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What can I do with Classical Studies degree?

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misspopsicle · 13/06/2019 17:56

Hi

Hope I'm posting in the right place. Basically as the title says, what can I do with a classical studies degree? I graduated with a 2:1 last year from the OU. I only really did it while I was at home with the kids but now wish I'd done something a bit more useful!

I'm working in benefits and the like etc and not really enjoying it an awful lot. I'd love to see what other options are out there. Unfortunately I live rurally so am quite limited that way. Ideally I'd love to work in a museum but they're few and far between here

Thanks :)

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Figure8 · 13/06/2019 18:00

Have you thought about a heritage studies Masters?

TinselTimes · 13/06/2019 18:07

Jobs in museums, universities and anything that actually uses classics are few and far between, especially rurally.
But it’s a good general degree, so you could look at any kind of graduate job really. What do you like the sound of?

misspopsicle · 13/06/2019 18:09

I hadn't! I hadn't actually heard of it. I'll look into it. I was thinking of teaching but have read so much negativity that it's out me off a bit. Plus although I have my degree, I don't have the maths or English for the PGDE.

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misspopsicle · 13/06/2019 18:11

I'm not really sure tinseltimes. I'd love to work in or among history somehow. But I know that's probably not going to happen. I'm not super great with people and lack common sense. So I'm not really sure what that leaves haha

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CoddledAsAMommet · 13/06/2019 18:20

I have the same degree. I enjoyed every minute but it's been of no use over and above being 'a degree.'
Unless you want to teach ( and teach what? There are very, very few state schools that teach Classics and private schools will want a strong language element as well, which I guess you don't have), I'd not focus the subject you studied but on the fact that you have a degree itself.
I've worked in fundraising, charity management, Public Health. Nothing to do with Aristophanes or Alcibiades, no matter how much I loved them!
What are your skills? Writing? Research? Attention to detail? Thinking innovatively? You obviously have dedication and a work ethic just to complete it with OU and children about. I'd go with that and use the degree as a stepping stone to something different.

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