Archivist
25AI EXPOSURE TODAY25
20-YEAR SCENARIO
NOT A FORECAST70%
NOT A FORECAST70%
THE DOOR · ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAYB
STARTING PAY£24,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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Archivist
Archivists play a crucial role in preserving the history and heritage of our society by managing and safeguarding valuable records and documents. In an age where information is abundant yet fleeting, their expertise ensures that future generations have access to the past, making their work vital both in the UK and globally.
THE DOOR: ENTRY DIFFICULTY TODAY, graded A (easy) to E (extremely hard). A Careermash rule-of-thumb index built from our AI exposure index and the job's moat class. It is not a forecast and not a count of job openings.
AI EXPOSURE TODAY is a Careermash index from 0 to 100 of how exposed this job's everyday tasks are to AI today. We estimate it by matching published research on how people use AI to this job, usually by keyword or subject area, and we lower it where the work is protected (for example by physical, personal or legal requirements). It is not a direct measurement of how much people in this job use AI.
AI helps here, but has not taken over
AI exposure for this job is below 50 on our index, and the day-to-day work still leans on a person to decide, check and take responsibility. Nothing formally protects this job though, so the safest move is to keep building the judgement AI cannot yet copy.
Career progression path
1FIRST STEPJunior Archival AssistantIn this entry-level role, you will assist in the cataloguing and preservation of archival materials, gaining hands-on experience in archival practices and technologies.£24,000 - £30,000
2GAINING EXPERIENCEMid-level Archival ManagerAs a mid-level manager, you will oversee specific collections, manage projects, and lead a small team, ensuring the effective preservation and accessibility of archives.£35,000 - £45,000
3PEAK CAREERSenior Archival Manager/Head of ArchivesIn this peak role, you will lead the archival department, develop strategic initiatives, and represent the organisation in national and international archival discussions.£55,000+
The degree route
Courses in this career's subject area, from the live library of 35,000; every one is AI impact assessed through its actual graduate destinations.
🎓Philosophy and PoliticsUniversity of Bristol · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£30,000 median
🎓Classics and ItalianUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
🎓Classics and SpanishUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
🎓Modern Languages (French and Italian) and GreekUniversity of St Andrews · the card page · will AI take its jobs?£27,500 median
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There is more than one way in
You do not have to go the university route to get here. There is also a vocational route that skips a degree entirely.
Degree subjects that lead this way
Courses in this career's subject area, from the same register that priced the degree above. Subject-matched, not a guaranteed qualifying route: check each course's own entry requirements and any professional accreditation before you rely on it.
Classics (4 years)University of Cambridge · DegreeGerman and HistoryThe University of Warwick · DegreePhilosophy and PoliticsUniversity of Bristol · DegreeClassics and ItalianUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeClassics and SpanishUniversity of St Andrews · DegreeModern Languages (French and Italian) and GreekUniversity of St Andrews · Degree