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 and choose a course that suits you best. And if you like my poor stick drawing that I’ve provided throughout the article, please do share them too!
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Top courses to do after 12th Arts in 2020 (List)-
Here are some good courses that one may do after 12th Arts-
- 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 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.
Fees: If you want to pursue BA course from a Government college, it will cost you a very low amount. Yes, Government BA colleges are known to charge very low tuition fees. Some State Govt institutes are known to charge around 5-10K INR per year. This figure may vary from one state to another.
On the other hand, private BA colleges are known to charge relatively higher tuition fees. On an average, it could be anywhere between 15-40K INR per year.
2 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.
Fees: If you want to pursue this course from a private arts college, it will set you back by 10-40K INR per year. Tuition fees may vary from one college to another. It depends upon factors such as – type of college, its rating, scholarship status of the candidate, caste/category of the candidate etc.
Government arts colleges are known to charge relatively lower tuition fees. Some State Govt institutes charge around 2-5K INR per year for this course.
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 duration 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
Fees: Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication is the most popular journalism course in India. If you want to pursue this course from a private college, it will cost you around 30-80K INR per year. Private colleges charge relatively higher fees. On the other hand, Govt institutes charge low tuition fees. They usually charge around 5-15K INR per year. While at college, students will also have to face other forms of expenses such as – lodging fees, canteen fees, security deposit, library fees, exam fees etc. If you want to pursue a Diploma course related to journalism, it will set you back by around 20-50K INR per year.
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!
Fees: BHM (Bachelor of Hotel Management) is the most popular hotel management course in India. If you want to pursue this course from a private college, it will set you back by around 50-100K INR per year. If you choose to pursue this course from a Government college, it will cost you a significantly less amount.
Diploma in Hotel Management course will cost you around 25-50K INR (private colleges) per year. In short, tuition fees may vary from one institute to another.
5 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!
Fees: Top private BBA colleges usually charge around 70-150K INR per year. Tuition fees depends upon factors such as – type of college, rating of the college, scholarship status of the candidate etc. Govt colleges are known to charge significantly low tuition fees.
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
Fees: BBA in Event Management course will set you back by 70-150K INR per year. Bachelor of Event Management course will cost you around 50-100K INR per year. If you go for Diploma in Event Management course, it will set you back by 25-70K INR per year. In short, fees may vary from one institute to another. It also depends upon the format of the course.
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.
Fees: If you want to pursue Bachelor of Fashion Design course, it will cost you around 50-100K INR per year (private colleges). B.Voc. Fashion Design course will set you back by 30-70K INR per year. Diploma programs usually cost lower than Bachelor’s Degree courses. Diploma in Fashion Design course will set you back by 25-50K INR per year.
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. You may also check out the list of law courses and law colleges in India.
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.
Fees: Tuition fees depends upon factors such as – format of the course, type of college, scholarship status of the candidate, rating of the college etc. Top LL.B. Colleges charge around 50-150K INR per year for this course. Government law colleges are known to offer this course at relatively lower fees. Some state Govt law colleges charge 5-10K INR per year for this course.
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. You may also check – Web and graphic design courses.
Fees: If you want to pursue Diploma course related to graphic design, it will set you back by 20-50K INR per year. Course duration may vary from one institute to another. It depends upon the level of difficulty of the training program.
11 Teacher Training courses
Arts stream students have access to a handful of teacher training courses. Qualified teachers helps educate children and nurture them into good human beings! Teachers have their own place and status in the society. Teaching is a highly respected profession in India.
After 12th, Arts stream students may go for teacher training courses like- Integrated B.Ed. course, B.P.Ed. (Bachelor of Physical Education), B.El.Ed. (Bachelor of Elementary Education) or D.El.Ed. (Diploma in Elementary Education). Nursery level teacher training courses also exist in India.
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. You may even pursue an air hostess/cabin crew training course.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.
Arts stream students may also pursue courses from other streams, such as- CA course (Chartered Accountancy), CMA (Certified Management Accountant), Bachelor of Statistics, Nursing (ANM or GNM) etc and build rewarding careers in those areas!
