Career After MA
An MA in your preferred subject can be extremely rewarding if you know just the job pick once it's done. Check out these career options that MA graduates can pick from.
MA Career Options
Career After MA - MA or Master of Arts is one of the most popular postgraduate-level courses opted by candidates after their bachelor's degree. The career scope of an MA course is also quite high. MA courses can be pursued in various subjects. Candidates can select a subject of their choice and can get a specialisation in that subject. But what can you do after completing your Master of Arts? In this article, we will discuss the various career options that MA students and graduates can pick from. This is your guide to make an informed decision and choose your ideal career path.
MA can be pursued in several languages, History, Geography, Philosophy, Journalism, Social Work, and a variety of Government jobs.
Let us have a look at the career prospects available after MA and the salary offered for each job role.
MA Course: Highlights
Students interested in pursuing an MA course can refer to the table below to learn details like course duration, eligibility criteria, exams, salary, scope and more about MA courses.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Full Name | Master of Arts |
| Level of Course | Postgraduate |
| Duration | 2 Years |
| Eligibility | Bachelor's degree with minimum 55 per cent marks |
| Entrance Exams | TISSNET, IPU CET, CUET, etc. |
| Fees | INR 5,000 to 1 lakh |
| Average Salary | INR 3-5 LPA |
| Job Profiles | Journalist, Photographer, Writer, Teacher, Social Worker etc |
| Top Recruiters | Accenture, Dell, Myntra, Amazon, Flipkart, Time of India, etc. |
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Job Profiles to Pursue After MA
Here are some job profiles that the candidates can take after completing their MA:
Psychologist:
To become a Psychologist candidates must have completed MA in psychology. They can also pursue an MSc in psychology. Before pursuing MA in psychology candidates must have completed BA or BSc in psychology.
Roles of a psychologist: A psychologist can have the following roles:
- Career counsellor
- Clinical psychologist
- Special education teacher
- Forensic psychologist
- Psychologist for an Organisation
Average salary: Rs 4,04,743 / year as per Payscale.
Also Read: MA in Psychology Colleges in India
Journalist:
Journalism as a career is very challenging and exciting. If one has a passion for a career as a reporter, news anchor, news writer, etc. can pursue this field. To take up a career in Journalist candidates must pursue MA in Journalism. One can also pursue an MA in Mass Communication or, MA in Electronic Media to have a career in journalism.
Roles of a journalist: A journalist can have the following roles:
- News reporter
- News anchor
- News writer
- News editor
- Photojournalist
Average salary: INR 3,88,882 / year as per Payscale
Historian:
A historian studies the past. Their role entitles them to gather historical data, conduct research, write books/ reports/ articles, maintain archives, provide advice and information, etc. An aspirant with an MA in History can become a historian.
Roles of a historian: A historian can have the following roles:
- Professorship
- Data collector
- Researcher
- Advisor
- Writer
Average salary: INR 11,00,000 / year as per Payscale
Also Read: All about History course
Translator:
One with an MA degree in languages like English, Hindi, Spanish, French, German, etc, can pursue a career as a translator. Dubbing and translation are now a booming industry. Even one can branch out to become a caption writer for movies, web series, videos, documentaries, etc. Translators are required for book translation, website material translation, script translation, news translation, etc. With the globalisation and spread of culture, the demand for translators is at a peak at any time.
Roles of a translator: A translator can have the following roles:
- Script translator
- Video caption creator
- Book translator
- News translator
- Website content translator
- Manuscript translator
Average salary: INR 4,02,572 / year as per Payscale
Teaching
After completing an MA in any subject, aspirants can also look for jobs as school teachers or assistant professors in Universities and colleges. These jobs are highly respected and easygoing. Aspirants can have a great career and also keep learning throughout their careers with teaching jobs.
Roles: In teaching, one can play the following roles:
- Professor
- Teacher
- Lecturer
- Guest Lecturer
Average salary:
- INR 2,99,756 / year as per Payscale for teachers
- INR 4,38,336 / year as per Payscale for professors
Social Worker:
The course to be pursued at the master's level to become a social worker is called MSW (Master of Social Work). MSW is a post-graduation course in the field of Social Work which is usually of two years duration. From various NGOs (non-government organisations) across the nation to social development, a Master's in Social Work will provide a candidate with in-depth knowledge about the work put into the development of humanity and social welfare.
Roles of a Social worker: A social worker can have the following roles:
- Healthcare social workers
- Clinical social workers
- Therapists
- Social workers in the field of medical health, mental health as well as educational fields
Average salary: INR 297,392 / year as per Payscale
Economist:
With a degree of MA in economics, candidates can pursue a career as an economist. Economists study demand and supply, economic situations, conduct research and provide solutions to various economic issues that might exist in various fields like health, education, environment, etc.
Roles of an economist: An economist can have the following roles:
- Research Economist
- Industrial Economist
- Business Economist
- Financial Economist
Average salary: INR 7,71,341 / year as per Payscale
Content Writer:
Content writing is a skill-based career path. There is no specific degree needed for this job. However, an MA in a language course or in journalism is a plus. Companies seem to look for candidates with qualifications in language or communication-based courses. Therefore, an MA degree in journalism, mass communication or English can be a good way to go. A content writer writes content for websites, blogs, articles, stories, newspaper articles, training modules and so on.
Roles of a content writer: A content writer can have the following roles:
- Web content writer
- Content writer for social media
- Writer for research materials
- Blogger
Average salary: INR 282,756 / year as per Payscale
Some other Job Profiles with their average salaries are as follows:
Check some more job profiles and the average salaries for them in the table below.
| Job Position |
Average Salary (in INR) |
|---|---|
| Photographer |
3,88,610 |
| Administrative Officer |
4,22,267 |
| Subject Matter Expert |
3,85,829 |
| Sales Associate |
2,59,518 |
| Author/Writer |
4,39,812 |
- The data above is as per Payscale
Government Jobs After MA
MA students can prepare for various government recruitment exams during their course. Or they can take a gap year to prepare for government competitive exams. One can pursue these careers if one qualifies for the recruitment exams. These jobs are highly secured. Check some of the government jobs that can be pursued while doing an MA and after completion of the degree course.
- UPSC (IAS, IPS, IES, IFS)
- Railway Jobs
- SSC (CGL, CHSL, Police, Junior Engineer, etc)
- PSU jobs
- Bank jobs
- IBPS
- Indian Army / Navy
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