Careers in History and the Social Sciences
The study of history does not lead solely to a career as a professional historian. Most students of history branch out into broader areas that have a wide range of career opportunities available to them. They may find work in larger sectors as educators, researchers, advocates, communicators or with associations. This means that they may become teachers, work in museums or archives, or enter the fields of historic preservation, publishing or journalism. They may find employment in libraries, the government or as researchers.
 
History graduates are recognized as having excellent research, writing, communication, and thinking skills, which makes them desirable employees in many fields. In addition, the study of history is often a launching pad for further learning in areas as diverse as law, business and communications.

Below is a list of some of the many careers open to students who enjoy  History and the Social Sciences:

Anthropologist

Archaeologist

Archivist

Biographer

Broadcaster                                       

Clergy

Community Relations Director     

Consultant

Consumer Advocate

Counsellor

Criminologist                                   

CSIS (Intelligence) Agent

Demographer

Economist

Editor

Foreign News Correspondent

Foreign Service Officer

Government Official

Historian

Historical Actor/Role Player

Historic Preservationist

Historic Site Tour Guide

Historical Society Staff

Journalist

Lawyer

Legal Assistant / Paralegal

Librarian

Lobbyist

Market Research Analyst

Media/Movie Consultant

Museum Curator

Museum Tech. Specialist

Parliamentary Aide

Policy Analyst

Political Scientist

Politician

Psychologist

Public Relations Specialist

Research Assistant

Restoration/Antiquities Specialist

Social Services/Social Worker

Sociologist

Speech Writer

Teacher

University Professor

Urban Administrator

Urban Planner

Writer