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. If you want a flexible learning experience, go for online learning programs.
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!
It is difficult to point out a single course. Here are some good courses – BA, BPA, BJMC (Journalism and Mass Communication), B.Voc., D.Voc., Integrated law courses etc.
The answer to this question depends upon factors such as – your academic interests, passion and likes. For example – if you are good at dancing, performing arts subjects will benefit you.
Yes, arts stream candidates have access to Diploma courses. Some of the popular Diploma courses include – D.Voc. (Diploma of Vocation), Diploma in Hotel Management, Diploma in Interior Design, Diploma in Jewellery Design etc.
Popular career options include – performing arts, visual arts, designing, journalism, management, Govt jobs etc.
It is difficult to point out a specific course! If you are good at a specific thing/work/field, you will be able to earn a decent amount of money.
I want to study ba in political science after 12th. Is it good?
It is a good course. You may pursue it after 12th arts.
Any short term courses after 12th?
You may check out diploma and certification programs. Some vocational training programs are also short-term in nature.
Which arts course will help me get a high salary job?
Pursue a decent course from a good college. The college you choose will play an important role in determining the path of your career.
Hello sir,
My 12th class subject is
1. Economic
2. English
3. Hindi
4. Home scince
5. Drawing
Can you please tell me what can I do??
Any field/domain that you are passionate about?
I have completed 12th….(commerce and business maths group) i confused about my higher studies….plzz give some idea to me sir…..
Your academic interests or favorite subjects?
Sir, Please give me best suggestion what can I do after 12th Arts.
Many good courses have been mentioned in the post. Please provide inputs regarding your academic interests. It will help identify some relevant courses.
I completed my 12class from arts, What kind of job do I need in which I can move from different country?
Administrative job, technical job – these can help you move abroad.
I really like to teach others. Any recommendations for me? How can I build a career in teaching sector?
Have you passed 12th standard? If yes, apply for integrated B.Ed. course.
Any course to join the airlines sector?
Aviation sector offers different types of job opportunities. Which type of job do you want? Example – air hostess.
Can I do B.Arch. course after 12th arts? Please reply.
No. You must have had PCM subjects in 12th class.
Sir I am physically handicapped, and I want to do English owners from B.A . My 12 class percentage is 77 but still I am confused
Sir I completed my 12th class exam what I can do for become lecturar
Hello sir, I had taken arts in 11. so what to do after 12 to become an IAS officer? please tell me, sir, its a humble request.
Any valid Bachelor’s Degree course.
Hello, Sir
My name is Tirupati Rao i have done my +2 in arts stream and after that i have done my graduation in B.A. political science and now recently i did my DIVE MASTER course from PADI AND now i dont Know what should i can do ? i need your help sir,,,,,,,,,,
I wish join a undergraduate course, please inform the time of courses
Can one apply for fashion designing or event management with 41.8 percent in plus 2 commerce
Hello I am taking admission for 11th arts..And I want to be a Lecturer ..So what should I do after 12th ?
So helpful. Thanks..
Dear sir im hiradhar bhatra may +2 arts complite kiya ob b.ed korana chantha uau kiya sar
I m a bit confuse about my career….
I have cleared S.S.C. this year n I m confused…..
Should I take arts or not….????
I m really having command in language
I want to make my career in law field…
Plz tell me should I do it with arts…????
after my 12 i was thinking to do BA through history and then archaelogy but my friends and family say that there is no enough scope for jobs as an archaelogist i dont get it now i’m confused what should i do
If you are really passionate about Archaeology, you may pursue this course. You may land Government job after completing this course. But a lot depends on your hard work and perseverance.
I am studying in 12th class
Arts stream with mathematics subject.
So please help me which degree/course is good for me.
And i am interested in computer science.
I can do computer science after 12th????
You may try BCA course.
