The Manipal Centre for Humanities (MCH) of the Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), even with its emphasis on humanities and social sciences, can still show a good record in placement for the students. The following is a detailed description of the placement records.
Placement Statistics:
Placement or further education is achieved by approximately 60-70% of the student population.
Employers Rated High:
1. Publishing houses – for instance, ‘Penguin’, ‘Harper Collins’ and the like.
2. Media organisations – such as ‘The Hindu’ and ‘Times of India’ etc.
3. Educational institutions – refer to universities, colleges and the like.
4. Research Institutions – such as ICSSR, ICRIER and others
5. Non-Governmental Organizations and Policy Think Tanks - Example: Centre for Policy Research.
Overview Of The Hire Jobs Of The Graduates:
1. Content Writer/Editor
2. Research Assistant
3. Teaching Assistant
4. Communications Specialist
5. Policy Analyst
6. Cultural Coordinator
7. Digital Content Manager
Salaries:
- Average Salary: INR 4-6 lacs
- Maximum Salary: INR 8-10 lacs
- Average Salary: INR 3.5-4.5 It lacs.
Postgraduate Degrees:
1. Improving skills and knowledge by undertaking MA/PhD studies in humanities and social sciences inclusive of their cognate areas.
2. Going to the law school/business.
3. Exchange or other fellowships.
Alumni Network:
MCH has been successful with regards to providing the services of the dear students where of course foundations are present and also take from the attention of such organizations activities.
Some Key Factors Responsible for Their Focus on In Placement:
1. Faculty mentor service is very strong
2. The curriculum is more research oriented
3. Quite a number of internship opportunities
4 . Training on soft skills and personality development
5 . Industry contacts established through guest lectures and workshops
Even if the placement figures of MCH are below those of pure technical or management courses, a concentration in the humanities still allows one to pursue a myriad of career options.
To improve chances of placements:
1. Writing, communication and research skills to be very good.
2. Collect relevant writing, research, creative work in the form of a relevant portfolio.
