Skills for your CV

Studying History develops your:

• 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 managing 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.

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

• 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.

Jobs directly related to History include:

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

Jobs where having studied history would be useful include:

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