Careers in Philosophy

Philosophy is one of the good subject in arts domain. Philosophy consists subjects such as politics, ethics, logic, and religion. Philosophy is the study of problems and solutions related to human existence.

Philosophy studies helps one understand many existing issues such as sociology, history, politics, and literature. Philosophy also helps in studying other science subjects, related with methodological issues, question assumptions, concepts and structures of argument used in the disciplines.

List of Courses:-

• Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy
• Bachelor of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy
• Master of Arts in Philosophy
• Master of Arts (Honors) in Philosophy
• Master of philosophy in Philosophy
• Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy

Basic Eligibility

UG:

For admission in a bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the 10+2 examination from a recognized board.

PG:

For admission in master's degree in philosophy a candidate must have completed his/her graduation in any stream. The duration for master's degree is 2 years.

Specializations

Some of its specialized fields are -

• Aesthetics
• Epistemology
• Ethics
• Logic
• Metaphysics
• Philosophy of Language
• Philosophy of Mind
• Political Philosophy

Job Prospects

Good number of job opportunities are available to philosophy graduates.  An philosophy graduate can find job opportunities in the following sectors such as public service, student affairs, journalism, law, research, diplomacy, insurance, etc.  Students who have done PhD in philosophy can opt  for teaching jobs universities and in colleges.  Philosophy graduates can also work as lobbyist, advisors, clergy person survey, interviewer, specialist in HR, consultant, etc. Philosophy graduate can also find opportunities in private and public sectors.  

Pay Package

Good salary package are available for philosophy graduates in private and public sectors. 

Intuitions

•     Jadavpur University, Kolkata
•     University of Hyderabad
•     University of Delhi
•     University of Pune
•     Banaras Hindu University