Public History Specialist
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STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Public History Specialist
As a Public History Specialist, you play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between academia and the public, ensuring that history is not only preserved but also made accessible and engaging for diverse audiences. This role is crucial in the UK, where rich historical narratives shape national identity and cultural understanding, making your work impactful on both local and global scales.
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AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI is already used for some of this job, but the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Public History SpecialistIn this entry-level role, you will assist in research and content creation for exhibitions and educational programmes, gaining hands-on experience in public history.£25,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Public History SpecialistAs a mid-level specialist, you will lead projects, manage community engagement initiatives, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance public understanding of history.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Public History ManagerIn this peak role, you will oversee large-scale public history projects, develop strategic partnerships, and influence policy related to heritage and public engagement.£55,000+
The degree route
Real courses in this career's subject, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Philosophy and PoliticsUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Classics and ItalianUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
🎓Classics and SpanishUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
🎓Modern Languages (French and Italian) and GreekUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Recommended UK degrees
Real courses that qualify you for this career, from the same register that priced the degree above.
Classics (4 years)University of Cambridge · DegreeGerman and HistoryThe University of Warwick · DegreePhilosophy and PoliticsUniversity of Bristol · DegreeClassics and ItalianUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeClassics and SpanishUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeModern Languages (French and Italian) and GreekUniversity of St Andrews · Degree