Degree Destinations - History of Art

The arts play a significant role in wealth creation and urban regeneration. Visiting art galleries and museums has never been more popular, and the numbers of art education programmes and architectural heritage sites are increasing. All of these employers look to recruit History of Art graduates.

At a glance

Six months after leaving (figures from the last two years of DLHE data):

• 69% of graduates are in paid work
• 16% are in higher level study
• 59% of our graduates are in graduate-level work or study

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Examples of first jobs undertaken by History of Art graduates

• Art Gallery Manager
• Library Assistant
• Personal Assisant
• Administrator

Who employs History of Art graduates? (to name a few...)

• English Heritage
• Universities
• Harrods
• Hays Personnel

More detailed information

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