Museums, Archives and Archaeology
The idea of working in this environment appeals to many graduates, particularly those who have studied history, classics and archaeology.
Jobs are not plentiful and many are short-term contracts, and job security can be an issue for some entrants. Work experience is extremely important and postgraduate courses may be a requirement for entry into some areas. Most work experience is often gained through volunteering however there are a limited number of paid positions for students and graduates.
Videos
- icould.com
- Career Pathways - Museums and galleries
Job and Information Resources
- Handshake - our vacancy database with employers who are targeting University of Exeter students
- Prospects Job Profiles - Museums
- Prospects Job Profiles - Archivist
Additional Resources
General cultural/ heritage links
- English Heritage - background information about historical sites and buildings around the UK, news and events. Jobs information on the "About Us" pages
- National Trust - site includes jobs pages
- Institute of Conservation - organisation offering bursaries for museum and archive conservation projects
Museums
- Museum jobs.com - web site for jobs across the UK and USA
- The Museums Association
- Global Museum - worldwide jobs, news and other information on museums, art galleries and other non-profit making organisations. Searchable by country.
- Leicester University Museums Jobs Desk - excellent source for jobs in Museums
- Leisure Opportunities - jobs in the leisure industry including museums and events management
- The British Museum - volunteering opportunities
Archives
Archaeology
- Council for British Archaeology - a lot of background information about archaeology in general. Some careers information, but mostly links to fieldwork opportunities, grants and awards for projects and other practical experience
- Current Archaeology - basic careers information
- British archaeological jobs and resources - excellent source for information and jobs
- Earthworks-jobs.com - web site covering many jobs within the archaeology sector and other earth science related careers
- University Archaeology UK
- Chartered Institute for Archaeologists
- Association for Environmental Archaeology - includes vacancies and studentships
- The Association for Industrial Archaeology
- Journal of Archaeology "Antiquity"
- RESCUE - the British Archaeological Trust
- European Association of Archaeologists
- Archaeological Institute of America - allows you to search for fieldwork opportunities world-wide
- Shovelbums - listings of archaeological jobs and field schools
- Career in Ruins - podcast about working in archaeology