History

Why Should You Take This Course?

History is a facilitating subject and well regarded by the Russell Group universities and Oxford/Cambridge. Students who have previously taken this course have ventured into a variety of careers from journalism, business, management, accountancy, the Civil Service and publishing.

Course Content
The History course will still have a breadth study and a depth study. We will be offering the following units:

• The breadth study will be The Tudors:
• England 1485-1603
• The depth study will be America:
• A Nation Divided, 1845-1877
• A compulsory coursework element.

How will I be assessed?
Regular assessment will take the form of source-based questions and essay writing, with regular practice of these skills under exam conditions.

Are there any special expenses?
Students will be advised which texts they will need to purchase for the course.

What could I do next?
History is a respected degree subject in Higher Education and can open the door to a variety of careers, including archaeology, museum curator, journalism and the Civil Service.

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