Careers in History

History is a popular subject among the history lover students. History subject deals with recording past events and the interpreting as well as analyzing them. History is studied to understand the human civilization and analyzing the earlier cultures of the society.

The study of history is a very enriching experience since it enables one to study as well as research on major social, cultural, economic and political events that occurred in the past. A history graduate learns many skills during the course which helps him/her to get a job after the completion of course.

What kind of student might prefer History?

• Students interested in the history subject and want to enhance their knowledge.
• Students willing to devote time to a demanding subject such as history.
• Students with good research skills.

List of Courses available for history graduates:-

• Bachelor of Arts in History
• Bachelor of Arts in History Major
• Master of Arts in History
• Master of Arts in History Major
• Master of Philosophy in History
• Doctor of Philosophy in History

Basic Eligibility

UG:

For admission in a bachelor’s degree course in history, the candidate should have cleared his 10+2 examination from a recognized board.

PG:

The eligibility criteria for joining a postgraduate program in history is holding a bachelor's degree in any stream.

Job Prospects

Good numbers of job opportunities are available for history graduates. Many sectors of the industry employ history graduates. A history graduate can opt for a career in research, wherein they are required to analyze and evaluate documentary evidence. History graduates can join various government departments, not-for-profit organizations and associations. History graduates can also go for civil service exams.

The different careers options available for history graduates are Archivist, Genealogist, Records Manager, Information Officer, Gallery or Museum Curator and Librarian.

A history graduate can also work as a guide. And can join various tour operators for historical sight seeing. 

Remuneration

A history graduate can start his career with a salary of 8000 to 10,000 per month. Further growth in career come with experience and skill development.

Institute offering courses in history

• Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) Pune, India
• Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSRC) Delhi/NCR, India
• Ramjas College Delhi/NCR, India
• H.R College of Commerce & Economics Mumbai, India
• Ethiraj College Chennai, India
• Sri Guru Gobind Singh College of Commerce Delhi/NCR, India
• St.Alberts College Kochi, India
• Lala Lajpat Rai College of Commerce & Economics (LLCC) Mumbai, India
• IIT Kharagpur - Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India