representative of Foreign Companies, and Foreign Travel Advisor.

• Language skills are becoming increasingly valuable in today's globalized world, and demand for professionals with these skills is expected to continue growing.

• Learning a foreign language can also provide personal benefits such as increased cultural awareness, improved communication skills, and the ability to connect with people from different backgrounds.

Suitable Student Personality and Interest for Foreign Languages:

• Eager to learn a new language and understanding the grammatical structure in detail

• Excellent communication skills

• Intercultural sensitivity and respecting the multi-disciplinary language

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4. ENGLISH LITERATURE

• BA (Hons.) English/B.A. English Literature courses help individuals understand the world through the literature and art produced by it.

• These courses cover various genres such as British Literature, Literary theory, World Literature, American Literature, Indian Literature and Post-colonial literature.

• Students learn to form opinions and critically analyze literature, art and other forms of cultural expression.

• The course encourages individuals to empathize and understand different cultures and perspectives.

• Pursuing this course requires high intellectual skills to analyze and interpret complex texts and ideas.

• Students become highly opinionated and develop a unique point of view on various issues.

• This course helps students challenge existing concepts and question the meaning of life.

• Studying English Literature opens up job opportunities in fields such as writing, publishing, journalism, advertising, teaching and research.

Top Colleges for English Literature:

• Xaviers College, Mumbai

• Lady Sriram College, Delhi University

• Christ University, Bangalore

• Madras Christian College, Chennai

• Presidency College, Kolkata

• Fergusson College, Pune

Job Opportunities for English Literature:

Most famous job profiles are that of a Content Writer, Creative Writing, Teacher, Researcher, Journalist, PR manager, Editor, Novelist, Social Media Manager and many more.

Suitable Student Personality and Interests for English Literature:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Interested in reading literature and semiotics, and understanding the content on the basis of the era it was written in.

• Needs critical analysis and judgment of it.

• Interested in reporting facts and good in writing them

• If you are creative, then this is the way to go.

5. LIBERAL ARTS: JUXTAPOSITION OF COURSES

BA Liberal Arts/Triple major courses/BA (Hons.)/BSc (Hons.) Liberal art courses are multidisciplinary undergraduate courses designed in a manner that gives students a very holistic perspective and exposure in and out of the classroom. One has liberty to make a subject combination for oneself by choosing from the list of majors, minors and even extra curricular activities. This is to ensure that there are much wider options available for a student to carry forward with the domain they want to specialise in, and choose a profession or Master’s degree respectively!

Top Colleges for Liberal Arts:

• Ashoka University, Sonipat

• FLAME University, Pune

• Cluster Innovation Centre (CIC), Delhi

• HSEEE, IIT Madras, Chennai

• Christ University, Bangalore

• Symbiosis University, Pune

• Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad

Job Opportunities and Profession for Liberal Arts:

Careers revolve around the same opportunities mentioned above, with a wider set of applications available.

Student Personality and Interests for Liberal Arts:

• Must be open to experiences and learning different subjects and appreciate the same

• Emphasis on both, theoretical and methodological foundations

• Critical thinking is a must, as it also requires the concept of intertextuality- applying different theoretical concepts into the practical realm

• Must practise strategic planning in these courses

• If one wants to hone their own skills in a variety of academic disciplines, such courses can do wonders

6. LAW

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Law (BA LLB) is an integrated course of 5 years that targets to blend in the concept of arts and social sciences, with that of the legal system, purely for the cause of bringing positive change in the societal construct and better its functioning. It usually integrates subjects like sociology, history, political science, family law, baking laws, constitution, labor laws, consumer protection laws, international law, and so on and so forth. It is more humanistic in nature and covers art subjects with that of Law.

Along the lines degree options are also available for: BBA LLB, Bcom LLB, and BSc LLB as well. These are 5 year courses again, but graduates in any stream can be admitted into those, making them a 3 year one. The difference between BA and BBA degrees is that the latter includes subjects of business studies and management. However, the career opportunities remain the same for everybody pursuing an LLB degree.

