Job Opportunities for B.A. in History Graduates

Job Opportunities for B.A. in History Graduates

What is history ?

History is a branch of knowledge that fulfils the desire of man to know the past.It becomes the collective memory of human society.The study of history comprehends all the human experiences in the past,which includes wahts men have said,done or suffered;that helps one to find out the present traces of the past.So,we can say that history is the respresentation of the past experience through the works of historian.

Why history ?

Knowledge of the past is essential to the society.Without the knowledge of the past  we would be without identity.So historical study helps us to understand the present.itacts as a guide for the future.It teaches us how bad decisions have led to the catastophe.history warns us not to cross the limit in certain aspects.It has the characteristics of science and art.Historical study may helps us to predict the future.It helps to develop the reasong power in man and make him a more reasonable human being.It increases our memory capacity and imagination.Also history gives us a chronological order of events which have shapened our present.

Scope of History ?

1-Study of history develops the capacity to inspire the youth to attain higher pursuits of life and to endure the inevitable.

2-It helps man to develop his own self knowledge and his position in the society in which he lives.

3-Historical lessons becomes the sources of inspiration to the people of contemporary period.

4-History is the best descipline through which one can impart value orientation to the children.

5-History helps to develop the spirit of enquiry,memory,reasoning power and capacity for analysis.

6-Several problems of the present day,like that of communalism,ethnicity,casteism etc can only be solved on the basis of correct understanding of the past.

7-Historians have the opportunity to get very good jobs with firms not only in our country but also abroad.

8-Once student have finished their graduate studies, they can do their postgraduation in History (MA History).

9-Many certification courses that are available for B A History graduates includes;

*Certificate Course in Archaeology, Iconography, Indian numismatics, Manuscriptology, numismatics

*Diploma in Ancient History, Archaeology and Culture, Archaeology

*Diploma in Ancient Indian History and Culture, Epigraphy

*Diploma in Archaeology

*Diploma in Epigraphy

*Diploma in Museology

*Diploma in Museum Administration, Museum Modeling

*Postgraduate Diploma in Ancient Indian History and Culture, Museology

*Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology

*Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology and Ancient History, Equigraphy

*Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology, Ancient Culture and History

*Postgraduate Diploma in Archaeology, Museology

*Postgraduate Diploma in Archives Keeping.

10-Students who like to go for advanced studies can do PhD in any one of the numerous specializations available.

11-Career options for students who have finished their graduation in history are quite high.

12-Students can also appear for the UPSC or the state wide PSC tests.Almost 40 % of I.A.S exam questions are taken from history.

13-Those who like the teaching profession can get the B.Ed (after BA) or M.Ed (after MA) degree and apply for teacher or Assistant Professor positions.

14-Many other job options are available too for B A history Student.  A few include:

*Archivists

*Information Managers

*Librarians

*Politician

*Public Relations officer

*Records Managers.

1.  Teaching

2.  Law

3.  Research

4.  Diplomacy

5.  Public service

6.  Journalism

7.  Ministry

8.  Insurance

9.  Politics

10.      Publishing

11.      Some Job Types

12.      Archaeologist

13.      Archivist

14.      Historical researcher

15.      Museum work

16.      Secondary school teacher

17.      Tour guide

18.   University lecturer

15-They can even appear for Bank tests and get jobs as Probationary Officers or Clerks, or work with news papers or magazines. 

16-Students of history with a professional degree in journalism can get jobs with various  magazines  .

17-Civil Service: History graduates those who join the Civil Services are involved in a variety of tasks such as drafting material for new legislation, management of their departments, analyzing policy options etc.

18-Intelligence Work: Graduates from this field can also look for jobs in countering of threats and investigation.  The nature of the work involves the use of many skills that has been gained through studying.

                                              Shabeermon M.