What can I do with my History degree?
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“The skills and expertise you will develop whilst studying the University of Sheffield will open a complete array of opportunities in varied and interesting careers.”
Jamie Inkles
BA History
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
“Obviously, history is an essay writing subject. So I've really taken the ability to form a strong line of argument.”
Florence Williamson
BA History and Politics
Our alumni

Results and Clearing 2025
The University of Sheffield has some places for additional high achieving students available through Clearing this year.