Studying the Humanities subjects
Are you interested in studying humanities or simply want to learn more about this academic field? Then you've come to the right place! We'll help you find your way and provide an insight into the related fields of study.
Not sure what you want to study yet and are looking for the right field of study for you? Take a look!
What are the Humanities about?
The humanities attract students primarily with their wide range of diverse degree programs. It combines a wide variety of disciplines from the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences, with the common denominator that human beings are the focus of research.
The focus is on the biological makeup of humans, which is primarily the focus of medicine, but also on human upbringing, education, and integration into society. Thus, the humanities are very broad and characterized by their high diversity.
Studying in the humanities can lead you into a wide variety of fields in the future. Graduates of medicine and psychology are primarily found in the healthcare sector, while there are just as many former students who work in education or social work.
Humanities Courses
The humanities are categorized differently in the literature, but also at different universities. Mainly due to the large overlap with the social sciences, you will find a different catalog of courses at each university.
However, the more science-oriented courses often include:
- Medicine
- Psychology
- and Psychotherapy
and the pedagogically and socially oriented courses contain:
- Educational Sciences
- Teaching
- and Sports Science
At some universities, pharmacy is also classified as part of the humanities faculty. As you can see, the classification is not always so easy or clear. Therefore, we have provided links here to all the courses that might be suitable for you if you are interested in studying the humanities.