Career questions and answers

How does one shift from science to arts? What does the arts stream offer to former class 12 science students?

While students are allowed to move from science to arts, they cannot move from arts to science. Bachelor of Mass Media has seats reserved for students from the three streams — arts, science and commerce

Are classes held at different times for dual degree programmes?

As students have to attend classes for both degrees, they will have to choose their subjects in such a way that the time-tables for the courses do not clash.

What careers can psychology students pursue?

Psychologists, social workers, counsellors and special education trainers.

What subjects could help those planning a career in the civil services

Political science will help tackle the General Studies paper. Public Administration and International Relations will help in the main paper.

What kind of jobs can students pursuing history with economics get?

Museology, archaeology, development economics, research, teaching and senior economists in museums.

What are the prospects of physics as a career option?

IT firms look for physics graduates. The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research offer careers in research.

What are the career options for a combination of law and science?

After graduation in science, students can pursue a law course. Special laws like patents need knowledge of science.

What are the job opportunities for students doing BSc and MSc in forensic sciences?

You can join government and private forensic laboratories.

Do you advice going abroad for a graduate and post-graduate courses?

We will not recommend paying huge amounts of money for graduate courses abroad. As far as post-graduate courses are concerned, a few universities abroad do offer good courses

What is the difference between a law course at the Government Law College in Mumbai and National Law Schools?

National Law Schools go beyond the curriculum, while the Government Law College does not have that kind of curriculum. Though the Bar Council of India has suggested uniformity in courses, we are yet to see it.

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