History

Hi Mahi,
Career options for students who have finished their graduation in history are quite high. You can go for advanced studies or get jobs. If you would like to pursue your studies, go for Master's degree in the same field. You can also appear for the UPSC or the state wide PSC tests. You can also appear for the SSC tests. In case, you wish to get into teaching profession, get the B.Ed (after BA) or M.Ed (after MA) degree and apply for teacher or lecturer positions.
Many other job options are available too. A few include:
Archivists
Information Managers
Librarians
Politician
Public Relations officer
Records Managers
You can even consider a course among the following options-
Certificate Course in Archaeology, Iconography, Indian numismatics, Manuscriptology, numismatics
Diploma in-
Ancient History, Archaeology and Culture, Archaeology
Ancient Indian History and Culture
Archaeology
Epigraphy
Museology
Museum Administration, Museum Modeling
PG Diploma in-
Ancient Indian History and Culture, Museology
Archaeology
Ancient History and Equigraphy
Ancient Culture and History
Museology
Archives Keeping
You can even appear for Bank tests and get jobs as Probationary Officers or Clerks, or work with news papers or magazines. Students of history with a professional degree in journalism can get jobs with magazines like Business India, Outlook and National Geographic Magazine etc.
Also you may refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/history-journey-into-the-pasts-article-3182-1
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/2242/Subject-History-Career-Opportunities
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Hi Anshika,
Different sectors of the industry employ history graduates.
Several history graduates opt for a career in research, wherein they are required to analyze and evaluate documentary evidence.
History graduates can also work with government agencies as well as departments, not-for-profit organizations and associations.
History graduates can work as policy analysts, local historians, evaluators and planners.
These are the career aspects for History Graduates:
- In education field - Professor, teacher, lecturer
- Researcher
- Archaeologist, you can work with ASI
- Historian
- Politician's Assistant
- Museum/Gallery conservator
- Civil Service administrator
- Heritage manager
-Trade union research officer
- Archivist
- Academic librarian
Skills required:
-ability to discuss ideas in groups, and to negotiate,
-critical reasoning and analytical skills
-intellectual rigour and independence
-capacity to think objectively and approach problems
-Accuracy
-Keen observation
-Creativity
Below mentioned are the further study options available:
-M.A Ancient History
-M.A Archaeology
-PG Diploma in NGO Management
-M.A. Historical Studies
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Hi,
Please remember scholarships are competitive and awarded to the most deserving students.
At the masters level you can get funding in the form of graduate assistantships where you work or research with professors.
In exchange you may get your entire or partial tuition fees waived, and get a monthly stipend to cover your living expenses however such awards are very competitive.
Universities abroad consider various factors such as previous academics, entrance test scores, work experience, application documents and so on while assessing an application for admission and scholarships; hence, it is important to have a well-rounded outstanding profile.
For your reference find below some of the parameters considered by foreign universities to grant scholarships to international students.
- Very good academic record preferably 60%-70% plus in graduation and high scores in IELTS or TOEFL.
- Work experience.
- Participation in extra curricular activities.
- Paper Presentation in national and international seminars.
- Articles published in various journals.
So, as per your query, I would suggest you to:
1. Select the country where you wish to study.
2. Once country is decided then you need to shortlist the universities where you wish to apply.
3. Once shortlisted you may then contact the admission department of these universities either through email or Phone to know the exact eligibility criteria for scholarships.
4. If you meet the eligibility criteria you may then apply accordingly.
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All the Best.

Hi,
Archaeology is the science of studying human cultures through the recovery, analysis and documentation of material remains and environmental data, like architecture, arte facts, features, landscapes.
You can go with M.A Archaeology once you are done with bachelors in History. It is preferable for candidates to have a background of ancient history and culture.
For taking admission in this course a candidate should have at least bachelors degree related with this field along with minimum marks of 60% in the respective course and also they should fulfill same percentage criteria in class 10 and 12.
Candidates should also be medically fit, proved by a government doctor.
Institutes Offering M.A. - Archaeology
Delhi Institute of Heritage Research and Management (D.I.H.R.M.), New Delhi
University of Madras, Chennai
Osmania University, Hyderabad
University of Pune, Pune
Nagpur University, Nagpur
University of Calcutta, Calcutta
You can refine the search as per the location preference and shortlist the ones for which you meet the qualifying criteria.
Career Avenues in Archaeology-
Archives
Research Organizations
Research Institutions
Court Houses
Historic Sites
Museums
National Parks
Universities
Under water Archaeology Wing
Libraries
Institutions
Tourism Industry
Publishing Houses
Cultural Centers
Defense Services
For more, refer-
https://www.shiksha.com/getArticleDetail/928/Career-In-Archaeology
https://www.shiksha.com/career-in-archaeology-a-rollercoaster-ride-article-3685-1
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Hi,
1. The eligibility criteria for PhD varies for every institute. The basic requirement is a Masters degree or an equivalent degree in the relevant discipline. However the cut off percentages vary. Some of the institutes conduct entrance exams and some of them require atleast two Research Publications for the PhD programs. Some also require work experience of a couple of years.
Candidates desirous of earning a PhD. in a particular area should exhibit deep understanding and maturity in that area. This is evaluated through an extensive interview by a panel of experts. A description of one or two proposed areas of specialization (1-2 pages per area) is to be attached along with the application form. The description should include references to work published in leading journals or conference proceedings including at least one reference to seminal work in that field.
2. Duration:- 2 to 3 year depends on Thesis
3. If you move with the right attitude and aptitude, then definitely a doctorate degree is achievable.
4. Traditionally, the most preferred jobs for PhD's have been industrial R&D Labs, university positions, and start-ups.
The salaries may vary to some extent depending on your work experience, your original graduation and the managerial level that you hold.
Besides teaching and research, you can also look for non-academic careers after PhD- you can probably explore higher positions in your domain (private and public sector).
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