Career options after Bachelor of Arts in History

BA History Jobs

BA History Job Description

Average Annual Salary

Archaeologists

These professionals perform research and field-based roles. They excavate sites, locate artifacts of the past, record their findings, conduct research, and more.   

Rs 6 lakhs per annum

Civil Servants

BA in History students can prepare for civil services exams like UPSC or state PSC to become civil servants, and to work in different government departments.

Rs 10.4 lakhs per annum

Archivists

Archivists are responsible for preserving and organizing past records and historical documents. These professionals can be employed at museums, government agencies, libraries, and private organizations. They help researchers and historians to access archival materials. 

Rs 4.1 lakh per annum

Teachers

History graduates can also work in the field of education by pursuing teaching jobs. They can enroll and complete B.Ed programs after a BA in history to apply for teaching jobs in both government and private schools.  

Rs 3.4 lakh per annum

Museum Curators

These professionals are responsible for managing museums including artifacts, artworks, and other historical items. They ensure the preservation and exhibition of collections and their maintenance. 

Rs 9 lakh per annum

Auctioneers

Auctioneers conduct auctions and manage them too. They arrange for the selling of goods and properties to the highest bidders. These professionals can work in art galleries, antique stores, real estate, and automobile companies. 

Rs 4 lakh per annum

Journalists

History graduates can also apply for media and journalism roles. They can do a master's degree or a diploma in journalism to succeed in this field. They can cover political, historical, and other beats of journalism as per their passion.  

Rs 4.2 lakh per annum

Policy Analysts

Policy Analysts’ researches and evaluates policies to support the organizations they represent with the right policy insights. They can work with government agencies, private companies, and non-profit organizations.

Rs 7.1 lakh per annum

Public Relations Specialists

History graduates can explore opportunities in the public relations domain to manage public images of the companies they represent. PR specialists write press releases, manage social media accounts, and organize events for companies.

Rs 6 lakhs per annum

Professors

Bachelor in History graduates can pursue their masters in the subject and get a PhD to become assistant professors and professors of history to teach college and university students.

Rs 7 lakh per annum