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HUMANITIES
Work opportunities in the field of humanities
THE PROFESSION
Right from archaeology to language, geography and to history, the Humanities covers it all.
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Archaeologist: |
An archaeologist excavates, preserves, and studies artefacts of recent and age-old, and to understand the civilization they belong to. Understanding the civilization means knowing as much as possible about their lifestyles, the religion they follow, method of trading, agriculture, cultural influences, architecture, art etc. One major aspect of an archaeologist is the epigraph this involves taking ink impressions of ancient inscriptions on copper plates, rocks, monuments etc. An archaeologist finds the artefacts and a curator interprets the excavation. Another area of work consists of numismatics, which is the study of old coins, paper coins, medals and knowing their purpose. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 with Arts/Humanities subjects -> B.A. in History/Archaeology M.A. in Archaeology.
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Anthropologist |
Anthropologists study about the origins of human beings--- their physical personalities, evolutionary history, racial categorizations, historical and present day geographic distribution, group relationships and socio- cultural history. They want to know the origin of the concept of society - how thoughts originated, how they lived in earlier times and how one can use those living skills in the societies we live in. Anthropology thus is a study and interpretation of people belonging to diverse cultures and geographical locations all around the world |
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- 10+2 in Biological Sciences -> B.Sc. in Anthropology -> M.Sc. in Anthropology
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- 10+2 in any stream -> BA in Anthropology -> MA in Anthropology.
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Cartographer |
Maps that are used for geographical illustrations, as road guides, for weather forecast etc. have been drawn accurately by cartographers. This is the art and science of making maps. Today, at the advent of technology, maps are made through computerized cartography. |
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- 10+2 -> BA/B.Sc with geography related subjects Diploma in Cartography.
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Economist |
An Economist studies the economic conditions of a country in comparison to the world. They also analyse and understand the changes in the buying patterns of the consumers, along with making future projections and advising on corrective actions in the financial, monetary and economic policies. |
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- 10+2 in any stream ->BA/B.Sc. in Economics -> M.A/M.Sc. in Economics OR
- 10+2 in any stream -> Graduation in any subject -> Master of Business Economics OR
- 10+2 Physics, Chemistry, Biology -> B.Sc. in Agricultural Science, M.Sc. in Agricultural Economics OR
- 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths -> B.Sc. in Maths/Statistics, M.Sc. in Maths/Statistics -> M.Tech in Quantitative Economics.
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Geographer |
Geographers study the constituents of earth, nature of landmass, its atmosphere and inhabitants. They are involved in the study of various regions of earth and the difference in climate across the earth. They also study the earth's resources like minerals and water, distribution of resources over region and its utilization, human and animal population across the earth includes local weather conditions and the seasonal progression, global monitoring of environment and weather forecasting. A geographer is also involved in land surveying and drawing of maps. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> BA/B.Sc. in Geography -> MA/M.Sc. in Geography
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Heritage Management |
The study of conserving, managing, preserving monuments and archaeological sites, would be a part of heritage and conserving monuments. One could join as an assistant archaeologist in any state government conservation agency or work as a curator in a museum. |
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- 10+2 in any stream, Bachelor's in Humanities/Sciences -> Master's or PG in Heritage Management.
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Historian |
A Historian is involved in collecting evidence from the past, studying and describing past civilizations, societies, culture, lifestyle, customs, values, warfare technology and economy. They research on how human beings lived through the ages since the beginning of its origin. |
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10+2 in any stream -> BA / MA in History
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Librarian |
The librarian’s job involves ensuring that books, periodicals, journals, magazines, newspaper, microfilms, radio and videotapes and even multimedia CDROMS are arranged in a systematic and logical manner so that they can be accessed conveniently. They maintain records of all the resources and track their movement. |
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- Bachelor's in any subject Bachelor of Library & Information Science OR
- Master's degree in any subject -> Associateship course in Information Science/Mastery of Library & Information Science.
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Political Scientist |
Political science is the study of origin, development and operation of political systems and public policy. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> BA in Political Science
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Population Scientist |
A Population Scientist researches on subjects such as demographic factors affecting child feeding and its impact on fertility, reproductive behavior of teenagers, factors affecting decline in sex ratio, population dynamics and development, community influence on individual level of fertility and morality, demographic transition and so on. |
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- 10+2 in any stream -> Graduation in Social science (Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Geography, etc.) -> Postgraduation in Population Studies
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- 10+2 in any stream -> Graduation in Social Science (Economics, Sociology, Social Work, Geography, etc.) -> MA in Social Science (Economics, Sociology, Geography, etc.) Postgraduation in Population Studies.
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Psychologist |
A Psychologist aims to understand what constitutes normal brain function and behaviour. They traditionally study both normal and abnormal functioning and also treat patients with mental and emotional problems. Psychologists are also beginning to understand and share opinions about artistic products and experiences. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream BA/B.Sc. in Psychology -> MA/M.Sc. in Psychology.