Top Universities for Law:

• National Law School of India University, Bangalore

• Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, New Delhi

• NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad

• National Law University, Jodhpur

• Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

• Symbiosis Law School, Pune

Job Opportunities for Law:

After such courses, you can opt to become a Lawyer, where you represent your clients in different political arenas and indulge in proceedings and further hearings. There are several types, like that of a Criminal Lawyer, help with plea regarding bail or criminal trial. Intellectual Property Lawyer, who typically help with issues pertaining Copyrights and Copylefts, patents, trademarks, etc. Immigration Lawyers help you with the legal status of your travel journey around the globe and help you clear any estimated charges against you. Worker’s Compensation Lawyers are the ones who make workers realise their rights and make them entitled to it! A Corporate Lawyer helps particularly in giving an identity to somebody’s business and going through certain contracts in order to give proper legal advice to the company, and its investors as well. Along with that, there is always an option of becoming a Teacher or a Lecturer!

Suitable Student Personality and Interests:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• High intelligent quotient and intellectual skills with an eye for details

• Fluency and persuasiveness with high confidence

• Presentation of facts and analysis of facts in a moral light

Meraki Counselling hosted a #shareyourcareerstory webinar in month of May. We were glad to have reputed people like Mr. Divyanshu Sahay (Currently practising counsel at the Supreme Court of India) and Mr. Gurcaran S. Arora (Currently working as a Corporate Lawyer with Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas) as our panel members. If you interested in pursuing law or already pursuing law, this is a must watch for you. Here you go..Hope you enjoy it!!!

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7. HOTEL MANAGEMENT AND HOSPITALITY

Bachelor of Hotel Management/ Bachelor of Hotel Management and Catering Technology (BHMCT) BHM course - aspirants are taught food and beverage preparation, housekeeping operations, front office operations, computer applications, business communication, accommodation operation, corporate finance, sales, marketing, public relations etc. BHM course has theory as well as practical subjects. The latter, BHMCT is more or less the same as BHM, but is way wider than the former.

BA Culinary Arts is yet another course where you will finally get to know the “aap ke haathon me jaadu hai maa” feels by pertaining to this course that is all about creative cooking and methods of food preparation. Not only that, students here also have a curriculum that revolves around budget and employee maintenance. A resto as your own place? Whoa!

Top Colleges for Hotel Management and Hospitality:

• IHM, Multiple Locations

• Oberoi School of Hotel Management, Multiple Locations

• Welcomgroup Graduate School of Hotel Administration, Manipal

• IIHM, Multiple Locations

• Ecole Hoteliere Lavasa, Pune

• Army Institute of Hotel Management & Catering Technology, Bengaluru

Job Opportunities for Hotel Management:

One can become a Masterchef and recreate recipes and delicacies and work in restaurants, even as Sous-Chef or Restaurant Managers. Along with that, ones with these degrees can also maintain Food and Beverages, as a Restaurant Manager. One can also become a Customer Relationship Manager, Accommodation Manager, Catering Manager, General Managers, Resident Manager, Executive Housekeeper, Front Office Manager, Convention Services Manager in hotels. Event Management is also a way out if you are interested in planning weddings, ceremonies, concerts and business conventions. After pursuing a course in Hotel Management, venturing in the Aviation and Travel and Tourism industry also becomes easier.

Suitable Student Personality and Interests for Hotel Management:

• Excellent communication, interaction and planning skills

• Must be innovative and creative

• Ability to take criticisms well

• Outgoing personality with a pleasant and charming nature

• If you are people oriented and understanding, this may be for you

8. TRAVEL AND TOURISM

BA/ Bsc/ BBA/ BVoc Tourism and Travel Management focus on all aspects of travel aspirations- from hotels, clubs, resorts, community centres along with travel services and tourism marketing! It is also inclusive of food production and management, but relates more to the business aspect.

