History

Course summary

History is a highly regarded and established subject. The skills learned at this level are desired by universities and employers alike. If you are thinking about a career in law, politics, Civil Service, sociology, psychology, journalism, TV, radio, research, marketing or PR, then History is the subject for you. History really does open the doors to a range of careers: ‘Historians stalk the corridors of power.’ IS THIS COURSE FOR ME? A level History is for anyone with an interest in understanding the events of the past, and how they have been interpreted. The topics and periods that we study are amongst the most influential in British, European and World History, and learning about them will shape your understanding of the world around you today.