History

Course summary

Ever wondered who helped the African Americans achieve equality? Or how close we really were to a nuclear war in the 1960s? History is a fascinating versatile and highly regarded subject that explores past events and figures who have shaped the world as we know it today. Inspirational history graduates include former US presidents Richard Nixon and Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Borat creator and millionaire Sacha Baron Cohen, who earned his degree from the University of Cambridge, showing exactly what students can aspire to achieve. Studying history not only helps improve your knowledge of the past, but it also helps you develop skills that are invaluable in many jobs. Some of these skills include analysing, researching, communication and problem-solving. Students will also gain the ability to prioritise information and learn how to make vital decisions. This helps them build an important skill-set needed for progression on to university or a successful career.