Scope of studying B.A Programme from DU

B.A Programme is a famous course in Delhi University. Course allows you to study combination of subjects and is mostly opted by students who are indecisive of their career. B.A Programme have subjects like English,Hindi, Political science, Economics and History. For students who are still confused about future prospects of this course, here are some career avenues one can go for.

• After graduation from B.A Progrmme, most of students go for further studies i.e.post-graduation in courses like B.Ed. or M.A. There are number of opportunities after M.A in Education. After this course, candidates are eligible for PGT jobs, elementary and secondary principal ships in private and government schools.  After qualifying NET/SET in education candidate are also eligible for university level teaching jobs in private and government institutions whereas a degree of B.Ed. can give lead to a profession of teacher in government or private school only.

• Another post graduate degree that students go for is MBA. MBA offers you jobs in private/ government financial institutes.

• After completing graduation, students are eligible to apply for civil service examinations and also get eligible to apply for Bank PO exams.They can apply in Union public service communication for posts like IPS, IAS, IFS, Indian defense service.

• If candidate have studied subjects like English,Hindi, history and political science in graduation, they can help in making a career in field of Law. Since these subject act as basic for law course, student can seamlessly go for law field which is highly respected profession. Even Law as a career has experienced staggering growth and students are drifting toward this profession.

• Masters in professional courses like hotel management, fashion designing, mass communication and journalism or social work can open door toward more career avenues. Decision to pursue any of them should entirely depend on interest of candidate.

• A B.A. graduate can also look for computer certified courses. Many certifications like web designing,Animations, coral draw etc. can help you in getting job/profession in media industry where you can use your skills or IT industry where you can help in terms of graphics and web designing.

• Another option one can think of, is pursuing a course related to guidance and counseling. For this you need to learn about different career counseling tests and guide students towards choosing a career option in future. Important aspect here is aspirant would have to keep themselves updated every time about different career options and changes happening in career zone.

Before you choose career option, you should review your strengths (aptitude) and interests. Choose your potential career options based on your aptitude, interest and personality traits.For example, going for journalism or fashion designing without interest or passion in them won’t take you long in that career.