1. The graduate students of history in South China Normal University train historical professionals with certain basic knowledge of Marxist theory and system, as well as applied and compound senior professionals who can engage in practical work in state organs, cultural and educational undertakings, press and publication, cultural archives and various intermediary institutions.

2. Employment direction: The employment direction is quite extensive. Graduates can meet the needs of high-level talents in planning, consulting, management, teaching and research, and can participate in scientific research institutions, party and government organs, press and publication departments, schools, cultural enterprises and other industries.

3. Similar majors: history, world history, archaeology, museology, ethnology, and cultural relics protection technology.