Building Emotional Intelligence for the Workplace

Emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognised as a vital skill in the workplace, especially in roles within the humanities, arts, and social sciences where understanding and navigating human behaviour is key. For students in the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS), developing emotional intelligence can enhance your professional relationships, improve decision-making, and boost your career progression. What is […]

How Research Skills from Humanities Prepare Graduates for Data-Driven Roles

When people think about data-driven careers, they often picture computer scientists or mathematicians. Yet graduates from the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS) also bring highly valuable skills to roles that rely on data. The research skills developed in humanities subjects provide a strong foundation for interpreting, questioning, and applying data in meaningful ways. The Overlap Between Humanities […]

Creativity and Critical Thinking: A Dual Skill Set for Career Success

Students and graduates from the Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (FHASS) often develop a unique combination of creativity and critical thinking — two skills highly prized in today’s complex and rapidly changing job market. Whether you’re drawn to the arts, social sciences or humanities, mastering these complementary abilities can open doors across a wide range of careers and […]