Overview

The study of humans from an individual, cultural, social, and experiential perspective is known as the humanities. Studies in humanities aid in our comprehension of the world, others, and ourselves. History, philosophy, and religion, as well as modern and ancient languages and literature, the fine and performing arts, media, and cultural studies, can all be studied in humanities classes. A humanistic education makes understanding, appreciating, and producing literature, theatre, and art easier.

As a humanities student, you will improve your analytical and problem-solving abilities and critical skills like writing and research abilities. In addition, students interested in learning more about humanity and the development of society and culture should enrol in humanities degree programs. It broadens students' perspectives on the world by exposing them to novel viewpoints and concepts.

Through the various sub-disciplines of humanities, we can improve the world by learning about ourselves. For instance, learning about history teaches us lessons about how to deal with the future and helps us comprehend where we have come from. English literature assists us with investigating the extraordinary topics of human collaboration and better seeing one another. Philosophy assists us with thinking great, morally, and sensibly. Understanding political processes and their effects will help us comprehend how social and political change takes place, and studying sociology will assist us in learning human behaviour, culture, and society's workings.

Humanity degrees can be used in many different fields of work, including education, business, government, and law, among others. Additionally, the soft skills you will acquire, such as research, communication, and critical thinking, will attract employers from every industry.

Study Levels

Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Economics, English, Ethnic and Gender Studies, History, Language and Linguistics, Psychology, Theology, and Religious Studies are some majors for students pursuing a humanities degree. Admission in humanities is available at the following levels: 

      BA English Language and Literature

·      BA Political Science

·      BA Economics

·      BA History

·      BA Sociology

·      BA Geography

·      BA Philosophy

·      BA Psychology

·      MA English

·      MA Economics

·      MA Sociology

·      MA Philosophy

·      MA Political Science

·      MA History

·      MA Geography

·      MA Psychology

·      Ph.D.

Specialisations

The humanities stream, regarded as the most adaptable career path, offers a wealth of courses and specialisations after 12th grade. Specialisation in humanities encompasses a wide range of topics and subfields. In addition, each subject has a variety of specialisation options for students to choose from. Some of these are:

Anthropology Specializations:

·      Anthropology & Archaeology

·      Cultural Anthropology

·      Economic Anthropology

·      Social Anthropology

·      Ethnography

·      Folklore

Economics Specialisations:

·      Economic Development

·      Environmental Economics

·      Financial Economics

·      International Economics

·      Macroeconomics

·      Microeconomics

·      Agricultural Economics

·      Banking & Finance

History Specialisations:

·      Cultural & Intellectual History

·      South Asian History

·      US History

·      Western Europe History

·      Ancient History

·      Economic History

·      Modern History

Law Specializations:

·      Criminal Law

·      Environmental Law

·      Health Law

·      Human Rights

·      Information Technology Law

·      Intellectual Property Law

·      International Law

Literature Specialisations:

·      Classics

·      English Language & Literature

·      Poetry

·      Modern Literature

·      Celtic Languages, Literature & Linguistics

·      Comparative Literature

Political Science Specializations:

·      Gender Politics and Feminism

·      Peace Studies/Conflict Resolution

·      Human Rights

·      International Relations

·      Public Administration/Public Policy

Psychology Specialisations:

·      Clinical Child Psychology

·      Clinical Psychology

·      Mental Health Counselling

·      Forensic Psychology

·      Psychometrics

Public Administration Specializations:

·      Public Affairs

·      Public Relations

·      Local Government Management

·      Homeland Security

Sociology Specialisations:

·      Clinical Sociology

·      Cultural Sociology

·      Social Organizations, Structure & Institutions

·      Statistics (Sociological)

Geography Specialisations:

·      Cartography

·      Climatology

·      Geology

·      Geophysics & Seismology

Arts Specializations:

·      Design & Visual Communication

·      Arts Folk & Traditional Arts

·      Arts Historic Preservation & Conservation

Skill sets

A wide range of skills and competencies that will be useful in their careers in the future are available to students interested in humanities. The abilities that students can gain from these courses, whether they are concentrating on history, sociology, or political science, are:

·      Research Skills

·      Creative thinking

·      Communication skills

·      Analytical and critical thinking skills

·      Writing skills

Employability

Humanities careers can be highly creative and very interesting. Employability in humanities is not limited, contrary to popular belief. There are numerous humanities career options available to students. Humanities students frequently experiment with ideas, honing skills necessary for employment in various industries. Students who decide to work in the humanities field have a lot of exposure to social and cultural issues. Picking the humanities as a career and investigating social issues of individuals all around the globe can assist students with growing their comprehension and ways of behaving as individuals. Students can rapidly land positions as educators of foreign languages, social workers, and numerous other job roles.

A major in humanities can prepare you for jobs that require creativity, communication, planning, problem-solving, and teaching. However, it is also essential to remember that the humanities have practical applications in business and economics. Popular jobs for graduates with a degree in humanities include:

·      Psychologist

·      Lawyer

·      Social Worker

·      Hospitality Professional

·      Teacher/Lecturer/Professor

·      Diplomat

·      Journalist

·      Administrative Officer

·      Editor/Content Writer

·      Archaeologist

·      Advertising/PR Manager

·      Linguist

·      Translator

·      UN Representative

The different jobs worldwide with a degree in humanities are as follows:

·  Archivist

·  Librarian

·  Curator

·  Teacher

·  Technical Writer

·  Historian

·  Graphic Designer

·  Social Worker

·  Archaeologist

·  Lawyer

·  Public Relations

·  Human Resources

·  Psychologist

·  Event Management

·  Art Director

·  Copy Writing

·  Film Director

·  Social Work

·  Marketing

·  Travel Agency Executive

·  Linguist

·  Historian

·  Art Director

Fees

Fees in humanities courses can vary from one institution to the next, depending on the region and the course of study.

·  India: Undergraduate degree ranges from INR 4,000– INR 65,000 (annually). Postgraduate degree ranges from INR 4,000 – INR 80,000 (annually). Doctorate degree INR 15,000 – INR 20,000 (annually)

·  Australia: Undergraduate degree ranges from AUD 15,000 – AUD 33,000 (annually). Postgraduate degree ranges from AUD 14,000 – AUD 37,000 (annually). Doctorate degree AUD 14,000 – AUD 37,000 (annually)

·  Canada: Undergraduate degree ranges from CAD 28,000– CAD 35,000. Postgraduate degree ranges from CAD 15,000 – CAD 30,000. Doctorate degree CAD 7,000 – CAD 12,000 (annually)

·  UK: Undergraduate degree ranges from GBP 10,000 - GBP 38,000 (annually). Postgraduate degree GBP 11,000 – GBP 32,000 (annually). Doctorate degree GBP 3,000 – GBP 18,000 (annually)

·  USA: Undergraduate degree ranges from USD 20,000 – USD 40,000 (annually). Postgraduate degree USD 20,000 – USD 45,000 (annually). Doctorate degree USD 28,000 – USD 40,000 (annually)

·  New Zealand: Undergraduate degree ranges from NZD 22,000 – NZD 32,000 (annually). Postgraduate degree NZD 26,000 – NZD 37,000 (annually). Doctorate degree NZD 7,000 – NZD 10,000 (annually)

· Ireland: Undergraduate degree ranges from EUR 10,000 – EUR 25,000 (annually). Postgraduate degree EUR 10,000 – EUR 35,000 (annually). Doctorate degree EUR 6,000 – EUR 10,000 (annually)