Bachelor in Hotel Management, Travel and Tourism (BHMTT), similar to the first one, however it focuses more on kitchen-service management housekeeping, nutrition in food science, cookery, along with travel and tourism planning. Basically, your parents and spouse will be the happiest to live with you! :D

Top Universities for Travel and Tourism:

• Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management, Multiple Locations

• College of Vocational Studies, Delhi University, Delhi

• Christ University, Bangalore

• Jamia Milia Islamia, Delhi

• National Institute of Tourism and Hospitality Management, Hyderabad

• Amity University, Noida

Job Opportunities for Travel and Tourism:

Job profiles of these courses are highly interesting and deal with a lot of tours, national and international, and you get to explore this beautiful world as - Travel Agent, Travel Executive, Tourist Guide, Travel Counselor, Travel Writer, Travel Journalist, Travel Blogger, or even make soothing Travelogues! One can even take up a specific course in Aviation and become an Air Hostess or get into Cabin Crew. You must have heard of top famous travel agencies- Thomas Cook, Cox and Kings, Make My Trip and many more!

Suitable Student Personality and Interests for Travel and Tourism:

• Excellent communication skills

• If you are people oriented and understanding, this may be for you.

• Can retain information and have knowledge about famous tourist spots

• Requires a person to be patient and personality to be charming

9. DESIGN

BA/BSc/B Design - As the course name suggests, this is apt for those with creative streak. As we see, design is everywhere- in the form of photographs, physical or virtual spaces, illustrations, graphic, etc. Those on offer include courses like: graphic design, illustration, textiles, interior design, fashion design, product design, animation, furniture design, jewellery design, computer games design and theatre design. It is important to notice that Design as a degree is for sure not limited to the world of Fashion, as it clearly offers more than just that. Degrees teach budding designers everything from how to accurately draw – both by hand and computer – to design theory.

Top Universities for Design:

• IDC School of Design, Mumbai

• NID, Ahmedabad

• NIFT, Multiple Locations

• CEPT University, Ahmedabad

• Srishti Institute of Art and Design, Bangalore

• MIT Institute of Design, Pune

• Pearl Academy, Delhi

Job Opportunities for Design:

Besides the job opportunities, freelancing is also highly considered in this profession. Both job and freelancing can be explored in either of these niche areas: UI/UX Designer, Fashion Design Visual Communication, Film Design, Interior Design, Costume Design, Graphic Design, Website Design, Game Design, Product Design, Accessory Design, Storyteller, Space and Exhibition Designer, Personal Styling, Furniture Design, Jewellery and many more.

Suitable Student Personality and Interests:

• An eye for intricate details

• Technologically advanced and keen to learn softwares

• High inclination towards creativity and understand the palette of colours

• Excellent presentation skills as one requires to present an apt message

Check out the webinar on "Careers in Design". All the cool panel members are NID Alumni. Here you go!!!

10. FINE ARTS

BFA/BA Fine Arts (Bachelors of Visual Arts) Passion in intensive art and design that deeply expresses your sense of self and opinions about the world. Career would revolve around one's personal interests and how one excels in that field. This consists of Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Theatre, Performing arts, Music, Dance, etc. Most of these do not necessarily promote commercial application, but to exercise its beauty and aesthetics in its natural sense.

Top Colleges for Fine Arts:

• College Of Art, New Delhi

• Faculty Of Visual Arts, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

• Sir J J College Of Applied Art, Mumbai

• Maharaja Sayajirao University Of Baroda, Vadodara

Job Opportunities for Fine Arts:

Successful graduates are employed in a variety of fields- from Publishing Houses to Art Studios, or any firm that requires creativity- Product Design, Advertisements, Art Specialist, Craft Artist, etc. Job opportunities include: being an Art Critic, Illustrator. One can get into Animation, or work in magazine companies as well, or into Design- Graphic, Textile, or fashion houses.

Suitable Student Personality and Interests for Fine Arts:

• Highly passionate about art, and wants to genuinely understand its functioning

• If you want to explore your creative self, this is your Meraki

• Refinement and honing of your skills happens here.

• If you want to build up a Network in the art industry, this course is the best suited for it

11. ECONOMICS

BA/ BSc (Hons.) Economics - Usually, we hear that this subject suits Commerce students the best, however that is a myth. It is highly possible that an Arts student wants to look at the humanitarian basis of Economics, which is more or less the same as Commerce, but the difference lies in the job opportunities and intensity. However, choosing Math as an additional subject is advisable for easy admission in colleges. The course takes a deep dive in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics which talks about Demand and Supply, Policy Making, Inflation, Deflation, Taxation, Foreign exchange and methods related to Banking. Investment potential is one of the major goals of somebody pursuing this subject. Sounds promising!

