So, is bachelor of arts marketable in Kenya?
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Is bachelor of arts marketable in Kenya?
Well, it depends on what your arts degree is in..
Meaning?
Now, a Bachelor of Arts degree in some fields (remember it’s colloquially called Bachelors of Anything because there’s a BA in a whole range of subjects including history, sociology, literature, psychology, etc) will be marketable.
A good example is Bachelor of Arts in Education- teachers will be in demand for the foreseeable future.
Likewise, because depression has become a major crisis in Kenya, making demand for counsellors soar, a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology can be very marketable.
But if you take a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies- and I’m not hating on the course- you’re likely to take a little longer to get a worthwhile job in your line (the degree is mainly best for those already working in the security sector such as police officers or private guards)
The same can be said of BA degrees such as Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology- jobs are not so plenty.
So, the answer again is: IT DEPENDS…
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Some marketable arts courses in Kenya
Good bachelor of arts combinations
These include Bachelor of arts in Geography and Kiswahili
You can also pursue other good bachelor of arts combinations such as Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Economics, Bachelor of Arts in History and Economics, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics and Economics, and Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics and Literature.
Bachelor of Arts in Education
This degree could lead to a job as a secondary school teacher or even a trainer at tertiary colleges.
At local universities such as the UoN (University of Nairobi) or Moi University, you choose from some of the following subjects when selecting ideal bachelor of education arts combinations:
- Kiswahili
- History and Govt
- Geography
- Literature in English
- Economics
- English
- Religion/ Religious Studies
- Mathematics
- Business Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Social work
This BA degree can be worthwhile if you love to help. You might work with NGOs and other not-for-profits or government agencies as a social worker (helping individuals and needy families).
Is bachelor of arts marketable in Kenya? Recap
Well, it depends on what your arts degree is in..
In a nutshell, while a Bachelor of Arts degree in fields such as Bachelor of Arts in Education could be marketable(teachers will be in demand for the foreseeable future), a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Security Studies may not be very marketable unless you’re a cop or a private security guard seeking a promotion.
So the best strategy is to spend some time researching and selecting a bachelor of arts degree in a niche that has great employment potential unless you have a plan to venture into business/self-employment (you could start a consultancy after your BA, etc.)
Our two cents..
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