Jobs in the Humanities and Social Sciences are careers that focus on observing and responding to trends in human behavior. Such jobs typically appear in relation to fields that place an emphasis on understanding human interaction, such as History, the Arts and Sociology.
There are also Humanities and Social Sciences jobs in areas like Economics and Communications, as these practices explore human behavior in terms of how people use resources and interact with each other. There are diverse course in Poddar International College and has UG and PG courses in Humanities. In this article we will highlight top five careers in Humanities.
Psychologist
Students of Psychology may pick from various specialities after studying the fundamentals, such as Clinical Psychology, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Behavioral Neuro-science, Counselling Psychology, etc. Psychology can be used in a wide range of sectors, including health, sports, organizations, media, forensics, etc. Moreover, graduates of this field are most commonly employed as Counsellors, Research Analysts, Clinical Psychologists, Child Psychologists, Human Resource Specialists, Lecturers/Professors, Life Coaches, Career Counsellors, Substance Abuse Counsellors, Family Therapists, Forensic Psychologists and other related positions. Poddar International College offers UG course in Psychology.
Lawyer
Lawyer is another in-demand profession in the humanities who are well-versed in the country's legal system and can provide sound advice to individuals and businesses on various legal issues. As a lawyer, you'll be able to assist people, businesses, non-profit organizations, and the government avoid legal issues. A wide range of choices is available, including Litigation (courtroom battles), Corporate Counsel, and Indian Legal Services. Working in legal companies, publishing or teaching at Law Schools are all options open to you.

Public Relations Manager
Public relations managers respond to the customers’ concerns to maintain the company’s reputation. Moreover, a public relations manager helps the company benefit from the exposure. This exposure comes in the form of sponsored events. In addition, communication and good writing skills gained through a humanities degree are essential to landing a position as a Public Relations Manager.

Journalist
A Bachelor’s degree in journalism is typically required to become a journalist. However, a degree in Humanities will also do the job. This degree will prepare you with all the necessary communication and analytical skills to become a Journalist. As a Humanities student, you will learn how to analyze events and gather and verify data. Moreover, you’ll learn one of the most important skills of a successful Journalist.

Social Worker
Social workers may engage with a wide range of people and families to address challenges such as poverty, unemployment, and educational attainment. As a Social Worker, you might work with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that cater to various target audiences, corporations engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and healthcare facilities like rehabilitation centers. The students of Poddar International College have opportunity to participate in NSS activities on themes like Environment Protection, Poverty Alleviation, Girl Child Safety, Women Empowerment, Healthcare, Road Safety, etc.

The subjects in Humanities cultivate creativity, help deepen understanding of foreign languages and cultures, foster critical thinking, create a sense of civic responsibility and increase political awareness.