BA History and American Studies / Careers

History and American Studies is a joint honours programme that combines the breadth and training of a History degree, with the analytical skills and insights of Cultural Studies. Our graduates are held in high regard by employers, and enjoy success in a wide range of careers.

Recent graduates have taken up roles at HarperCollins, PWC, Cambridge University Press, Clifford Chance, NSPCC, JazzFM, as well as management roles in public administration, including with the City of Edmonton, and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.

Graduates on this degree go into a range of professions including:

• teaching and academia

• law and accountancy

• heritage and museums

• Civil Service

• Management and senior administration

• media and creative project management

• marketing and public relations

• finance and tax advising

• non-profit administration and strategy

For a more detailed guide to the range of careers that recent graduates of American Studies have gone into see Our Graduates .