In this article, we will check out some best professional courses that 12th Arts stream students may pursue after their schooling. In this article, I’ve listed the courses and also provided course duration details. Towards the end of the article, a short explanation regarding career opportunities after 12th Arts stream is also given. Arts stream
students will find this article very useful! Do read the entire post
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Top courses to do after 12th Arts (List)
- B.A.– stands for Bachelor of Arts. Course duration is 3 years. The best thing about this course is that so many B.A. specialization courses are available to choose from. A general set of common B.A. subjects are present, in addition to which specialization subjects are also present. Some specialization areas are- B.A. Psychology, B.A. History, B.A. Archaeology, B.A. Economics, B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication, B.A. English, B.A. Hindi, B.A. Malayalam, B.A. in other languages (state wise), B.A. Sociology, B.A. Politics, B.A. Geography, B.A. Indian Culture, B.A. Social Work etc.
- B.B.A.– stands for Bachelor of Business Administration. Course duration is 3 years.
- B.M.S.– stands for Bachelor of Management Science. Course duration is 3 years.
- B.F.A.– stands for Bachelor of Fine arts. Course duration is 3 years.
- B.H.M.– stands for Bachelor of Hotel Management. Course duration is 3 years.
- B.E.M.– stands for Bachelor of Event Management. Course duration is 3-4 years.
- Integrated Law course– B.A.+L.L.B. Course duration is 5 years.
- B.J.M.– stands for Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communications. Course duration is 2-3 years.
- B.F.D.– stands for Bachelor of Fashion Designing. Course duration is 4 years.
- B.El.Ed.– stands for Bachelor of Elementary Education. Course duration is 4 years.
- B.P.Ed.– stands for Bachelor of Physical Education. Course duration is 1 year.
- D.El.Ed.– stands for Diploma in Elementary Education. Course duration is 3 years.
- B.SW.– stands for Bachelor of Social Work. Course duration is 3 years.
- Animation and Multimedia course. Course duration differs, but is generally between 1-3 years.
- B.RM.– stands for Bachelor of Retail Management. Course duration is 3 years.
- Aviation courses (Cabin Crew). Course duration is generally between 1-3 years.
- B.B.S.– stands for Bachelor of Business Studies. Course duration is 3 years.
- B.T.T.M.– stands for Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management. Course duration is 3-4 years.
Those were some top professional courses that one
could do after finishing 12th Arts stream schooling. Not only are the
above mentioned courses being offered by a large number of Colleges in India, they are job oriented
too. If you are interested, please give the next section a look. Over
there, I’ve analyzed some professional courses in detail, which Arts
stream students are eligible to pursue!
Details of some good courses to do after 12th Arts stream
1. Bachelor of Arts(B.A.)
B.A. stands for Bachelor of Arts. It is one of the traditional
professional courses that still many Arts stream students pursue. This
course is 3 years long. B.A. students are supposed to go through a not
too tough syllabus.
The advantage of selecting this course is that it is an easy to do
Undergraduate program! You see, many Government jobs require applicants
to be Graduates. So, if it is a Government job that you are targeting,
you may pursue this course. It is an easy to pursue course and one may
concentrate one’s efforts towards preparing for Government Job entrance
exams!
Apart from the above mentioned advantage, there is another attractive
advantage that this course offers- easy availability of seats and
Colleges! Yes, throughout India, there are many Private as well as
Government Colleges offering B.A. course. So, if one doesn’t want to
leave one’s native place and pursue a professional course right there
itself, this course could prove to be of help!
Talking about eligibility criteria in case of B.A., 12th Arts (or any
other stream) students who have successfully cleared 12th standard
examination from a recognized School may pursue this course!
After B.A., one may also go for M.A.! Doing so will enhance one’s
skill set and market value! B.A. Graduates may land Government sector
jobs such as in Banks, Armed Forces, Police Force, Administrative
Office, Schools etc. They may also take up Private sector jobs such as-
Accountants, Managers, Administrators etc.
