Arts or Humanities at PUC levels have varied subject combinations that can lead to lucrative college programmes and exciting career paths. At PUC level, the subjects offered in Humanities are History, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Psychology, English Literature, and Philosophy. You can choose to study any four subjects in the combination. Here’s a guide to help you choose the best combination in PUC Arts, tailored to your interests and career aspirations.
In PUC, English as a first language and a second language option between Hindi, Kannada and Sanskrit are compulsory subjects. Besides this, students can choose the following subject combinations -
The subject has prose, poetry, drama and essays. The subject emphasises writing, comprehension and critical analysis skills. The subject aims to improve the student’s language and communication skills.
In History, students will study, medieval, ancient and modern history, covering the significant events, important people, civilisations, and socio-political changes. Students will learn the important dates, significant movements and evolution of human society through the various ages.
In political science, the student will learn foundational concepts of government structures, political processes, international relations and public policy. They will study the notable political theories, systems and institutions.
Here the student will study prominent economic theories and principles. The main topics lay a strong foundation for studying the subject further in college. These include Microeconomics, macroeconomics, economic policies, and global economic issues.
Psychology covers the study of human behaviour and mental processes. In this subject, students will study Developmental, cognitive, social, and abnormal psychology, as well as research methods and applications.
The focus of this subject is on studying social behaviour and societal structures. The syllabus covers the study of social institutions, relationships, and issues such as inequality, culture, and social change.
In Philosophy, one will visit fundamental questions about existence, knowledge, and ethics. Through the syllabus, a student will study major philosophical thinkers, theories, and concepts in logic, ethics, metaphysics, and epistemology.
Literature is the study of literary texts and genres. The syllabus covers a detailed analysis of novels, short stories, poetry, and plays from various periods and regions.
While considering what subject combination would be optimum for them, students must understand which combination of subjects would lead to a logical progression towards a career. For instance, studying sociology, psychology and literature can lead to lucrative careers in investigative journalism or human resource management since students learn about society, people and their actions.
Some factors to consider when choosing the subject combination are -
By carefully considering your interests, strengths, career goals, and future studies, you can choose a PUC-level that will set the stage for your academic and professional success. The Arts stream offers flexibility and a chance to explore diverse fields, so choose a combination that resonates with your passions and aspirations.
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