Top Colleges for Economics:

• Shri Ram College of Commerce, Delhi

• St. Stephen’s College, Delhi

• Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi

• St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata/Mumbai

• Christ University, Bangalore

• Azim Premji University, Bangalore

Job Opportunities for Economics:

A lot of opportunities are available in Private Sector Banks (Example: HDFC, ICICI), Public Sector Banks (Example: SBI, BOB), Central Bank (RBI). One can also be part of Government Projects, Think Tanks, Public Policy where research, planning and implementation and execution of policies is involved. Besides these a lot of job opportunities are also available in setups like Knowledge Process Outsourcing (KPOs), Schools, Universities, MNCs where one can take up either profession; Teaching, Research, Analyst, Consultant, Advisor etc. One can venture into Indian Economic Services (IES) post pursuing a Masters in Economics. On the other hand, if a degree in Economics is clubbed with Management or MBA degree, a lot of lucrative opportunities in the field of Finance, Investment Banking, Big 4s also comes handy.

Student Personality and Interests for Economics:

• Interested in the structural basis of economics- demand and supply.

• One is highly interested in entrepreneurship and investments

• Excellent presentation and communication skills

• Comfort with numbers, data, statistics

• Good analytical, interpretational and logical aptitude

12. POLITICAL SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

BA Political Science, one of the main reasons people opt for this course is because of the most famous subject- International Relations. The course revolves around the understanding of Indian Politics, Contemporary Politics, International Politics, etc. Political Science particularly deals with political theories and teaches various systems of Governance, also giving students the idea as to how the Nation functions. Talking about International Relations, it is a juxtaposition of many academic disciplines- History, Human Rights, Global Poverty, Environment, Economics, Ethics and many more.

Top Colleges for Political Science and International Relations:

• Lady Shri Ram College for Women, Delhi

• St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai

• Christ University, Bangalore

• Miranda House, New Delhi

• Presidency College, Chennai

• KJ Somaiya College of Arts and Commerce, Mumbai

Job Opportunities and Profession:

If the Bachelor's degree in Political Science is followed by a Masters degree in International Relation, it can certainly make a lot of difference in terms of opportunities. Top career options after this degree: Civil Services, Politics, Law, Social Service, Journalism, Marketing, Research, Policy Maker or even Teaching. One can also join International Organisations - United Nations, UNESCO, and even UNICEF, where world problems are discussed. For working in the UN, a Master’s degree is a must and job roles like- National Consultant, Development Specialist, Private Partner Specialist are considered.

Suitable Student Personality and Interests:

• One must have good analytical and research skills

• Critical-thinking is the main requirement

• Good writing and presentation skills

• Policy making and constitution should interest you

• Must be highly aware of general knowledge and news around

13. SPORTS: COURSES AND CAREERS

BA/BSc Physical education - Choose this if you are interested in studying the theory of sports and games, along with its history. The course also includes a psychology program to understand a player’s behavior or shun the anxiety s/he may feel while in the game! Hugh Jackson would be proud :)

BBA/BA in Sports Management is yet another degree for those wanting their career surrounding sports, and the degree deals with nuances where one is taught how to manage sport events, finance, and every information related to the field.

Top Colleges for Physical Education:

• Lakshmibai National College Of Physical Education, Thiruvananthapuram

• Amity School Of Physical Education And Sports Sciences, Noida

• BPCAs College Of Physical Education, Mumbai

• Indira Gandhi Institute Of Physical Education And Sports Sciences, New Delhi

Top colleges for Sports Management:

• International Institute of Sports Management (IISM), Mumbai

• National Academy of Sports Management, Mumbai

• George College, Kolkata

• Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology, Kolkata

Job Opportunities and Profession:

Job positions after pursuing a course in physical education are that of an Athlete Trainer, Nutrition Specialist, Personal Trainer, Recreation Centre Director, Rehabilitation Specialist, Physical Therapist, School Gym Teacher, among others! On the other hand, sports management brings out a diverse range of professions like Sports Agent, Sports Lawyer, Event Coordinator, Business Development Coordinator, Partnership and Relationship Manager, Sports Marketer etc.

