General Arts refers to liberal education. it is basically bachelor in arts program(B.A.). The most common subjects which comes under this course are history, geography,english, economics, hindi , philosophy etc. It mostly requires concentration in at least a single discipline. The Major or an honours program enables students to focus specifically on courses in one particular area of study.
Each program has various degrees associated with them and students have a great freedom to opt for a B.A. program which suits their individual needs.
TOP TEN COLLEGES IN INDIA FOR GENERAL ARTS ARE---
Sl no. |
Name of college |
Address |
City |
1 |
Lady Shriram college for women |
Lajpat Nagar – IV |
Delhi |
2 |
St. Stephen’s College |
University Enclave, University of Delhi |
Delhi |
3 |
St. Xavier College |
5, Mahapalika Marg |
Mumbai |
4 |
Loyola college |
Sterling Road, Nungambakam |
Chennai |
5 |
St. Xavier College |
Park street |
Kolkata |
6 |
Christ college |
Hossur road |
Bangalore |
7 |
Presidency college |
86/1 , college street |
Kolkata |
8 |
Hindu college |
University enclave, north campus |
Delhi |
9 |
Madras Christian college |
Thambaram east |
Chennai |
10 |
Miranda house |
Patel chest marg, Uneversity of Delhi |
Delhi |
The compensation varies depending on one's skills and talents. Employment opportunities for general arts graduates exist in Religious Studies, Public Planning, Public Administration, Primary and Secondary Education, Community Service, Law, Business, Social Work and Professional Writing.
General Arts enables students to design their own study programs for building their career or choosing further studies in the same area. After completion of the degree the graduates become quite prepared to enter the corporate world. Also after competion of B.A anyone can go for further specialisation in various fields like law, physocology, letarature, teaching, I.A.S. One can also take their chance in various government sector jobs.
A broad education in arts and science provides the foundation to succeed in many different careers. Graduates of the diploma program have moved on to entry-level and managerial jobs in criminal justice, human services, education, business, manufacturing, media, technology, and communications… to name a few. Others continued their education at university, applying credits earned in the program toward advanced standing, or enrolled in college post-graduate programs.
Post secondary education leads to many career options.
For Bachelor Degree Courses:
For admission into bachelor’s degree, the candidate must have passed the higher secondary school certificate or 10+2 from a recognized board. The duration of the course is usually three years.
For Master Degree Courses:
For admission into master’s degree one must have completed graduation in relevant stream. Usually the duration of the course is two years.