Overview and About the Course:

A group of academic disciplines known as the humanities are concerned with how humans comprehend, articulate, and record their human experience in this world. This involves research on communication, how ideas and information are developed, how society works, behaviour patterns and difficulties, historical and cultural events, as well as interpersonal interactions and relationships.

If you find humans intriguing and want to learn as much as you can about our history, society, present behaviours, and future trends, a degree in humanities can be a perfect choice. The curriculum will primarily rely on the sub discipline or specialisation you select because this is such a big area. History, traditional logic, philosophy, culture and identities, creative writing, critical thinking, politics, religion, meaning and value, creative research, etc. are all common humanities topics.

In Humanities, you will be encouraged to use your imagination, explore concepts, develop theories and arguments, conduct your own research, and draw conclusions. These activities will help you develop into an exceptional critical thinker who can tell fact from fiction or propaganda.

• Humanities study art, music, and literature whereas social science concentrates on anthropology, archaeology, and politics. Because the two streams complement one another, despite the fact that they are distinct, they are frequently studied together.

• Doctoral programmes provide advanced skills and research possibilities in a highly specialised field of study. Humanities & Social Sciences is a subject of study that teaches students how history, literature, music, religion, and culture have shaped the modern world.

• Studying humanities and social sciences, which demand a fundamental understanding of the key geographic, historical, economic, political, and societal factors involved, will give a student the chance to reflect on and respond to contemporary issues.

A doctorate-level programme lasting three years is the PhD in Humanities and Social Sciences. The emphasis of the degree is on the complex social interactions that exist in human society, and it may cover communication studies, social and health services, regional development, and the economics.

Applicants must hold a Master's degree in one of the following fields: engineering, technology, the arts, the sciences, or commerce. Candidates must have received at least 60% of their total possible points in order to be eligible.

The results of the entrance test are used to choose candidates. The GATE, MET, ICSR, and other admission exams that are offered around the nation must also be passed.

Students who pursue a PhD in humanities or social science might find lucrative employment opportunities. There are several chances in the domains of public service, NGOs, finance, and serving as consultants to MNCs and other state businesses.

After completing the school, the average pay for doctorates is between INR 3 lakhs to 8 Lakhs per annum.