Heritage and Society (BA)

After graduation

What are your skills with your bachelor's degree?

After three years of study, you have all the required knowledge of heritage, and you know about the theory and practice of heritage management and policy. You have the theoretical background needed to analyse your observations and hypotheses. Also, you are capable of reporting about your research. And you are well aware of the ethical aspects that are involved in working with cultural heritage.

Your career prospects

Where our alumni are employed after their studies depends on their chosen specialisations, personal interests and skills. Therefore it is extremely important to start thinking about your future well ahead of graduation. Do you want to continue your studies? Generally, a completed master's degree gives you a better chance of an (academic) job, but with a bachelor's degree you can enter the archaeological job market as well.

Career advice

Leiden University provides extensive support to students who are venturing on the job market. For those who are looking for career advice, Career Service organises workshops on career orientation, writing application letters, doing job interviews, and taking assessments.