Historians study about the past. Their typical job activities include gathering historical data from numerous sources, holding research on historical information, providing advice or guidance on historical topics, as well as writing reports, articles and books on historical findings and theories.

A degree in history supports the development of various significant skills like documentation, argumentation, writing and research.

With increased awareness about conservation of history and heritage there is a growing need for professionals in this field. It is a rigorous discipline made no easier by the fact that the more you learn, the less you may seem to know.

History as a subject has been valued both for its own sake and for the employment opportunities it provides. It was once regarded as the golden route to coveted jobs in the civil services.

The study of history at higher levels includes the study of historiography, historical research methods and studies of specific periods.

• Heritage manager
• Historic buildings inspector/conservation office
• Archaeologist: Archaeology is the study of human activity through the recovery and analysis of material culture. The archaeological record consists of artifacts, architecture, biofacts or ecofacts and cultural landscapes
• Teacher
• Curator: A curator collects, cares for, researches, and interprets a collection, and organizes displays and exhibitions and they may work in institutions like libraries, historical societies, and universities.
• Museology: It is the study of museums. It explores the history of museums and their role in society, as well as the activities they engage in, including curating, preservation, public programming, and education
• Researcher
• Historians
• Archivist: An archivist is information professional who assesses, collects, organizes preserves, maintains control over, and provides access to records and archives determined to have long-term value.
• Lawyer
• Anthropologist: Anthropologist study the various aspects of humans within past and present societies
• Jobs in UPSE
• Writer

Delhi University, Delhi    

• Course: B.A in History
• Eligibility: 10+2
• Selection Process: Marks Based

St. Stephen College, New Delhi

• Course: B.A (Hons) in History
• Eligibility: 10+2
• Selection Process: 12th marks Cut offs + Aptitude Test + Interview

St. Xavier's College, Mumbai

• Course: B.A in History
• Eligibility: 12th Passed
• Selection Process: 10+2 Cut offs

Madras Christian College, Chennai

• Course: B.A in History
• Eligibility: 12th Passed with a English as a subject
• Selection Process: Through merit list

Fergusson College, Pune

• Course- B.A, In History
• Eligibility: 10+2 with at least 50% marks
• Selection Process: Merit Based

Loyola College, Chennai

• Course: B.A in History
• Eligibility: 12th Passed with any stream
• Selection Process: Through merit list

• Good oral and written communication
• Ability to put together a logical argument
• Critical thinking
• Gathering, investigating and assessing material
• Condensing or expanding facts, ideas and arguments
• Basing conclusions on statistical research
• Organizing material in a logical and coherent way
• Presenting information literally, orally and visually
• An interest in culture
• An ability to spot a train of events.

• Class XII with any stream
• Post-graduation require bachelors in any field or in History or/and related subjects
• Most Colleges/Institutes provide admission on the basis of Class 12^th

• Ancient History
• Museologist
• Archaeologist
• Bioarchaeologist
• Historian
• Epigraphist
• Ethnoarchaeologist
• Forensic Archeologist
• Medieval History
• Modern History

• Gather historical data from sources such as archives, court records, diaries, news files, and photographs
• Conduct historical research for the identification, conservation, and reconstruction of historic places and materials
• Research on and prepare manuscripts in support of public programming and the development of exhibits at historic sites, museums, libraries, and archives
• Recommend actions related to historical art, such as which items to add to a collection or which items to display in an exhibition
• Advise individuals and institutions regarding issues such as the historical authenticity of materials or the customs of a specific historical period
• Interview people to gather information about historical events and to record oral histories
• Impart and conduct research in colleges, universities, museums, and other research agencies and schools.