As you can see, History students are very employable, 91% of History graduates in 2010 are either in work, further study or a combination of the two.
This data is collected every year by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) to show what HE students do six months after graduation.
Careers with a History Degree:
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Accounts Clerk
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Advertising & Marketing Executive
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Armed Forces: NCOs & Other Ranks
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Author, Writer
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Business Analyst
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Buyer & Purchasing Officer
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Civil Service Executive Officer
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Curator (Museum)
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Editor
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Educational Assistant
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General Office Assistant
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Investment Adviser / Merchant Banker
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Journalist
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Language Assistant
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Legal Executive & Paralegal
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Librarian
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Management Consultant
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Market Research Analyst
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Merchandiser
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Navy Officer
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Personal Assistant
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Police Officer
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Public Relations Officer
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Secondary Teacher
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Senior Official of Trade Union
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Stage & Studio Manager
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Teaching Professional
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Translator
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Youth Worker
You can find out more about what History graduates do| from across the University of London.
History students have much to offer potential employers with their wide range of skills allowing for a wide range of careers.
It’s particularly important to identify what you have to offer employers as a recent survey found that more employers look at ‘employability skills’ when selecting graduate employees.
Skills acquired from your degree:
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critical reasoning and analytical skills, including the capacity for solving problems and thinking creatively, often through extensive reading
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intellectual rigour and independence, including the ability to conduct research using different types of tools, such as information and communications technology, and sources
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the ability to construct an argument by selecting and ordering relevant evidence and then to communicate findings in a structured, clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing
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additional communication skills, such as negotiating, questioning and summarising
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self-motivation and self-reliance with the ability to work without direct supervision and manage time and priorities effectively
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the ability to discuss ideas in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement
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the capacity to think objectively and approach problems and new situations with an open mind
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an appreciation of the different factors that influence the activities of groups and individuals in society
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More than 41% of History graduates continue on to further study.
Not everyone wants to continue their academic interests into the workplace. You may feel you need help in deciding what to do next.