Suitable Student Personality and Interests:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• High kinaesthetic intelligence

• Interested in physical activities and participation in sports

• Team spirit is a must, along with leadership skills and strong trusting bond with their mates

• Creative in finding out best ways and highly competitive

14. MANAGEMENT

BBA/BMS/BBE/BFM/BBM these courses would help in case you want to plunge in the business of implementation and management. It is a myth that only commerce students can pursue these. Anybody who even plans to crack UPSC can get into these programs. Irrespective of the size of the organisation and industry, management is a prerequisite. Be it sports, hotels, media, fashion, hospitals, schools, MNCs, SMEs, startups, everywhere you see, an organisation will not be able to function without management. The curriculum revolves around Entrepreneurship, Financial Management, Accountancy, Human Resource Management, Economics, Marketing and Branding, Business Communications etc.

Top Colleges for Management:

• IIM Indore, Indore

• Delhi University, Delhi

• St. Xaviers, Mumbai

• NMIMS, Mumbai

• Symbiosis International, Pune

• Christ University, Bangalore

• Mumbai University, Mumbai

Job Opportunities for Management:

There are endless opportunities in this domain- from being a Customer Relationship Manager to a Business Consultant, Business Analyst, Finance Manager, Business Developer, Brand Consultant, Marketing Manager, Operations Manager and many more! One can get into Entrepreneurship as well.

Suitable Student Personality and Interests for Management:

• Passion for business and strategic planning

• In order to make a bright career in this field, basic numeracy skills are required

• To be proactive is a must, along with an innovative mind-set.

• To draw practical, economical and effective solutions to respective problems is an essential skill set expected out of graduates from this field

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, as that is what runs the corporate world.

15. TEACHING

B.El.ED, Bachelor of Elementary Education where you can directly become a teacher to many by adhering to these training courses which is a 4 year program inclusive of practices ranging from theories of elementary education to technological tools of modern classrooms. With this 4 year integrated professional degree, graduates can either pursue a master’s or even take up teaching for standards I-VIII.

Bachelor in Education (B Ed.) is another similar course for students to practise teaching, but it is necessary for students to take this course for teaching the secondary and higher secondary! However, it is important to have a Bachelors in any subject of your interest to mark the eligibility of B Ed. Teacher recruitment in India at the Primary and Secondary level requires a national qualifying exam- Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) in order to teach in government-aided schools at Central level. Secondary Teacher Eligibility Test (STET) is another one to teach in government-aided schools at State level. If one has a Master’s degree, and want to pursue teaching at the University level, one needs to take up necessary tests for it, like that of- University Grants Commission’s National Eligibility Test (UGC NET) which should ideally be followed by PhD as the degree itself is of a broader aspect which is a mark of excellence.

Top Universities for B.El.Ed.

• LSR, Delhi

• Gargi College, Delhi

• Jesus and Mary College, Delhi

• Amity University, Noida

Top Universities for B Ed:

• Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi

• LSR, Delhi

• Kasturi Ram College of Higher Education, Delhi

• Calicut University, Calicut

Job Opportunities in Teaching:

Apart from Teaching, one can also become a Career Counselor in order to help children realise their own potential and help develop implementation plans. One can easily become a Content Writer, Researcher or an Education Developer as well. After several years of expertise, one can also become a Principal.

Student Personality and Interests for Teaching:

• If you think teaching is your forte, this is the best course out there for you.

• Interested in maintaining lesson plans and course plans best suited for children

• Must adhere to the role of a Mentor and a Guide

• Patience is a must in order to deal with diverse students

• Must be flexible in thinking and also stimulate the environment in a way that it encourages their own and their students imaginative and creative side.

Oh we have a webinar on "Career as a Teacher" as well. This webinar is with two young and cool teachers who are telling us about their life as a teacher. Hope you enjoy this one!!

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16. SOCIAL WORK

BA Social Work/BSW Have you ever felt the urge of going out of the way and helping people in need? Has it ever occurred to you that helping and contribution to society should be a profession in itself. If that is the case, then degree Social Work is worth considering. Courses like Bachelors in Social Work (BSW) and Masters in Social Work (MSW) can help one provide a base in social work as a career. Degree-seekers learn how to serve individuals, groups, families, and communities, with a focus on underserved or oppressed populations.

