General Details
Humanities are academic fields that focus on societal and cultural elements of people. It is typically the area of study that is distinct from the physical sciences (physics, chemistry, life science), formal sciences (mathematics, computer science), social sciences, and applied sciences.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the common roles for humanities experts in academia?
In general, you can use your knowledge to help users and coworkers, build a strong network (community), and do other things. As a doctoral student, you can learn and figure out a solution in an area related to the humanities. As a faculty member, you can plan and do your own research, as well as teach students and help doctoral students. In academia, these are the main things that people who study the humanities do.
How much do master's degree holders in the humanities make in academia?
In the first year after getting a master's degree in humanities, you can make between $2500 and $3000 gross per month, before taxes, in academia or research institutions.
For a full-time PhD student job, the gross salary ranges from €2,960 to €4,670 (scale 10 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities) per month, depending on previous qualifications and experience.
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What are the academic salaries for humanities PhDs?
Depending on applicable experience, the gross monthly salary based on a 38-hour workweek, ranges from €3,974 to €5,439 (scale 11 according to the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities).
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