WHAT CAN I DO WITH A DEGREE IN HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART?

 

WHAT DO HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF ART GRADUATES DO?

Here is some careers information relating to what History of Art graduates can do after they graduate. The AGCAS Options Sheet "History of Art" available from the Careers Advisory Service (CAS) should be read in conjunction with the information contained here. The statistics that follow come from the University of Kent’s First Destination Survey and the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) both of which indicate student activity six months after graduation.

At the University of Kent, History of & Philosophy of Art can be studied with a variety of other subjects. The destination statistics below reflect all types of combinations available.

HISTORY OF ART – ALL UK GRADUATES

This is what, in the broadest terms, History of Art students do immediately after they graduate. Figures from University of Kent 2002-2007

Also see the History of Art Options Sheet www.prospects.ac.uk/links/historyartdeg

OCCUPATIONS OF UK HISTORY OF ART GRADUATES

Here are the occupational groups in which History of Art graduates first gain employment.

EMPLOYERS OF UK HISTORY OF ART GRADUATES

These are the first employers of History of Art graduates.

EXAMPLES OF ORGANISATIONS EMPLOYING HISTORY OF ART GRADUATES

Here are some specific examples of employing organisations who may value the subject knowledge History of Art graduates have to offer.

  • Local Authority Museums
  • National Galleries
  • National Museums
  • Schools
  • Stately Homes
  • Tourist Boards
  • Valuers & Auctioneers

JOBS WHERE A HISTORY OF ART DEGREE MAY BE USEFUL

Here are some examples of jobs where a History of Art degree may be useful. You can research more information about these occupations by looking in the Occupational files of the careers library at the CAS or by visiting the Prospect website at www.prospects.ac.uk/links/Occupations

You can find a list of all the main jobs open to graduates of any subject by clicking here

SKILLS DEVELOPED STUDYING HISTORY OF ART

Here are some examples of the transferable skills developed as a result of studying History of Art. They are not limited to your academic study and can be applied to other contexts. Employers' job vacancy details often refer to them when they advertise the positions available. They can also be used on the skills sections of your CV to demonstrate the broad range of qualities you have to offer.

Employment & Further Study of Kent History & Philosophy of Art graduates

There follows a summary of the employment and further study which University of Kent History & Philosophy of Art students (including combined courses). Complete destinations for History and Philosophy of Art graduates can be found together with other subjects at www.kent.ac.uk/careers/fdrbases/destinations.htm

HISTORY & PHILOSOPHY OF ART  2004-2007

Employment

Alfie & Trish Jarvis Photography-Photographic Designer
Bearnes Primary School-Teaching Assistant
Brett Group-Planing Office Assistant
Brooklapping (TV)-Researcher
Buckingham Palace-Guiding Warden
Castle Galleries-Art Adviser
Christ the King's 6th Form College-Examinations Officer
Dane Court School-Teaching Assistant
Department of Trade & Industry-Insolvency Support (Case) Officer
Epsom & Ewell Borough Council-Housing Benefits Officer
Galleria-Gallery Manager
Gloucestershire Archives-Trainee Archivist
Hanfare Protective Clothing-Logistics Administrator
Help The Aged-Telephone Operator
Intuit UK-Sales Executive
Kent Union-Student Media Co-ordinator
McArthur Glen-Centre Manager
McCormack's-Purchasing Officer
National Army Museum-Visitor Service Host
Oxfordshire County Council-Administration Assistant
Primalec-Production Assistant
Purple Media-Editorial Assistant/Reporter
Radio Times (BBC World wide)-Editorial Assistant
Sothebys-Administrator
SPS Surveyors-PA

Employment Continued

St. Blaise-Assistant Quantity Surveyor
St. Francis De Sales Junior School-Classroom Assistant
Tate Modern-Volunteer Curator
The Body Shop-Sales Assistant
The Paisnel Gallery-Assistant
Turner Contemporary-Casual Assistant
University of Kent-Tutor
Venue Production-Edit Assistant
West Barnes Library-Library Assistant

Further Study

Birkbeck College-MA History of Art
Canterbury Christ Church-PGCE Primary
City University-MA Cultural Policy & Management
Goldsmith's College-MA Contemporary Art Theory
Northbrook College-PGCE Post Compulsory Education
UCL-MA Art
University of Bristol-MA History of Art
University of Edinburgh-MA History of Art
University of Essex-MA  Gallery Studies
University of Kent-MA History & Philosophy of Art
University of Kent-MA French Studies
University of Kent -MA HPA
University of Kent-MA History & Theory of Art
University of Kent-MA History of Art
University of Kent-MSc Marketing

Careers Advisory Service Resources

Here are some examples of CAS facilities available to University of Kent History and Philosophy of Art students. There are many more, so why not visit us and see what else we have. We are located next to Keynes College and are open Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm.

Occupational Files

AGCAS Information Booklets

Prospect Occupational Profiles

Alumni Careers Network Contacts

  • Archivist - Public Record Office
  • Art Gallery Director
  • Arts Administrator
  • Civil Servant
  • Editor - Children's Book Publisher
  • Fundraiser - The Computer Museum
  • Illustrator
  • Journalist
  • Lecturer
  • Multimedia Designer
  • Museum Assistant - Folk Museum
  • Partner in Archaeological Co-operative
  • Television Producer

Prospectuses on Postgraduate Courses

Careers in Museums, Heritage & Conservation
(Museum Training Institute) - contains information on job titles such as:

Also:

HISTORY OF ART LINKS - Useful Websites

 

Last fully updated October 2009