Top Colleges for Social Work:

• Madras Christian College, Chennai

• College of Social Work, Mumbai

• St. Joseph College, Bangalore

• Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar

• TISS, Tuljapur

• Stella Maris College, Chennai

Job Opportunities for Social Work:

The job opportunities in social work can be explored in setups like NGOs, Hospitals, Schools, Rehabilitation Centers, Mental Health Clinics, Corporates/MNCs and various other public and private sectors. However, besides working as Social Worker one can also become a Project Manager of several campaigns to help uplift the underprivileged. Options of Teaching, Research, Counseling, CSR Management are open as well.

Student Personality and Interests for Social Work:

• If you are keen on promoting policies for the betterment of the society

• You are confident, and want to lift the weaker sections of the society

• If social activism interests you, this is it for you

• Can speak about human rights and evolve on it

17. PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

BA Public Administration This course will teach you democratic values and how to integrate it into our constitution. If you want to make an educational career, this will be the best for you. Students are familiarized with the mechanisms at work, especially in government institutions and agencies and how implementations of public policies actually work. They have subjects like Accounting and Auditing, Managerial Law, Scope and Basics of Public Administration, Financial Plan, so to begin with.

Top colleges for Public Administration:

• Miranda House College, Delhi

• Fergusson College, Pune

• St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata

• Madras Christian College, Chennai

Job opportunities for Public Administration:

They may provide health education to the sectors in the society, can also become a Tax examiner, as the name suggests, is to eye upon federal, local and state governments and ensure that they receive tax from respective businesses and organisations, and are also the ones who conduct audits and collect overdue tax payments, more or less like our very own “Special 26”. Another similar job is that of a Budget Analyst, that requires to plan a public budget and prepare drafts for government oriented programs. Other job opportunities include being a Fundraising Manager at NGOs, a Consultant, Labor Management Relations Specialist, Personnel Management Specialist, Business Administrator, Social Worker or even a Teacher! And this goes without saying that you can also aspire for Civil Services.

Student Personality and Interests for Public Administration:

• Interested in Public Policy

• Public relations is your forte

• Technologically advanced and interested in making important decisions for the people and the government

• Want to improve public life and improvise on social reforms

18. HISTORY

BA/ BSc History includes analysis of important events that took place in India or all around the world and explains the principle of basic existence, that may need to be modified today in this domain, the students are made aware of the sections of the society and investigate multiple overt and covert behaviour of individuals along with the history of famous movements that took place. This can be divided into three major specialisations- Archaeology, Museology and Archival studies. At the postgraduate level, most of these courses are offered nationwide!

Top Colleges for History:

• Loyola College, Chennai

• St. Xaviers, Mumbai

• Christ University, Bangalore

• Presidency College, Chennai

• Fergusson College, Pune

• Jai Hind College, Mumbai

Job Opportunities for History:

You can become a History Expert or undertake Research on clothing, jewellery or intricate details that make up a culture, and even help the Entertainment Industry, especially in Filmmaking and Fashion culture. One can also become an Archaeologist, Historian, Public Administrator, Archivist where one preserves ancient records. You can obviously get into Civil Services! The option of Research and Teaching is always open as well. Other job roles include: Gallery Curator, Documentation Specialist, Heritage Manager, an Archaeologist or an Anthropologist of course! One can get employed in several government organisations and adhere to community development, or get into the research field, which includes international firms like WHO, UNESCO, UNICEF.

Suitable Student Personality and Interests for History:

• Affinity to learn about culture, ethnicity, era or a civilisation

• Interested in observing and working on intricate details

• Interested in Public Policy

• Keen in preserving and displaying ancient facts

• Enthusiastic about visiting Historical Spots

• Excellent presentation skills, along with oral and writing communications

19. GEOGRAPHY

BA/ Bsc Geography, as the word suggests, is an extension of everything we have studied across in our geography books, about fossils, animals, inhabitants, land and so on and so forth. They are interested in studying about topography, environment and ecology. Reminds us of Ross a little bit? But I think he pursued with a deeper humanistic understanding and pursued with a wider domain of Anthropology! However, to get into a profession, it is important for one to further take up a Masters degree in the same and specialise in professions mentioned below.

