Why Study History at University ?

Studying History provides an understanding of the past which in turn informs our understanding of the present day, and how individuals, nations and the global community might devlop in the future. By studying History you will be pursuing a highly regarded and academically rigorous subject that will enable you to develop skills that have a universal application,no matter what your future career might be. Above all students of History develop good habits of thought. For example, they analyse ideas and data in order to develop original interpretations of such materials, and they are able to express themselves well, both verbally and in writing. Students who have gained a degree in History go on to pursue jobs in a wide range of fields including journalism, teaching, the law, the civil service, banking and public relations.