A degree in history may not be as career-focused as, say, a business and management qualification, but it can nevertheless open doors to a wide range of roles. Career website Alec said first and foremost, a history major provides graduates with an "enriching experience", as well as extensive knowledge of some of the major social, political, cultural and economic events of the past. The variety of skills this study demands - such as the ability to conduct research, analyze and evaluate information, and effectively communicate complex concepts and ideas - also gives history graduates a transferable set of capabilities that they can apply to many different jobs. Among the most common entry-level positions for history graduates are research assistants, administrative officers and management trainees. They can also advance to positions such as policy analyst, librarian, museum or gallery curator, genealogist, archives manager and information officer. Another area where history graduates find they can apply their analytical and research skills in law, with many majors in the field going on to become attorneys and legal assistants. Educators, editors, local historians and journalists are among some of the other careers available to history graduates, the American Historical Association said.  |