Important subjects present in B.A. program-
- English Language
- History of Cultures
- Introduction to Mechanics
- Introduction to Graphics
- Introduction to Design
- Visual Arts studies
- Study of Materials
- Visual Perception
- Workshops
Apart from the above mentioned common subjects, B.A. students then
have to select a combination of courses that they have to pursue after
the first year. Some of the important choices that they have are-
Psychology, Archaeology, Economics, Mathematics, Languages (like Hindi,
English, French etc), Sanskrit, Sociology, Indian Culture, Politics,
Geography, History etc.
2. Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
B.F.A. stands for Bachelor of Fine Arts. Just like B.A., this professional course is also 3 years long course.
Talking about the syllabus, B.F.A. is all about study of visual forms
of arts. For example, some of the areas of specialization within this
course (and thus subjects) are- Painting, Sculpting, Music, Dance,
Photography etc. According to me, this course suits students who are
into the creative side of things!
I think students who are not too creative and those who don’t have
skills in the above mentioned fields must not think about pursuing this
course. Because, to succeed and thrive in this field after Graduation,
creativity and skills are must haves!
When it comes to eligibility criteria, 12th Arts passed students may
apply for B.F.A. There are many Private as well as Government Institutes
offering B.F.A. course throughout India.
3. Journalism and Mass Communication
This one is a job oriented and ‘in demand’ course. The Media sector
is going through a phase of immense growth! Not only traditional forms
of Media like print and TV, online media is also something that is
catching up.
All this has resulted in increased number of job openings in Media
sector! So, it is safe to say that Mass Communication professionals are
in demand these days!
When it comes to Mass Communication, there are different types of
courses available, like Degree, Diploma as well as Certificate courses.
Degree course lasts 3 years. The durations of Diploma and Certificate
courses ranges between 1-2 years.
Students who have a flair for Journalism, social activism etc will
thrive in this field. Also, having good communications skills will be an
added benefit!
12th Arts stream students who have successfully cleared board
examinations may apply for this course. There are many Private as well
as Government Institutes offering this course to students. Even there
are institutes offering certificate as well as Diploma courses. Please
make sure that those private institutes are recognized by the
Government!
Talking about job opportunities after this course, Media houses are
the prime recruiters. These days, thanks to the arrival of
unconventional online media brands, a whole new set of job opportunities
has also been unfurled in front of Mass Communication students!
Important subjects present in Journalism and Mass Communication courses-
- Media Ethics
- Mass Communication
- Editing
- Reporting
- Languages and Translation
- Communication Skills
- Electronic Media
- Print Media
4. Hotel Management
Just like the previous entry, this one is also a job oriented course!
It is a no nonsense course and trains students to take on managerial
responsibilities in Hotel and hospitality Industry!
Course duration in case of Degree course is 3 years. Diploma courses
are also available, whose duration ranges between 1-2 years.
With tourism sector of India going through a good phase, the Hotel
business is also doing well. Government is also supporting tourism
industry and thus it looks like Hotel business will continue this upward
journey!
Skilled Hotel Management professionals are valued by Big and medium
sized hotels. Five star and other high rated Hotels are the prime
recruiters.
Arts stream students who have passed 12th standard examinations may pursue this course right after 12th!
Important subjects present in Hotel Management courses-
- Communication Skills
- Foreign Language
- Food Production
- Travel Management
- Front Office Operations
- Housekeeping
- Management
- Accounting
- Nutrition and Food Science
- Public Relations
- Marketing
Some of the above mentioned subjects are recurring ones. Students will have to face them in more than one semester!
5. Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
B.B.A. stands for Bachelor of Business Administration. It is a 3
years long course. If you want to take plunge into the world of
management, this course could be of help!
After B.B.A., one may also go for M.B.A. (Master of Business
Administration). B.B.A. graduates are usually hired by Corporate houses
and Business firms to take care of managerial posts, finance related
posts etc.
There is a notion that B.B.A. is meant for Commerce stream students.
That is not true at all! Even 12th Arts students, who have cleared board
examinations, may pursue this course!
Important subjects present in B.B.A. program-
- Financial Management
- Marketing
- Economics
- Human Resource Management
- Accounting
- Statistics
- Entrepreneurship skills
- Business Communications
In case of B.B.A. program also, some subjects are recurring ones.
Students will have to deal with them in more than just one semester!
