Thinking which course / career option to pursue after completing your Bachelors in Arts (BA) ?  Well , Amit Book Depot via this article will help you clear all your doubts regarding the best courses and jobs and wonderful career options which can be achieved after BA ( Post Graduate Courses / Private Jobs / Government Jobs including High Paying Jobs ( Government as well as Private)  and Examinations to get in there and much more ! So , Stay Tuned !

 

 

 

COURSES OPTIONS AFTER BA

After Pursuing your Bachelors in Arts Stream, you have different courses/streams/career options to choose from (all are equally good) . The Options are highlighted below:

 

OPTION 1 – POST GRADUATE COURSES:

Graduation in Arts Stream opens up a list of wide variety of post graduate courses to be done ; Some of the best are highlighted below :

 

a)   Master of Arts (MA)

A two-year program : Master of Arts offers graduates a wide range of fields such as English, Hindi, Political Science, Journalism, Mass Communication, Regional and Foreign Languages, Fine Arts, Media, History, Philosophy and many more .

After achieving a MA degree, you are now qualified for M.Phil as well as doctoral programs.

 

b)  Bachelor of Law (LLB)

Bachelor of Law or LLB can be one of the best options for those who want to make their career in LAW , after BA.

A Program of 3 years tenure  it delivers detailed understanding and knowledge on topics like Jurisprudence, Environmental Law, Arbitration, Law of Insurance, Consumer Protection Act, etc. Upon completing the course ( LLB ) , you are eligible to  pursue LLM or  start your own practice or can even work in  any sector – government or private .

 

c)   Master of Business Administration ( MBA )

It is a common doubt among graduates that “ Can I Do MBA After BA ? “ Well, Yes ! You can pursue MBA with a BA degree as well . MBA is  one of the most popular and desired career option as completing MBA from a good university opens up the door of ample opportunities into getting High Paying – Lucrative Jobs in Private Sector .

 

d)  Bachelor of Education ( B.Ed)

If you are one of those who want to live their life and career as a teacher, Bachelor of Education [BEd] is also one of the courses after BA which you can pursue .

Running for a  duration of 3-4 years, ICT, Pedagogy of a School Subject etc would be taught to you in detail . After completing a BEd course, you can appear for several teaching aptitude tests such as TET, CTET, etc. and on successfully clearing it, you can pursue teaching profiles in any of the primary and secondary schools.

 

OPTION 2 – POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA COURSES AFTER BA:

Diploma courses after Graduation is another WONDERFUL option for those wanting to study short-length courses after Bachelor of Arts. These are a full-time postgraduate course running for a period of 6-12 months and is considered equivalent to MA degree programs because it imparts sufficient knowledge and skills in your chosen field but within a shorter duration. Some of the major options you can choose from are mentioned below :

 

a) Digital Marketing:

If you have interest in Digital / Social Media Marketing ( Facebook / Instagram marketing ) or interest in Search Engine Optimization ( SEO ) , then PGD in Digital Marketing is the one for you !

 

b) International Business:

PGD in International Business is one another great and popular choice among students . In this course , they are taught export- import policies, documentation, international finance, and functioning of various financial institutes and the banking sector along with international commercial law, business environment, India’s foreign trade policies, nuances of international marketing and much more !

 

c) Hotel Management:

The PGD in Hotel Management diploma course prepares a student for the hospitality industry. It develops all the essential skills and qualities related to food and beverage preparation, handling hotel operations, management of personnel and resources and much more !

 

d) Business Management:

PGD in Business Management is equivalent to an MBA or PGDM.  This course involves the theoretical and practical learning of different areas of management . It focuses on improving the overall skills of a student in all functional areas of management and enhances their managerial skills through the improvement in  their analytical abilities, general awareness and problem-solving attitude.

 

e) Finance:

 PG Diploma in Finance course covers critical learning such as international finance and merges, working capital management, and acquisition among others.

 

f) Human Resources:

The Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management (PGDHRM) is a 2 years full-time program including 4 semesters of study and projects and is the highest quality program in the area of Human Resources Management. It provides eligible, suitanable and competent HR professionals with sufficient knowledge of business to all industrial sectors.

 

g) Fashion Designing:

Gaining popularity nowadays , PGD in Fashion Designing course is designed to impart the in-depth knowledge of the fashion designing industry along with the technicalities. The course introduces basic design principles including proportion and colour, basic figure, technical drawings, sewing techniques, tools used, garment and clothing details etc.

 

h) Interior Designing:

PGD in Interior Designing inculcates the knowledge of interior designing,  from understanding the building material, interpreting floor plans, drawing and design fundamentals, 3-dimensional visualization of space, and construction services to all related software/tools, acoustics, lighting, parametric modelling, and client presentations.It focuses on the overall development of sensory perception towards interior design material and designs.

 

There are many more Post Graduate Diploma Options available after BA . But the Above mentioned were some of the best ones !

 

Amit Book Depot will soon publish a detailed article on each “Postgraduate Diploma Course” .

