Job
Opportunities for B.A. in History Graduates
What is history ?
History is a branch of knowledge that fulfils the desire
of man to know the past.It becomes the collective memory of human society.The
study of history comprehends all the human experiences in the past,which
includes wahts men have said,done or suffered;that helps one to find out the
present traces of the past.So,we can say that history is the respresentation of
the past experience through the works of historian.
Why history ?
Knowledge of the past is essential to the society.Without
the knowledge of the past we would be
without identity.So historical study helps us to understand the present.itacts
as a guide for the future.It teaches us how bad decisions have led to the
catastophe.history warns us not to cross the limit in certain aspects.It has
the characteristics of science and art.Historical study may helps us to predict
the future.It helps to develop the reasong power in man and make him a more
reasonable human being.It increases our memory capacity and imagination.Also
history gives us a chronological order of events which have shapened our
present.
Scope of History ?
1-Study of history develops the capacity to inspire the
youth to attain higher pursuits of life and to endure the inevitable.
2-It helps man to develop his own self knowledge and his
position in the society in which he lives.
3-Historical lessons becomes the sources of inspiration
to the people of contemporary period.
4-History is the best descipline through which one can
impart value orientation to the children.
5-History helps to develop the spirit of
enquiry,memory,reasoning power and capacity for analysis.
6-Several problems of the present day,like that of
communalism,ethnicity,casteism etc can only be solved on the basis of correct
understanding of the past.
7-Historians
have the opportunity to get very good jobs with firms not only in our country
but also abroad.
8-Once student
have finished their graduate studies, they can do their postgraduation in
History (MA History).
9-Many
certification courses that are available for B A History graduates includes;
*Certificate Course in Archaeology, Iconography, Indian numismatics,
Manuscriptology, numismatics
*Diploma
in Ancient History, Archaeology and Culture, Archaeology
*Diploma
in Ancient Indian History and Culture, Epigraphy
*Diploma
in Archaeology
*Diploma
in Epigraphy
*Diploma
in Museology
*Diploma
in Museum Administration, Museum Modeling
*Postgraduate
Diploma in Ancient Indian History and Culture, Museology
*Postgraduate
Diploma in Archaeology
*Postgraduate
Diploma in Archaeology and Ancient History, Equigraphy
*Postgraduate
Diploma in Archaeology, Ancient Culture and History
*Postgraduate
Diploma in Archaeology, Museology
*Postgraduate Diploma in Archives Keeping.
10-Students
who like to go for advanced studies can do PhD in any one of the numerous specializations
available.
11-Career
options for students who have finished their graduation in history are quite
high.
12-Students
can also appear for the UPSC or the state wide PSC tests.Almost 40 % of
I.A.S exam questions are taken from history.
13-Those who
like the teaching profession can get the B.Ed (after BA) or M.Ed (after MA)
degree and apply for teacher or Assistant Professor positions.
14-Many
other job options are available too for B A history Student. A few
include:
*Archivists
*Information Managers
*Librarians
*Politician
*Public Relations officer
*Records Managers.
1. Teaching
2. Law
3. Research
4. Diplomacy
5. Public service
6. Journalism
7. Ministry
8. Insurance
9. Politics
10.
Publishing
11.
Some Job Types
12.
Archaeologist
13.
Archivist
14.
Historical researcher
15.
Museum work
16.
Secondary school teacher
17.
Tour guide
18.
University lecturer
15-They can even appear for Bank tests and get jobs
as Probationary Officers or Clerks, or work with news papers or magazines.
16-Students of history with a
professional degree in journalism can get jobs with various magazines .
17-Civil Service: History graduates
those who join the Civil Services are involved in a variety of tasks such as
drafting material for new legislation, management of their departments,
analyzing policy options etc.
18-Intelligence Work: Graduates from
this field can also look for jobs in countering of threats and investigation.
The nature of the work involves the use of many skills that has been
gained through studying.
Shabeermon M.
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