The diagram provided consists of a pie chart and a table illustrating the post-graduation activities of history graduates in the UK and their employment details, including sectors and average incomes, within six years after completing their undergraduate studies.
The majority of History graduates were employed in full-time jobs (56%), while smaller proportions pursued part-time work (15%) or full-time postgraduate studies (7%). A notable 12% of graduates were unemployed, and the activities of 6% remained unknown. A minority (4%) combined part-time work with postgraduate education.
The table provides a breakdown of the employment sectors where these graduates worked and their corresponding average incomes. The largest proportion, 30%, worked as History teachers, earning an average salary of £32,000. The second-largest group (37%) was employed in other sectors, with an income of £30,000. Solicitors, who accounted for 18% of the workforce, had the highest average earnings at £57,000. Historians made up 9% of the group, earning £49,000 on average, while archaeologists represented the smallest segment (6%) and had the lowest income, at £29,000.
It is evident that while most graduates secured full-time jobs, a significant proportion pursued diverse paths, including part-time work or further education. Among the employed, solicitor roles offered the highest salaries, whereas archaeology roles were the least remunerative. Education, particularly History teaching, emerged as the most common career choice.
The data highlighs that History graduates follow a wide range of career paths, with notable variations in salaries across different sectors. Most graduates successfully transitioned into the workforce, although a significant portion pursued additional studies or faced unemployment. This reflects both the versatility and challenges associated with History as a field of study.