An oral history program may teach a student to learn how to listen to a small piece of the world, transcribe that message and then share it with a larger audience. Capturing key ideas from speeches and performing interviews are some skills of an oral historian.

The MSc, or Master of Science, is an internationally recognized academic degree that indicates proficiency and knowledge of a given topic or field. Most MSc programs take about four years to finish, after which some join the workforce while others continue on in the classroom.