Career opportunities
History at Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ and you will come away with a degree that is well-regarded by employers for the outstanding analysis and critical thinking skills you will develop.
The University of Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ is the most targeted university in the UK for top graduate employers (High Fliers Research, 2026).
Our graduates enjoy success in a wide range of careers, reflecting the high regard in which employers hold a History degree from Ô°ÇøÒùÂÒ, including the BBC - with whom we have well-established links - as well as KPMG, Deloitte, Marks and Spencer, Aviva, Accenture and Barclays.
Typical professions for History graduates include:
- teaching and academia;
- heritage and museums;
- the Civil Service;
- policy and thinktanks;
- creative industries;
- media and journalism;
- marketing and public relations;
- law and accountancy;
- finance;
- NGOs.
Many of our graduates go on to undertake further study such as master's and PhD degrees, PGCEs or law conversion courses before taking up their careers.