
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

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

Anthropology Specialisations
- Cultural Anthropology
Biological Anthropology
Linguistic Anthropology
Anthropology of Religion
Cultural Anthropology of Religion
Forensic Anthropology

Languages and Linguistics
- French
German
Spanish
Chinese/Mandarin
Persian
Pushto
Arabic
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Turkish
Urdu
Italian

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