6. Event Management
Event Management is one such field where one can make it really big,
if one has the necessary skills and connections! Degree course in Event
Management lasts 3 years.
I’ve already written a detailed article about Event Management
courses. In that article, I’ve covered details such as types of courses,
career prospects, value of the course, nature of work involved etc.
In short, Event Management is a job oriented course, which even 12th
Arts stream students may pursue after completing 12th standard schooling
successfully.
Important subjects present in Event Management courses-
- Study of main events
- Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Accounting
- Marketing and Advertising
- Public Relations
- Business Laws
7. Fashion Design
Just like BFA, to thrive in the field of Fashion Designing, one must
possess creativity! If you think you are creative and have a taste for
fashion, this course is for you!
Bachelor Degree program in Fashion Designing lasts 4 years. In this
program, students are given theoretical knowledge as well as practical
training!
12th Arts stream students who have successfully cleared their 12th board examinations are eligible to apply for this course.
8. Retail and Fashion Merchandise
This Degree course is also related to the Fashion Industry. But,
unlike Fashion Designing, this course focuses on merchandising,
marketing and selling of products related to Fashion Designing sector!
Duration of Bachelor Degree program is 4 years. 12th Arts stream,
after clearing 12th standard examinations, are eligible to apply for
this course!
9. Integrated Law course
For Arts stream students, B.A. L.L.B. will be the best Integrated Law
course that they could pursue! B.A. L.L.B. Integrated course’s duration
is 5 years.
I’ve already written an article about Integrated Law courses, the way
they work, career prospects etc. Do read it to get more detailed
knowledge about this course.
Important subjects present in Law Course-
- Constitutional Laws
- Property Laws
- Banking Laws
- Environmental Laws
- Company Laws
- Consumer Protection Laws
- Family Laws
- Labour and Industrial Laws
- Human Rights laws
- Administrative Laws
- Public International Laws
Recurring subjects are present in the above list. Students will have to face them in more than just one semester.
10. Graphic Design
Graphic design is a vast field. There are areas of specialization
within this field. And based on these specializations, there are number
of professional courses available too!
Some really good courses are- Animation, Graphic designing etc.
Bachelor Degree course lasts 3-4 years. Diploma courses are also
available, whose duration varies between 1-2 years.
This field is more suited for creative folks, who are also interested in sketching and visual arts.
Job and Career prospects after 12th Arts-
Many parents and students claim that Arts stream is running out of/is
already out of steam! How wrong they all are! In fact, many courses
that one may pursue after 12th Arts are full of job opportunities. All one needs to have is a desire to achieve skills and go for higher studies or specializations if required.
If one want to have a career in Management sector after 12th Arts,
he/she may go for management oriented courses such as- B.M.S., B.B.A.,
B.B.S. etc. Wow, just take a look at the number of management courses
available at the disposal of Arts stream students! After acquiring management related skills,
students may also go for specialization by selecting a hot and
happening M.B.A. branch. This is how one may scale up the career ladder
without any hassles! It is all about acquiring skills and specializing
in good disciplines!
Let us talk about Bachelor of Arts course now. B.A. course could act
like a spring board. It can be seen as a General Graduation program.
After completing any B.A. program, students may take up jobs in the Government sector,
for which, the minimum educational qualification is a Graduation
Degree. There are various Government departments and sectors such as-
Armed Forces, Railways, Administrative Offices, Civil Service posts,
Municipal Bodies etc, where Graduates may find job!
If you are into the creative side of things, Fine Arts or Performance Arts courses could be of help.
If it is the Hospitality sector that you want to
build a career in, Aviation courses, B.H.M. course, B.T.T.M. course etc
could be of help. These sectors are going through phases of growth. Job
opportunities created by them is also noticeable.
Looking for some exciting and rewarding alternate courses
and career? Try courses related to Event Management, Fashion Designing,
Interior Designing, Animation & Multimedia. How well you succeed in
the above mentioned fields depends on your skills and passion.
Elementary Education, Physical Education and Diploma in Elementary Education course will enable you to take up a teaching job.
Integrated Law course will help you build a career in Law sector.
In short, Arts stream still has got scope. After
12th Arts stream, students may pursue any of the above professional
courses and build a rewarding career after Graduation!
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