Careers in history

This section aims to provide information on the value and relevance of the study history to a wide range of careers.

History provides young people with opportunities to develop a variety of skills that will contribute to their employability, whatever their chosen career. The transferable skills, abilities and attitudes to independent learning developed through the study of history make young people attractive to employers.

Careers related to the study of history include those in:

• accountancy
• administration
• archaeology
• architecture
• archives
• the armed forces
• business management
• the Civil Service
• conservation
• the heritage industry
• human resources
• Information technology
• journalism
• law
• libraries
• local government
• media
• museums and galleries
• the Police
• politics
• teaching and university research
• tourism.

For more detailed information about the relevance of history to employment and related careers go to the Historical Association's website.