Economics

          

               Economics, which has been perceived as a traditional social science for decades has emerged as a new gateway for corporate careers in recent years. Growth in sectors such as finance, banking, insurance and allied sectors created demand for graduates in economics on a great scale.

Job prospects:-

               Well-trained students of economics can take up job in fields such as finance, banking, development sector, public policy, social work, journalism, teaching and research. Positions are available both in public and private sectors. Globalisation and the consequent merging of the world economy have widened the career prospects for economics students - business, education, government and consultancy are some of the fields in which they are in demand. A graduate or a postgraduate in economics can find entry-level jobs in banking, finance, insurance, stock markets, sales and marketing and so on. Government enterprises, public sector companies, investment firms, business journals and newspapers are other prospective employers. The Indian Economics Service (IES) and positions in the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) are excellent options in the government sector. The Union Public Service Commission conducts the IES examination every year. Economics graduates in the 21-30 age group may apply. Students can go for an MBA course at top-level institutions or choose journalism, law and so on for higher studies. The private sector holds out much growth potential for economists.

                                            

                                          Psychology

                       To become a psychologist or counselor, one should preferably do a PhD. in psychology. At the Masters-level, students can specialize in subjects such as clinical psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology and development psychology .After completing Plus Two, you should choose psychology for the degree course. Several universities and colleges offer three-year degree courses in psychology .In Kerala, the many colleges offer psychology at the degree level. Plus two students with any combination of subjects can apply. Admission will be made on the basis of merit in the qualifying examinations.

Job prospects :-

         

 To pursue the career of a psychologist, one should have a genuine desire to help other people resolve their mental or emotional problems. Clinical psychologists can find jobs in mental health hospitals and clinics and do private practice as consultant psychologists or counselors. Teaching and research are two avenues of employment for qualified psychologists. They can also work as counselors in schools and colleges to help students when they  face various challenges in their studies as well as in life.