Top Colleges for Geography:

• Presidency University, Kolkata

• IP College for Women, Delhi

• Kirori Mal College, Delhi

• Miranda House, Delhi

• Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi

• Shivaji College, Delhi

Job Opportunities for Geography :

Researcher in organisations is the need of the hour where one can provide with important information about the environment and ecology and the measures to be taken to improve the surroundings. Other opportunities include: Cartographers, Environmental Consultant, Urban Planner, Tourism Officer, GIS Specialist, Demographer, Hydrologist etc.

Similar career opportunities are available for those who pursue a wider field of Anthropology, where evolution of mankind is given utmost importance.

Student Personality and Interests for Geography:

• Interests in data analysis and problem solving

• Keen about the environment and ecology

• Technologically advanced and interested in making important decisions

• Aptitude for spatial intelligence

20. PHILOSOPHY

BA/ BSc Philosophy, Immanuel Kant, but at least he tried! One of the most beautiful subjects that Arts has to offer is this, where reason, logic and existence are questioned and the construct of languages and knowledge is deconstructed. It is concerned about questions on moral subjectivity, and reasoning, art and society.

Top Colleges for Philosophy:

• Lady Sriram College, Delhi

• Christ University, Bangalore

• Hans Raj College, Delhi

• Fergusson College, Pune

• Jai Hind College, Mumbai

Job Opportunities for Philosophy:

After such programs, one can indulge in Research or become a Lecturer as well. If one wants to step into the corporate world, the one with this degree can get into HR, Public Service, Social Work, Law, Public Administration, or even Sales. One can also invest in media related profiles- Journalist, PR and Advertising Executive!

Suitable Student Personality and Interests for Philosophy:

• Highly interested in questioning the basis of existence

• Keen about reading spirituality and religion

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Interested in public service and social Work as well

21. CRIMINOLOGY

BA Criminology - It’s application is based on the occurrence of crime and includes subjects of forensic science, police science, and criminal psychology, and has a huge scope- be it private or public spaces- from police officers to a corrections officer, FBI, CBI, or even work like our favourite and the most famous ACP Pradyuman! The course primarily aims to familiarise students with today’s scenario in terms of corruption from political, social and economic point of view and deal with the same in a competent manner.

Top Colleges for Criminology:

• Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Chennai

• School of Social Work, Roshni Nilaya, University of Mangalore, Mangalore

• Institute of Distance Education, University of Madras, Chennai

• Directorate of Distance and Continuing Education, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tamil Nadu

Job Opportunities for Criminology:

As far as job opportunities are concerned, Crime Investigator, Crime Scene Analyst, Medical Investigation Officer, Private Detectives, Crime Laboratory Analyst, Social Worker, Prison Manager and Crime Researcher are some of the profiles you can look upon, where analysis and investigations of private or commercial information is to be provided! One may also plan a career in Civil Services via UPSC.

Suitable Student Personality and Interests for Criminology:

• If you have a sense of justice, this is it for you

• Good communication skills are a requirement

• If you are analytical and interested in investigations, this course will suit you the best

• If you aim to become like Sherlock, and the best detective agent, apply for this one

Most of these 21 courses require qualifying of 10+2 with 50-55% aggregate and above from a recognized school which has a specialised board. Apart from that, a major difference between BA and Bsc degree is that the former relates to social sciences and the latter is with respect to technical scientific and empirical research based methods.

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Conclusion:

It is important that you now break the myth that Arts stream has nothing to offer, as it clearly offers a LOT of interesting opportunities out there for you to explore yourself and maintain your self-efficacy into something that you do love. We hope you find this article is helpful and gives you idea of all the trending fields in Humanities and Arts. Feel free to reach out to us for further queries at info@merakicounselling.in.

Still confused? Plan a career counselling session in order to find your Meraki, but make sure you do what you love. Do not fall prey to peer pressure, or the parental one. Have a conversation with them and be competent about your decisions. All the very best!