What is Liberal Arts? Scope and Career opportunities

What is Liberal Arts?

What is Liberal Arts?
It is one of the oldest subjects in the world. It refers to certain areas of literature, languages, art history, music history, philosophy, history, mathematics, psychology, and science.

 

A liberal education is an approach to college learning, that empowers individuals and prepares them to deal with complexity, diversity, and change

Liberal Arts is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study.

Branches of Liberal Arts:

  • English
  • Economics
  • Business Studies
  • Media Studies
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Biology
  • Political Science & Public Policy
  • Mathematics & Statistics
  • Computer Science

What is the scope of Liberal Arts?
There is limitless scope for students of Liberal Arts. Liberal arts degree would help you in the preparation for work in a variety of sectors.

A liberal arts degree focuses on interdisciplinary learning that connects math to literature, language to science.

What are the career options for Liberal Arts:
As it explained earlier, it covers topics like, literature, mathematics, science and philosophy. Graduates from these may be opted careers in business, science, sales or management and many more.

One can search career options in research, writing, social work, publishing, journalism, library operations, accounting, teaching, fundraising, business, private, public, civil services, NGOs, academics, marketing, government, business, engineering sectors and more.

What are the job roles for Liberal Arts?

  • Professor
  • Lecturer
  • Activities Assistant
  • Activities Director
  • Administrator
  • Case Manager
  • Church Pastor
  • Community Advocate
  • Public Welfare Social Worker
  • Media Instructor

Who can study this course?

  • Candidates who have passed 10+2 examination in any discipline are eligible to pursue this course.
  • Candidates who have passed Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts can pursue master's degree in Liberal Arts in Indian and foreign universities.

Top Colleges / Universities in India offering Liberal Arts:

  • Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts
  • Jindal School of Liberal Arts and Humanities
  • Apeejay Stya University
  • Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University
  • Foundation for Liberal and Management Education

Top Colleges / Universities in abroad offering Liberal Arts:

  • Harvard University
  • Bristol University
  • University of Kent
  • University College London
  • Quest University Canada
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