How to become a historian?

To become a Historian, you typically need to earn a master's degree in history, public history, or another related field such as museum studies. Generally, you should try to find a program that matches the specialization you’d like to pursue in your career. If you intend to work for the government or in the academic field, you will likely need to earn your Ph.D. In addition to the formal post-secondary education, many Historian jobs require previous internship experience to be qualified for a role. While earning your degrees, you can work in entry-level positions at historical associations or museums to help gain practical work experience in the field and make yourself a stronger candidate. You must gain a working knowledge of history, strong reading comprehension, analytics, and communication skills to succeed in this role.