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**Gerry** · 28th Sep 2008, 10:37 PM

Does anyone know, what kind of jobs are out there for someone with an undergraduate degree in history? I'm seeking history and wondering what you all think.

29th Sep 2008, 12:03 AM

From what I know, there aren't a lot. My older brother just tentatively decided to major in history and be a history teacher. That's a possibility, but it's really difficult to get a job as that because there is such a surplus of social studies teachers (because many people major in history and don't know what they can do with that major so they go into education also).

**Gerry** · 29th Sep 2008, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by ColbieMarie

From what I know, there aren't a lot. My older brother just tentatively decided to major in history and be a history teacher. That's a possibility, but it's really difficult to get a job as that because there is such a surplus of social studies teachers (because many people major in history and don't know what they can do with that major so they go into education also).

Yeah that's what I'm going for right now. With the school district where I live, they're in such demand of teachers that even if I had a degree in history they might make me teach science or something. Lol. Teaching is always a fall back.

Anyone else have any other ideas?

**Martin** · 29th Sep 2008, 03:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Popular Career Choices

* 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.

There is also a detailed page here: http://www.alec.co.uk/free-career-as...tory-major.htm

ccdd · 29th Sep 2008, 03:38 AM

Some real life careers of people I know who did a history undergraduate degree (this is UK specific so maybe not all options - eg NHS!! - available to you, but just to give you an idea of people I know who HAVE entered a variety of careers):

Academia (university professor)
Teaching
civil service
local government
NHS training scheme
Police
Postgraduate law conversion degree - lawyer
Masters degree in land management - now manages estates
librarian (in a university library)
archivist's assistant (aiming for chief archivist)
Banking (on a very well paid graduate scheme!)
Working for one of the main UK political parties
Full-time youth pastor at their church
Working with special needs children in a hospice

These are all real-life examples from amongst people I know who did undergraduate degrees in history. There are many jobs and careers which don't require a specific degree, just a degree. Obviously, the exact opportunities available to you will be differerent in the US, also depending upon where you live and if you're willing to move.

But I hope this helps a little!

28th Sep 2008, 10:37 PM	#1
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29th Sep 2008, 12:03 AM	#2
ColbieMarie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Undergraduate Degree in History From what I know, there aren't a lot. My older brother just tentatively decided to major in history and be a history teacher. That's a possibility, but it's really difficult to get a job as that because there is such a surplus of social studies teachers (because many people major in history and don't know what they can do with that major so they go into education also).

29th Sep 2008, 03:38 AM	#5
ccdd Procrastination Queen Full Member Gender: Female Orientation: Bisexual Out Status: 30(ish) friends, but mostly closeted. Out to mum Location: UK Posts: 1,009 Join Date: Nov 2007	Re: Undergraduate Degree in History Some real life careers of people I know who did a history undergraduate degree (this is UK specific so maybe not all options - eg NHS!! - available to you, but just to give you an idea of people I know who HAVE entered a variety of careers): Academia (university professor) Teaching civil service local government NHS training scheme Police Postgraduate law conversion degree - lawyer Masters degree in land management - now manages estates librarian (in a university library) archivist's assistant (aiming for chief archivist) Banking (on a very well paid graduate scheme!) Working for one of the main UK political parties Full-time youth pastor at their church Working with special needs children in a hospice These are all real-life examples from amongst people I know who did undergraduate degrees in history. There are many jobs and careers which don't require a specific degree, just a degree. Obviously, the exact opportunities available to you will be differerent in the US, also depending upon where you live and if you're willing to move. But I hope this helps a little! Last edited by ccdd; 29th Sep 2008 at 03:40 AM..

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