Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Meet Claire Jackson, now working as a Digital Audience Development Officer at Wakefield Museums and Castles, part of Wakefield Council. A graduate of Leicester, Claire shares how her degree—and especially her placement on the History in the Classroom module—helped her discover a passion for sharing history in innovative, accessible ways.

In this video, Claire discusses:
• How studying Ancient History and History shaped her career path
• How placements and practical experience made a difference
• What a typical day looks like in a digital museum role
• Her top tips for students exploring careers in museums, digital content, or public history

🎯 Whether you're into storytelling, history, or audience engagement, Claire’s journey shows how versatile a humanities degree can be.

🔗 Explore Archaeology and Ancient History at Leicester: le.ac.uk/archaeology/study/undergraduate

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