What can I do with my History degree?

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鈥淭he skills and expertise you will develop whilst studying the University of 葫芦影业 will open a complete array of opportunities in varied and interesting careers.鈥

Jamie Inkles

BA History

History may become the focal point of your career - for example, if you are interested in teaching, academia or heritage work - or maybe you will use the range of skills and experience you gain during your degree to follow a different path.

Our graduates have gone on to become:

  • lawyers
  • marketing executives
  • civil servants
  • accountants
  • management consultants
  • university lecturers
  • archivists
  • librarians
  • staff in museums, tourism and the heritage industry

鈥淥bviously, history is an essay writing subject. So I've really taken the ability to form a strong line of argument.鈥

Florence Williamson

BA History and Politics


Our alumni

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History has informed everything I do on a daily basis. It changes the way I view the news. It changes the way I analyse current events

Kat Cowan BA History alumni

Kat Cowan talks about her passion for history, and how it has led to a successful career in broadcast journalism.

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You've just got to put yourself in the path of interesting opportunities as often as you possibly can

Adam Hawksbee BA History & Politics alumni

Adam Hawksbee explains how key skills developed through studying History and Politics are used consistently in his current role in local government.

Meet our alumni

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