Why choose a career in History
The Careers in History print and video resources highlight the key skills that students develop when they study History, as well as the career pathways they can pursue.
This free-to-download suite is designed to help students and parents understand how studying History can lead to strong employment prospects, in-demand skills, personal growth and community wellbeing.
We hope these resources help you inspire young people to continue studying History, or help foster their passion for this wonderful subject.
These resources can be distributed at subject-selection events and careers fairs, posted up in History classrooms and staff rooms, or simply sent to a student who is deciding which subjects to study. Please be sure to share these with your school or university careers counsellors.
All schools, universities, history teachers’ associations and historical associations are welcome to provide their members and networks with the link to the resources.
Why study History?
A video for students wondering whether to continue studying History.
What skills can History give you?
This poster outlines the skills students develop when they study History.
Where can studying History take you?
This poster highlights the types of career paths that studying History can lead to.
History skills translator
This ‘skills translator’ guide helps students translate the skills they learn in History into ‘employer speak’.
Why study History booklet?
This nine-page booklet explores the benefits of studying History, backed by relevant data, quotations and evidence from research reports.
HTAV acknowledges the support of the Victoria Government and the Department of Education and Training.
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The Past is Your Future: Careers in History panel
The History Council of Victoria hosted a careers panel ‘The Past Is Your Future – Careers in History’ which featured expert panellists from various areas of the history sector who have taken their tertiary studies in history and applied them to their post-university careers.
Speakers include:
- Alana Ryan (History Teacher and President, History Teachers’ Association of Victoria)
- Tanya Gordon (Manager, Education and Consultantancy, History Teachers’ Association of Victoria)
- Stephanie Holt (HCV Executive Officer and freelance editor)
- Noor Gillani (Editor, Arts & Culture, The Conversation Australia and New Zealand)
- Michelle Fracaro (Programs and Professional Development Manager at AMaGA Victoria)
- Barbara Minchinton (Historian and independent researcher)
- Helen Penrose (Senior Historian, HistorySmiths)