History
History is a captivating journey through the stories of our past, offering you insights into civilizations, cultures, and events that have shaped the world as we know it today. In this course, you'll hone your skills in exhibition creation, archiving, curation, marketing, and cataloguing—all valuable tools for a variety of career paths within and beyond the academic realm.
As a historian, you could find yourself working as an archaeologist, museum curator, or arts administrator. You might become an antiques dealer, heritage manager, or even a journalist. Your passion for history may lead you to higher education lectureships, secondary school teaching, or social research. Alternatively, you could excel in publishing, public relations, or academic librarianship.
Success in history requires more than just knowledge; it demands strong communication skills, excellent research abilities, meticulous planning, and a knack for customer service. If you're intrigued by the mysteries of the past and eager to contribute to the understanding and preservation of human heritage, this course could be your passport to a career that is both rewarding and fulfilling. Each day brings new discoveries, offering an exciting adventure as you help to unravel the tapestry of our shared history.
Hard Skills
- Exhibitions
- Archives
- Curation
- Marketing
- Cataloguing
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Management
- Research
- Customer service
- Planning
Average Starting Salary
Career paths
- Archaeologist
- Art gallery manager
- Museum curator
- Arts administrator
- Antiques dealer
- Heritage manager
- Higher education lecturer/researcher
- Secondary school teacher
- Social researcher
- Journalist
- Academic librarian
- Archivist
- Writer
- Public relations
- Publishing assistant