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Bachelor in History (Open University UK) Job Perspectives? Salary? |
I am from Switzerland and live and work in London. I heard that the Open University is very tough but a very good alternative to normal Universities for people who work 100% and/or have family. I am very interested in History but before I apply for anything I was wondering what perspectives I have with a degree in History. A degree in History by itself doesn't usually open many specific careers. With a postgraduate qualification you can go on to these careers: Archaeologist - 拢19,000 + Genealogist - 拢18,000 + Heritage Manager - 拢20,000 + Archivist - 拢22,000 + Historical Researcher - 拢18,000 + Museum Curator - 拢20,000 + History Teacher - 拢19,000 + University Lecturer - 拢26,000 + Librarian - 拢19,000 + Journalist - 拢17,000 + Without a postgraduate degree you can go on to these related careers: Archives Assistant (degree essential) - 拢17,000 + Personal/Online Tutor (degree essential) - 拢17,000 + Museum Attendant (degree preferred) - 拢15,000 + Library Assistant - 拢14,000 + I am doing an Open University degree in English Language and Literature at the moment, which means I studied the 60-point Level 1 course 'An Introduction to the Humanities' which is a recommended starting point for all the humanities-related degrees: English, History, Philosophy, Classical Studies, Art History, etc. The course wasn't too bad. I found the history assignments the most interesting: a 500-word essay on the architecture of the Colosseum; another 500-word essay on the gladiatorial games of ancient Rome; a 1000-word analysis of a section of historical writing from the French Revolution; and a 1000-word study of 'The Social Contract' by Jean-Jacques Rousseau. The work is not too hard, plus you only need an average grade of 40% from your assignments to pass. I hope this information has helped you. I wish you all the best with your future studies! An undergraduate degree in history will rarely enable you to get a job in history. You'd need at least a masters degree for that. However, you will have learned to write well. That skill is valuable to any employer, and something that few business programs teach. I would take at least introductory business classes and make sure that, if you don't have them from working, you develop computer skills. Earning any degree means that you manage time well (even more true when you're working while in school), follow through on goals, and have learned to assimilate information quickly. That, combined with the work experience that you already have, will help you to progress in any job. Good Luck! |
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