A large percentage of humanities graduates go on to postgraduate work, in either one of the disciplines studied or in a professional program such as law, business or education. Graduates of humanities programs are suited for a wide range of careers that require well-rounded employees with above average communication and analytical skills, including journalism, management, marketing, public relations, human resources, and various positions in the cultural industries. Carleton University’s “Why Study the Humanities?” offers arguments for an arts-based (versus technical) education: http://www.carleton.ca/chum/controve.htm
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