Careers in Curriculum

Trust Career Adviser

Part of the Nicholas Postgate Catholic Academy Trust

Why study History

History Careers: what's involved?

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and production technicians (9%).

History gives you an understanding of past events, ranging from ancient times to modern day.

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Whilst studying history you learn the skills to be able to take in large amounts of written or visual information and analyse how and why things happened, whilst developing excellent written communication skills.

History can lead on to a large range of careers from law, politics and business through to creative media, journalism, broadcasting and tourism management.

Typical Employers

History graduates are valued by a wide range of employers and organisations including heritage organisations, museums and libraries. Other typical employers include:

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• accountancy firms
• archive and records offices
• banks
• charities
• higher education institutions (HEIs)
• international development organisations
• law firms
• management consultancies
• publishing companies
• retailers
• schools
• television and radio broadcasters.

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Typical Employers

National and local government and the public services also attract history graduates, particularly the civil service (with some graduates applying to the Civil Service Fast Stream), NHS management, the police and armed services.

Jobs related to a Degree in History

Job profile examples including Labour Market Information click on links below:

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• Academic researcher
• Archivist
• Heritage manager
• Historic buildings inspector/conservation officer
• Museum education officer
• Museum/gallery curator
• Museum/gallery exhibitions officer
• Secondary school teacher

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Jobs where your degree would be useful include:

Remember that many employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed here.

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• Academic librarian
• Archaeologist
• Broadcast journalist
• Civil Service administrator
• Editorial assistant
• Human resources officer
• Information officer
• Marketing executive
• Policy officer
• Politician's assistant
• Solicitor
• Talent agent

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Why study History?

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Studying a History Degree develops skills in:

• critical reasoning and analytical skills, including the capacity for solving problems and thinking creatively
• intellectual rigour and independence, including the ability to conduct detailed research
• ability to construct an argument and communicate findings in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
• capability to work without direct supervision and manage your time and priorities effectively
• ability to discuss ideas in groups, and to negotiate, question and summarise
• capacity to think objectively and approach problems and new situations with an open mind
• appreciation of the different factors that influence the activities of groups and individuals in society.

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Further Study

Some history graduates go on to further study at Masters level in order to specialise in an area of history and cultures of interest to them.

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However, many postgraduate courses accept graduates from any subject and this allows history graduates to enter careers as diverse as:

• accountancy
• journalism
• law
• librarianship
• museum studies
• teaching.

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