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Public Administration |
Public Administration deals with studying and analysing the factors contributing to the administration in various societies: ancient and modern, developing and developed, etc. As a Public Administrator, your responsibility includes not only public concerns but also developing public policies. |
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- 10+2 in any stream B.A. in Public Administration -> Masters/ PG/Certificate Course in Public Administration
- 10+2 in any stream -> Graduation in any stream preferably Social Sciences -> Masters/PG/Certificate course in Public Administration.
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Social Worker |
A Social Worker is trained professionally to take a holistic view of social problems before tackling them. They serve in variety of settings from rural interior parts of the country to urban settings. They are even found working with prison inmates , juvenile delinquents, and mentally disturbed people. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> Bachelor of Social Work OR
- 10+2 in any stream -> Graduation in any subject -> Master of Social Work.
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Sociologist |
Sociologists can specialize in families, adolescence, children, urban community, education, health and medicine, ageing and life course, work and occupations. They can also specialize in science and technology, economics, social inequality social class, race relations, sports, culture, politics, military, peace, and war, crime social movements and any other area of human organization. |
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- 10+2 in any stream -> BA/B.Sc. in Sociology -> MA in Sociology OR
- 10+2 in any stream -> BA/B.Sc. Ph.D in Sociology OR
- 10+2 in any stream -> BA/B.Sc. in Economics -> MA/M.Sc. in Economics ->Ph.D. in Sociology.
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Teacher |
The teacher's job includes planning, designing, implementing lessons and maintaining classroom discipline. They work as school teachers, a special education teacher, adult vocational education trainer or a college professor. |
| Eligiblity:
- Class 10 -> Diploma in Education/Primary Teacher Training Course OR
- Graduation in any subject -> Bachelor of Education OR
- Graduation in any subject -> Postgraduation -> NET/SET examination.
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Linguist |
A Linguist is an expert in origin, evolution, development, and contemporary forms of various languages. They research to find out the latest developments in different languages and provide vital inputs for further development. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> BA in Literature -> MA in Literature -> Ph.D in Linguistics (optional)
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Literature Teacher, Editor, Critique |
The options in this field are varied, right from being employed by online search engines to hard copy literature required by companies. Journalism, Public relations, Mass communication, travel and tourism could be off shoot careers. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> BA in Literature -> MA in Literature -> Ph.D in Linguistics (optional)
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Philosophy Teacher |
Philosophy is linked to every aspect of life be it business, medicine, education, law, social science etc. Hence the options available are varied. You could get into literature, politics, society, religion and the like. |
| Eligiblity:
- 10+2 in any stream -> BA in Philosophy -> MA in Philosophy
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Work Opportunities in the field of humanities
- The Archaeological Survey of India hires many archaelogists, curators etc. You can find work with museums, art restoration, fine arts, etc.
- If you specialise in Forensic anthropology you’ll find yourself in police departments in their forensic laboratory both in State and Central police forces.
- Teach at schools & colleges and even write a book.
- Work in the Ministry of urban & rural development.
- Research institutions and University Departments: Organisation like CMIE (Center for Monitoring Indian Economy), NCAER (National Council for Applied Economic Research), etc. in both the government and private sector utilize the Services of an Economist for research.
- Government Ministries and departments like Ministry of Environment, Ministry of Urban development and autonomous organizations under them.
- University departments and colleges, Research organizations like National Geophysical Research Institute, Hyderabad and National Institute of Oceanography, Goa.
- Then there are libraries maintained by newspapers and other business houses as well as clubs, trusts and other such private libraries and foreign embassies that employ librarians.
- Public affairs organisations, research organisations, courting firms employ students with a background in political science.
- Work with NGO’s to improve the socio economic situation in India
- Population Studies offers opportunities to work with international aid agencies like USAID, population Council, Ford Foundation UNFPA,Care etc.
- Central Government offices like the Census Office, Registrar General and Census Commission and Ministry of Family Welfare also employ students specialising in Population Studies.
- While most psychologists work directly with patients, they are increasingly being hired by corporates, various branches of government, and educational institutions.
- In some sectors, sociologists work closely with economists, political scientists, anthropologists, psychologists, social workers, and others, reflecting a growing appreciation of sociology’s contributions to interdisciplinary analysis and action.
- Since its subject matter is intrinsically fascinating, sociology offers valuable preparation for careers in journalism, politics, public relations, business, or public administration – fields that involve investigative skills and working with diverse groups.
- Teachers can switch their careers for positions where communication skills are important. Marketing, writing, and research careers, online teaching are some of the options.
- With Language, you could work as a translator either in newspapers, publication houses, multi national companies, Beauty pageants, discussion forums, group summits, etc. Bilingual secretaries are in demand with more and more firms.
- If employed with a radio station you’ll work with a small team of people, listen to broadcasts from overseas stations, noting and translating important material and making transcriptions for news service.
- Interpreters and translators generally work as freelancers as there is no organized recruitment structure and most often the job is task specific.
- Research and teaching are the main job opportunities in Religious Studies and philosophy besides writing for various newspapers and publication houses. You could also conduct workshops.
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