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Explore what History graduates do

Studying a History degree develops your ability to think critically, analyse evidence and communicate effectively. You’ll gain insights into the past that inform the present, while building skills valued across a wide range of careers and roles requiring strong analytical skills.

History graduates from Exeter commonly work in the following sectors:

While these sectors are popular among History graduates, alumni from your course enter a broad range of jobs, sectors and further study, as you can see below.

Interested in career options that directly relate to your discipline or where your degree gives you a strong advantage? Start by exploring:

Destinations of Exeter History graduates

Each year, UK graduates are surveyed 15 months after finishing their degrees via the . 

Graduates from your discipline have entered a wide range of job roles. You can explore some recent examples below.*

To learn more about these roles, browse the . For more detailed insights into each area of work, visit our employment sector pages.
Accountancy, Banking and Finance
  • Analyst (Investment Bank)
  • Audit Associate
  • Broker (Insurance)
  • Interest Derivative Broker
  • Tax Consultant
Business Analytics, Strategy and Consulting / Law and Legal
  • Business Strategy Graduate
  • Graduate Analyst (Personnel Consulting)
  • Management Consultant
  • Paralegal
  • Supply Operations Analyst
Business Operations and Management
  • Business Development Manager
  • Contract and Procurement Lead
  • ESG Coordinator
  • Recruitment Consultant
  • Sales Executive
Charities / Heritage and Culture / Tourism
  • Corporate and Community Fundraising Executive
  • Festival Coordinator
  • Museum General Assistant
  • Researcher
  • Trusts and Foundations Executive
Education and Teaching
  • Learning Support Assistant
  • Student Support Officer
  • Teacher (Secondary)
  • University Admissions Officer
Marketing, Publishing and Journalism
  • Brand Manager
  • Community Reporter
  • Magazine Editor
  • Marketing and PR Assistant
  • Web Designer
Politics, Government and the Public Sector
  • Executive Officer (Civil Service)
  • Harbour Patroller
  • Operations Manager (Civil Service)
  • Parliamentary Assistant
  • Policy Researcher (Think Tank)
Remember…

Most employers accept applications from graduates with any degree subject, so don't restrict your thinking to the jobs listed above.

Graduates from your discipline have gone on to work for a range of employers. You can explore some recent examples below.*

For tips on researching an employer, visit our researching employers page.

Graduates from your discipline have pursued various programmes of further study. You can explore some recent examples below.**

To learn more about pursuing further study visit our postgraduate study page.
Further study related to your discipline 
  • MA Archaeology
  • MA Classics and Ancient History
  • MA Historical Research
  • MA History of Art
  • MA Medieval History
  • MA United States Studies: History and Politics
  • MPhil in Modern British History
  • MSc Empires, Colonialism and Globalisation
  • Mst Early Modern History (1500-1700)
Further study in other disciplines
  • LLM Law Conversion with SQE
  • MA International Relations
  • MA Magic and Occult Sciences
  • MA News Journalism
  • MA Publishing
  • MA Theology and Religion
  • MRes Social Science Research
  • MSc Development Management
  • MSc European Politics and Policy
  • MSc Global Governance
  • MSc Human Rights and International Politics
  • MSc Marketing
  • MSc Public Policy
  • MSc Real Estate
  • MSc Social Research Methods
  • MSc Sports Management
  • PGCE
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Law (PGDL)

Useful resources

  • Discover what matters to you in a future career using our Know Yourself page.
  • Explore your career options using our Employment Sectors page. 
  • Consider your further study options by visiting our postgraduate study page.
  • Browse 樱花动漫 alumni career paths using the University's and LinkedIn's (LinkedIn account required).
  • View national graduate destinations for your discipline in the report. Please note it does not cover all disciplines.

*Data is based on responses from full-time, UK-domiciled students who graduated between 2021/22 and 2022/23, as reported in the .

**Individual course titles are taken from the 樱花动漫’s Career Destination Surveys (2021/22 to 2023/24).