history
The discipline that studies, analyses, and presents the events of the past related to humans.
history — the discipline that studies, analyses, and presents the events of the past related to humans. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.15/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill within knowledge. It is currently listed by 5 occupations in our catalogue, including history teacher secondary school, archaeologist, archaeology lecturer, and history lecturer.
Occupations that require history
Showing top 5 of 5 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is history?
The discipline that studies, analyses, and presents the events of the past related to humans.
What category of skill is history?
ESCO classifies history under the knowledge category, specifically in the history and archaeology subcategory.
Is history an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 53.15/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require history?
In our catalogue, 5 occupations list history as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include history teacher secondary school, archaeologist, archaeology lecturer, history lecturer, Historians.
How transferable is history between industries?
ESCO tags history as a cross-sector (useful across many industries) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is history the same as historical studies?
Yes — history is also known as historical studies, the study of history, medieval studies, or history studies. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn history?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands history and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.