What can I do with my History degree?

History may become the focal point of your career - for example, if you are interested in teaching, academia or heritage work - or maybe you will use the range of skills and experience you gain during your degree to follow a different path.

Our graduates have gone on to become:

• lawyers
• marketing executives
• civil servants
• accountants
• management consultants
• university lecturers
• archivists
• librarians
• staff in museums, tourism and the heritage industry

Our alumni

History has informed everything I do on a daily basis. It changes the way I view the news. It changes the way I analyse current events

Kat Cowan BA History alumni

Kat Cowan talks about her passion for history, and how it has led to a successful career in broadcast journalism.

You've just got to put yourself in the path of interesting opportunities as often as you possibly can

Adam Hawksbee BA History & Politics alumni

Adam Hawksbee explains how key skills developed through studying History and Politics are used consistently in his current role in local government.

Meet our alumni