Hiii after 12 completion from arts which course is best for further good carreier
Many good courses have been mentioned in the article. You may choose a relevant program.
im failed in +2 in non med so it is good to take arts stream to study in canada
sir what are the subjects required for graphic designing , i am out of thoughts.
I’m feeling helpless because of my arts stream.All my native usually say bad about arts stream.
Im unable to take decision about my career.
I have a fobia about jobs.
Many good courses for arts stream have been mentioned in the article. If you are confident and are willing to work hard, you may make it good in this stream too!
Dear sir pls reply clearly.. Which my daughter will be in fyba.. In future after graduation wana be ips officer.. So pls suggest which subject should be select after 12.
Any Bachelor’s Degree program from a recognized University/College is enough.
I have keen interest in psychology but i have arts and people say that there is no future in it …is it true? Should i pursue my career in it or not?
If you have flair for Psychology, you may pursue BA in Psychology course. Consider pursuing this course from a good college and follow it up with relevant Master’s program.
I’ve completed my 12 ,, I’m looking for BBA in travel and tourism institutes . Can u suggest me some or should i pursue traveling with HM.
Bachleor social work.. se education ka क्षेत्र मे काम कर सकता है
After completing relevant Master’s Degree, you may enter teaching field.
sir i completed 12 standard what can i do
if i choose arts what course i can choose
You are eligible to pursue many courses. Some good courses have been listed in the article. You may choose a relevant program and apply for admission.
Sir, would archaeology be a nice career?. Im very much interested in it. But i am unable to decide if it is a good one. Plz help me in this.
If you are passionate about this domain, you may build a career in this sector. It has got decent scope.
Hello sir… please suggest me what can I do after 12th. I had completed 12th. my stream is arts with eco
Many good courses have been listed in the article. What are your interests (academic)?
I wants to take admission in BA+Bed integrated govt college admission. Please list Govt colleges in India. also suggest admission procedure/fee details…..etc
Many Thanks Arun for this article. I was looking out for Arts courses for one of my relatives. This article gave very useful info – which I can suggest to her.
Thanks for your efforts again. Really appreciate it !! 🙂
Hii.. Sir I had Complete my 12th Class … What Can I do now? Give me a best and simple suggestion?
After 12th, you are eligible to pursue numerous courses. Many of them have been mentioned in the article. You may choose a relevant program.
Im very interested to study +2 arts but my parents not agree with me .How can I convinced my parents please suggest me.😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
You may show them how arts stream also has good opportunities and scope. You may also seek help of a career counselor. He/she can help convince your parents.
Please tell something more about hospitality sector for arts students
You may pursue courses such as – BHM, BA in Hospitality Management, BA in Travel and Tourism Management etc.
meri shaadi ho chuki h but m apni studies ko continue rkhna chahti hu mene year 2016 me 12th with 80% k sath ki h ……. me kya kr skti hu…….
You may pursue most of the Degree and Diploma courses mentioned in this article.
this blog has made my mind a bit clear , i was very very confused now I’m a bit clear about my stream♥
Thank you blogger
More and more and more love to you
Thanks a lot…love u…i m thankfull to u alot…it help me sooooo much…i was really confuse after 12…
I am confused whether there is more field of arts or commerce. I am confused very much
Hi, which sector are you interested in? Many good courses have been listed in the article.
I was confused. But now I am satisfied.
Now I am realising that I have not done any mistake by taking arts stream.
Thanks sir..
Many many thanks to you.
Yes, arts stream students do have access to many good courses and career options!
Is BCA course applicble in arts stream
After 12
Yes, you may secure admission to many colleges.
Hello
I have great communication skills and i want to pursue my career in a field that lets me travel the world. As a second option I’m also interested in psychology and writing/editing. What do you career do you recommend for me?
You may try air hostess career after 12th.
Really it was very helpful form me because everyone used to say their is no scope in arts but I was interested in arts due to pressure I was confused but now I’m relaxed! !!
There’s enough scope and opportunities is arts stream too!
in cabin crew course there were full guaranteed in to give us better placement in companies
after complete this course
That depends upon the placement policy of the institute you pursue the course from!