Archaelogy
The study of archaeology involves unveiling the past and preserving it in the form of historical monuments. Archaeological Courses in India consists of a detailed study of illustrated manuscripts, fossils, inscriptions and coins. Numismatics, epigraphy, archives and museology are also important branches of study included in archaeological courses in India.
The primary duty of an archaeologist involves a scientific and inter-disciplinary approach to the study of past societies and culture which, in other words, imply extensive field work, thorough knowledge of languages like Urdu, Sanskrit, and Persian, and familiarity with subjects like anthropology, geography, and geology.
Scope In India: The scope of archaeology is perhaps wider than any other discipline. Archaeology provides the students with numerous career options.
Scope Abroad: Archaeology however has a world-wide appeal. The various colleges and universities which have mushroomed across the globe are well furnished with research programs that promise everyone who is pursuing a course in archaeology, with flourishing career opportunities as curators, heritage conservators, archivists and teachers.