History The University of the West Indies

Overview

History from The University of the West Indies helps students to gain marketable skills which include:

• a talent for clear expression, both oral and written;

• putting forward ideas and arguments in a concise manner;

• gathering, investigating and assessing materials

• basing conclusions on research and generating ideas; acquiring a broad range of historical knowledge and understanding, including a sense of development over time, and an appreciation of the culture and attitudes of societies other than our own;

• organising material in a logical and coherent way.

Careers

• Museums, libraries and heritage sites: Cultural and heritage manager,Archivist, Museum education officer, Archaeologist, Curator, Tour guide, Historic preservation specialist, Librarian

• Business and Commerce: Corporate historian, Social media manager, Content editor, HR manager, Public relations officer, Marketing officer, Communications officer, Records manager, Office manager, Administrative assistant, Event planner, Supply chain manager

• Researcher: Genealogical research, Research assistant, Research analyst, Media researcher

• Writer: Author, Editor, Script writer, Documentary producer, Public advocate, Contract historian, Journalist

• Politics and Government: Political campaign manager, Records manager, Diplomat, Public affairs specialist, Policy advisor, Intelligence officer, Teacher, Cultural resource manager