What Majors Are There in Subject Group C? The Top 7 In-Demand Fields

Subject group C and the most common admission combinations for 2026

Subject group C is known as the set of combinations in the social sciences and humanities, focusing mainly on subjects relating to language, history, geography and other social sciences. According to 2024 Ministry of Education and Training figures, group C accounts for about 35% of all candidates registering for university admission, showing how much interest pupils have in these fields.

The common group C combinations include C00, C01, C02, C03, C04 and a number of extended combinations. Each has its own character and suits different groups of majors, giving candidates flexible options when applying.

Combination C00 (Literature, History, Geography)

Combination C00 comprises three subjects — Literature, History and Geography — and is the traditional and most common combination, suited to candidates with strengths in the social sciences and humanities.

It is generally used for admission to majors such as English Language, other language programmes, International Relations, Tourism, Cultural Studies and many teacher education programmes. According to the National Centre for Education Information and Forecasting, average benchmark scores for C00 in 2024 ranged from 18 to 25 points depending on the major and the university.

Extended group C combinations (C01, C02, C03, C04, etc.)

Alongside C00, extended combinations such as C01, C02, C03 and C04 are increasingly used by universities to add flexibility to admission:

• Combination C03 (Literature, History, Mathematics): combines humanities with mathematical logic, suited to Economics, Business Administration and Finance – Banking.
• Combination C04 (Literature, History, English): focuses on language ability and social understanding, suited to Journalism, International Relations and Tourism.
• Combination C15 (Literature, Geography, English): combines literature, geography and a foreign language, suited to Tourism, Geography and teacher education programmes.
• Combination C20 (Literature, Mathematics, English): integrates literary thinking, mathematical logic and a foreign language, suited to Marketing, Management and International Economics.

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A round-up of group C majors across 7 in-demand field groups

When looking into what majors there are in subject group C, we can sort them into 7 main groups covering more than 50 specific programmes. This grouping is based on labour market analysis and recruitment trend reports from the Vietnam Institute for Educational Development Research, giving candidates an overview on which to base their decision.

Social sciences and humanities

This is the core group within subject group C, covering fields such as Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Literature and History. Psychology within group C is attracting growing interest as demand rises for counselling and human resources work in modern society. Sociology also has good prospects in social research and community development.

According to the Centre for Human Resources Forecasting and Labour Market Information, recruitment demand in this group rose 15% year on year, concentrated particularly in major cities such as Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Journalism, communications & marketing

In the digital age, Multimedia Communications and Marketing within group C are attractive options with high starting salaries and good promotion prospects. Fields such as Journalism, Public Relations, Digital Marketing and Content Marketing draw many young people.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology (HUFLIT) offers high-quality programmes in this area. With experienced teaching staff and modern facilities, students engage with the very latest trends in the field.

Economics – management

Business Administration and Human Resource Management within group C are highly applied fields in strong demand in the labour market. Economics, Finance, Management and Accounting are consistently among the fields with high salaries and good promotion prospects.

That said, the economics group often involves fairly complex quantitative courses. Understanding this, HUFLIT has introduced its “Teaching Assistant Model” to encourage students to support one another in their studies, particularly popular around end-of-semester examinations. Under lecturers’ assignment and guidance, students with strong academic records orThe social sciences and humanities have strong future prospects

ganise study groups and tutoring to help students in lower years consolidate their knowledge and work through exercises, so they can walk into the examination room with real confidence.

Teacher education

Literature teacher education and Primary Education within group C remain important fields in the national education system. With strong investment in education, teacher education programmes have many opportunities to develop, particularly in renewing teaching methods and applying technology. According to the Ministry of Education and Training, demand for teachers at all levels remains high, especially in developing areas and at high-quality private schools.

Tourism, hospitality & services

Tourism and Hotel Management within group C are recovering strongly after the pandemic. With Vietnam fully reopening to tourism, demand for high-quality talent in this field has risen considerably. HUFLIT’s modern programmes, combining theory with practice, give students the skills they need to succeed in this promising service sector.