 

OPTION 03 – DESIGNING AND FINE ARTS COURSES AFTER BA:

For people interested more in being artistic and prefer jobs which enhance their creative skills , there are different specialized design and Fine Arts courses available for BA graduates that you must consider.

 

You can choose from MDes to Master of Fine Arts (MFA), dozens of specializations are offered to you under these programs which are very popular among students nowadays! These programmes are perfect for those wanting to have a creative and artistic use of their time and enjoy life enhancing their creative skills and potential . Some of the great specialisation offered under master’s level design programmes are: Industrial Design , Design Computing , Architectural Design , Fashion and Textile Design , Shoe Designing ,Leather Designing , Graphic Designing , House Design etc.

 

Amit Book Depot will soon publish a detailed article on each “designing and fine arts courses” .

 

 

Now We shall discuss what are the Best Available Career Choices after doing Graduation in Arts Stream ( Bachelor of Arts) :

Lucrative Career Options After BA:

There are many lucrative career options available for A BA Graduate ; he can choose among the following career options ( according to his own interests and needs ) :

 

A Career in ( Any of the Following Streams )

• Business Management
• Advertising / Broadcast / Journalism and Mass Communication
• Law
• Library and Information Science
• Business Process Outsourcing Units
• Policing / Civil Services
• Professional Writing
• Public Administration
• Film Editing and Direction
• Public Planning
• Graphics and Printing Industry 
• Religious Studies / International Relations
• Social Work / Community Service and much more!

 

 

HIGH-PAYING JOBS AFTER BA:

Thought You might need an Engineering Degree from a reputed College or IIT  , or MBA From IIM or other reputed colleges in order to live a financially sound life  ? Well No , because  Bachelor of Arts can also be very rewarding as following are the jobs which one can easily achieve after BA .

 

OPTION 1 – GOVERNMENT JOB/S AFTER BA:

The Most Desired and Satisfying Career options after BA are available in : Government Sector .

 

 Almost all the Government Exams are Conducted every year and therefore the student gets ample opportunities to prove their skills and enter the Government Sector :

 

a) Civil Services Exam:

Every Year Conducted By Union Public Service Commission at All India Level , Civil Services Examination can be given after BA and provide the opportunity to get one of the best and most prestigious jobs in Government Sector ; Indian Administrative Service ( IAS ) , Indian Police Service ( IPS ) , Indian Foeign Service ( IFS ) , Indian Revenue Service ( IRS ) etc .

 

b) State PSC Exams:

Similar to UPSC CSE , the State Public Service Commissions conduct recruitment exams which act as an entry point for prestigious services in the state administration.

 

c) SSC exams:

After the Civil Services Exam , another great opportunity to enter into the government sector is via SSC Exams . Staff Selection Commission ( SSC ) conducts Exams – SSC Combined Graduate Level ( Officer Level Posts ) , SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level ( SSC CHSL – Assistant Level / Clerk Posts ) , SSC Multi Tasking Staff ( SSC MTS ) every year .

 

d) Indian Railways (RRB exams):

If you are one of those , fond of railways or desire to work “only” in railways , Well , RRB Conducts Exams – RRB NTPC , RRB Group D , RRB JE etc .

 

e) Defence Services:

Defence exams offer prestigious, dignified and lucrative career opportunities. Most of the defence exams in India are conducted by the UPSC – Union Public Service Commission. They are : CAPF ( Central Armed Police Force ) , CDS ( Combined Graduate Services ) , AFCAT ( Air Force Common Admission Test ) .

f) Banking Examinations:

Every Year , IBPS ( Institute of Banking Personnel Selection ) conducts Examination for recruiting Probationary Officers ( IBPS PO ) , Assistant ( IBPS Clerk ) and Specialist Officers ( IBPS SO ) to recruit Banking Aspirants into India’s Topmost Public Sector Banks .

 

Apart from that , Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ) also conducts the exam for recruiting Assistant ( RBI Assistant Exam ) and Assistant Manager / Officers ( RBI Grade B Examination ) almost every year .

 

State Bank of India ( SBI ) , also like IBPS , conducts examination for recruitment of  Probationary Officers ( SBI PO ) and Assistant/Junior Associates ( SBI Clerk ) every year .

 

Also , There are Many More Examinations by each major Government Departments  which are conducted annually and individually ( apart from above mentioned ones )  via which you can enter the prestigious Government Sector and live a financially sound life thereby !

 

OPTION 2 – PRIVATE JOB OPTIONS:

 

Well , After BA , One can have ample opportunities in the private sector as well .

 

You can work as a

• Executive Manager
• Digital Marketing Manager
• Bank Jobs
• Content Writer
• Copywriter
• Human Resources Manager
• Business Development Manager
• News Journalist
• Teacher/Professor
• Graphic Designer
• Fashion Designer
• Video Editor
• Filmmaker
• Interior Designer

 

Depending on your Course ( Post Graduation / PGD ) and your skills , You can Easily get fit in the Private Sector after B.A and excel in your stream .

 

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