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Humanities

Humanities
Humanities include a range of disciplines that give prominence to the study of humanity and society throughout time from an analytical and critical viewpoint. In this discipline, students study human society, ideologies, beliefs, and also how humanity conveys itself in the form of art, language, religion, and culture. Humanities degree programs are designed for students who want to know more about humanity and the development of society and culture.

Humanities subjects emphasise creative expression rather than routine learning. They expose their learners to new ideas and opinions and help them perceive the world more differently and clearly. They also nurture open-mindedness and flexibility to interact and understand societies. Students will be blessed with cultural knowledge and a sense of social awareness. Furthermore, humanities contribute to building a wide range of skills like communication, research, critical thinking, problem-solving, decision making, leadership, organisation skills, and the ability to work independently as well as in a team.

The most popular majors in Humanities include:

Area/ethnic studies
Archaeology
Anthropology
Cultural Studies
English
Ethnic and Gender studies
History
Language and Linguistics
Philosophy
Theology and Religious Studies
Library and Information Science

STUDY LEVELS

Students pursuing a Humanities degree can choose to major in any of the subjects that fall under this broad field. Along with these, students can also opt for a diploma or certificate course to nurture and develop their potentialities and capabilities to become professionals in the field.

Some common degrees that interested candidates may pursue are:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in English Language and Literature
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Philosophy
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in History and Social Studies
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
Ph.D.

SPECIALISATIONS

Humanities are a broad discipline that includes a variety of subjects. Students can choose to major in any of the subjects, each of which offers several fields of specialisation for them to choose from. These are:

Theology and Religious Studies Specialisations
Islamic Studies | Christian Studies | Buddhist Studies | Comparative Studies | Hindu Studies
Jain Studies | Cultural Studies | Religious Education | Ministry | Mission | Divinity

English Specialisations
Communicative English | English Literature | Functional English | English Literature and Theatre Studies

Philosophy Specialisations
Metaphysics | Epistemology | Ethics | Aesthetics | Political Philosophy | Logic |
Philosophy of Science | Philosophy of Mind | Philosophy of Language

History Specialisations
Ancient Culture | Ancient History and Archaeology
Islamic History | Islamic History and Culture
Ancient History | History and Archaeology
History of Art | History of Fine Arts | Theology in History of Christianity | History of Art and Culture

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Archaeology Specialisations

    Ethnic-Archaeology
    Environmental Archaeology
    Battlefield Archaeology
    Archaeozoology
    Experimental Archaeology
    Urban Archaeology
    Marine Archaeology
    Archaeobotany
    Geoarchaeology
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Anthropology Specialisations

    Cultural Anthropology
    Biological Anthropology
    Linguistic Anthropology
    Anthropology of Religion
    Cultural Anthropology of Religion
    Forensic Anthropology
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Languages and Linguistics

    French
    German
    Spanish
    Chinese/Mandarin
    Persian
    Pushto
    Arabic
    Japanese
    Korean
    Russian
    Turkish
    Urdu
    Italian
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EMPLOYABILITY

Employment opportunities are abundant. A degree in Humanities can be employed in a number of fields including journalism and publishing, advertising, international relations, human resources, teaching, and even politics (does politics have academic requirements?).

Popular jobs for graduates with a degree in Humanities include:

Journalist
Content Strategist
Content Director Or Manager
Technical Writer Or Editor
Managing Editor
Proposal Writer
Teacher/Professor/Lecturer
Data History Analyst
Research Fellow
Curriculum Design Consultant
Subject Matter Expert
Archaeologist
Culture Resource Manager
Linguist
Social Worker
Archivist
Museum Professional
Administrative Officer
Counsellor
Proof-reader
Translator
Heritage Manager

Graduates may be recruited by agencies like:

Forensic Science Departments Historical Societies World Health Organization
National Museum UNESCO India Educational Institutions
Consulting Services Embassies/Consulates
Tourism Industry

Sub-disciplines

SUB-DISCIPLINES

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