What are the career prospects for a graduate in history?

Feb 22, 2011, 14:59 IST

How can I become an archaeologist or historian?

Question: I am doing BA (Hons) in history. Kindly guide me about the career prospects in this field.

Arun Kumar Ravidas, Lakhisaray, Bihar

Answer: History has wide utility in the present context. If you take entrance tests (especially the civil service), substantial number of questions are based on history. In addition, history can also be taken as a separate optional paper.Travel and Tourism sector professionals are also expected to have a history background. Several opportunities exist in schools and colleges as teachers or as fellows in research institutions.You can also make career in archaeology, be a historian, or work in TV channels as a researcher where a show on history is involved.

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