Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences
No, studying literature, languages and the humanities doesn't just lead to becoming a teacher, journalist, sociologist or translator. Here we take a closer look at these rich but little-known studies.
Studies in LLSHS
The humanities, languages and social sciences (LLSHS) are divided into 3 main areas:
- humanities (classics, modern literature, language sciences, etc.)
- languages (ancient languages, modern languages, rare languages, etc.)
- humanities and social sciences (geography, history, philosophy, psychology, sociology, ethnology - anthropology, etc.).
You can study at a number of different establishments, depending on your level and aspirations:
- Classes Préparatoires aux Grandes Ecoles,
- Grandes Ecoles in the humanities, languages and social sciences (ENS, CELSA, ENSSIB, EPHE, EHESS, ENC, etc.)
- Universities, within the faculties of Letters, Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences.
Careers after studying literature
There is a wide range of career opportunities in the humanities, languages and social sciences. These are careers that require good writing skills and a good general knowledge:
- Jobs in books and publishing, such as editor, librarian, documentalist, archivist, etc.
- Communication professions such as journalist, advertising executive
- Social professions, such as psychologist, human resources employee, social worker, etc.
- Teaching in schools, secondary education or higher education
- Research in private or public institutes
- Translation and interpreting
- Cultural and heritage professions such as archaeologist, historian, curator, guide, cultural mediator, etc.