Bachelor of Arts [BA] (Philosophy)

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BA Philosophy graduate learns group dynamics, critical and analytical thinking, communication skills and the mechanism on which a community or a society works. All of these come in handy when these graduates are finally ready to make the switch to the professional world. Since the skill set associated with a philosophy degree is applicable to a variety of jobs, there are multiple career options available for BA in Philosophy degree holders.

Some of the popular sectors where a graduate in Philosophy can find employment are:

HR
Media
Research and Education
Law
Social Work
Public Service
PR and Advertising

The job roles too are varying for Philosophy graduates. Depending upon their strength, BA Philosophy graduates can get a job in any of the following roles:

Job Role	Description
HR Executive	A background in ethics and philosophy makes a Philosophy graduate adept in people skills and hence perfect for a role as an HR Executive.
Sales Executive	A degree in Philosophy helps in understanding the needs of society making an apt background for the post of Sales Executive.
Teacher	Those with a knack for sharing knowledge can find employment as a teacher in schools.
Public Service	The essential eligibility for most of the public service vacancies is a graduate degree.
Social Worker	A Philosophy graduate learns the ethics and thought process of a society thus making them the ideal candidates for social work.
Journalist	In BA Philosophy, students learn to criticize and analyze and develop multiple perspective. This provides them an ideal set up for impartial and liberal journalism.
PR & Advertising Executive	In BA Philosophy, students develop an informed perception toward life and society making them well equipped for a role in PR and Advertising.

BA Philosophy: Salary Trends

The Salary for BA Philosophy degree holders varies according to the sector of employment and their respective career roles. Below is a graph projecting the average salary for different job roles associated with BA Philosophy program.

Salary Projection for BA Philosophy