New Testament and Early Christian Studies (research)

Career

As a graduate of a two-year research master’s degree you are qualified to work as a junior academic researcher in an academic environment or carry out further research work on a PhD programme. Those not wishing to pursue an academic career might consider a position for which an academic level of thinking and working is required. Away from academia, career options open to you include working within the fields of publishing or teaching, at policy-making departments of governmental bodies, within the education sector, or within cultural tourism.

Some figures about graduates of Classics and Ancient Civilisations

How successful are they in finding a job?

• 62 % found a job within two months.
• 62 % found their first job at professional or university level.
• 77 % held a position at professional or university level when the study was carried out.

In which sector do they find jobs?

• Research: 214
• Government / semi-government: 143
• Business services: 143
• Culture: 71
• Idealistic organizations: 71
• Other: 357

What are their main tasks and responsibilities? (%)

• Research: 29
• Archiving / classifying / administration: 21
• Providing advice: 14
• Policy-making / preparation: 14
• Co-ordination of work: 14

Source: Employment Market Study among Leiden Graduates in Humanities (2012, Student Career Service Humanities )