Hi,

Scope after completing MA History are as follows :-

• Archaeologist
• Curator
• Professor (one can prepare for UGC-NET for becoming a professor or can do PhD.)
• Museology
• Archivist
• Historian
• Helps in Preparing for Civil Services
• PGT Teacher In School
• Historical research assistant
• Documentation specialist
• Library systems analyst
• Content writer.

Employment Areas for Master of Arts [MA] (History) :-

• Historical Parks
• Archaeology
• Historical Fiction
• Archives
• Journalism
• Museums
• Publishing
• Re-enacting
• Public Relations
• Restoration
• Tourism Industry

Important skills which are needed :-

• Put forward ideas and arguments in a concise manner.
• A talent for clear expression.
• Both oral and written.
• The ability to gather, investigate and assess material Organizing material in a coherent and logical manner.

Further study options :-

You can further specialize by doing a PhD.

• PhD in History

Government jobs options after MA History

• State Government Jobs after M.A in History

The postgraduates in History can get into different departments under State Government through competitive test carried out by Public Service Commission. The candidates have to apply and prepare well to get through these examinations. State tourism, Archeology, Research, Museums etc are some employment areas under State Government sector where the candidates can get placement.

• Jobs in Railway after M.A in History

The Railway Recruitment Board carries out recruitment test for the selection of candidates in to the various vacancies in the Railway department. The candidates can work either with Indian Railway Accounts Service or with Indian Railway Traffic Service. Those who pass the written exam will be called for final interview. Selected candidates will be posted to fill up the vacant positions.

Hope this helps.

All the best.