Sixth Form Entry Booklet

35 History at University History can be studied at almost every university in the country. The majority of students choose courses that combine Medieval, Early Modern and Modern History; but it is possible to study Medieval History alone, for example. History can be studied with other subjects. For example: ▪ Politics ▪ Economics ▪ Geography ▪ Modern Languages ▪ English Many who study A Level History go on to study new subjects at university, for example Law, Journalism, Politics, International Relations and Archaeology for which knowledge of History provides a useful background. The standard entry requirement for History at university has risen in recent years and, while the very top universities now expect an A Grade at A Level, there are a number of excellent courses which require a B Grade for entry. It is a popular subject and attracts a good type of undergraduate, usually one with a wide range of interests. Careers What can you do with a History degree? Getting ahead in today’s job market relies on having skills. This is particularly true when we consider that most people will have up to seven different jobs in their working lives. Even in apparently unrelated, specialised fields, such as Accountancy, History graduates do well, because after further training they display general ability and a well-rounded approach to problems. Some graduates become teachers or civil servants - the kinds of careers History graduates have long done. But, they are by no means limited to these. Today's history graduates find that they have very wide opportunities. They become merchant bankers, lawyers, publishers, production managers, journalists, computer programmers, advertising specialists, website consultants and so on. Mr S Taylor