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Culture & the arts

Cultural Management, along with specialisations in the arts, design and music, is attracting many young people with a passion for creativity. As the cultural industries develop, these fields have good prospects for income and career growth.

The State is stepping up its national target programme on cultural development and building the cultural industries, aiming to integrate Vietnamese culture internationally while preserving national identity. The Government aims to enrich people’s spiritual life and create the conditions for artists to contribute to the arts and the national interest. A number of special arts programmes and large-scale concerts have recently been staged to mark major events, clearly reflecting the State’s attention to and investment in culture and the arts.

Advice on choosing the right group C major

Working out what majors there are in subject group C that suit you calls for careful thought about many factors. This decision will have a major bearing on your future career and life, so it needs a systematic and comprehensive approach.

Analyse your strengths and personal interests

Choosing a major by interest requires you to understand yourself clearly. Assess your strengths — communication skills, logical thinking, creativity, teamwork. Those with strong language ability might consider Foreign Languages or Journalism. Those who are careful and meticulous suit Law or Accounting.

According to research by Dr. Nguyen Van Minh of the Vietnam Institute of Psychology, choosing a major that matches your personality and interests increases the likelihood of success at work by 40% and raises satisfaction by 35% compared with those working outside their field.

Research market demand and job prospects

When researching which group C majors are easiest to find work in and which pay best, consult reputable labour market reports. According to VietnamWorks, Marketing, Finance and Tourism are in high recruitment demand with average salaries of VND 8–15 million for new staff. Fields linked to digital technology in particular — Digital Marketing, E-commerce and Multimedia Communications — are seeing annual salary growth of 15–20%.

Group C fields provide a social sciences and humanities foundation that makes it easier to continue to higher levels such as master’s and doctoral study in Law, Journalism – Communications, Teacher Education, Sociology or International Relations. Fields such as Law, Journalism, Social Work and Cultural Management also open up opportunities to join advanced training programmes, professional certifications or international scholarships, creating a long-term competitive advantage.

Reputable universities offering group C programmes today

Reputable group C universities in Vietnam are assessed on criteria such as training quality, teaching staff, facilities and the graduate employment rate. In the southern region, there are many quality options among the group C universities in Ho Chi Minh City. Among them, Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages – Information Technology (HUFLIT) stands out for:

• Programmes designed to international standards, integrating a range of practical skills
• Experienced teaching staff, including many doctorate and master’s holders from prestigious universities
• Modern facilities with smart classrooms and a rich electronic library
• Close relationships with industry, creating many internship and job opportunities for students.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about choosing a group C major

Can group C graduates work outside their field?

Group C graduates can absolutely work outside their field thanks to their broad knowledge base and the soft skills they are taught. Many group C graduates go on to work in areas such as IT and business, or start their own ventures. Changing direction does, however, take time to build up the underlying knowledge and patience when starting from a more junior position. Learners need to take the initiative in gaining certificates and taking courses so they can adapt quickly and meet the field’s requirements.

According to a survey by the Centre for Human Resources Forecasting, about 30% of group C graduates work in fields other than the one they studied, and 70% of those rate the career change positively.

Is tuition for group C majors expensive?

Tuition for group C majors ranges from VND 15–40 million per year depending on the university and the quality of provision. HUFLIT has a reasonable fixed rate of VND 1,230,000 per credit while maintaining high training quality. The University also has a student support fund offering scholarships and financial assistance, easing the burden on students’ families.

What are the difficulties of choosing group C?

Whether you should study group C is a question many candidates ask. The main difficulties are usually:

• High competition owing to the large number of candidates
• Some majors have high benchmark scores that are hard to predict
• Market demand fluctuates from period to period

With thorough preparation and the right choice of major, however, group C still offers plenty of good career opportunities.

What majors there are in subject group C is no longer a difficult question once you have the detail set out in this article. With more than 50 varied programmes across 7 main groups, group C opens up many attractive career opportunities. Contact HUFLIT for detailed advice on our high-quality programmes and the career direction that best suits your future!

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