History

History is a rigorous academic subject respected by all universities. It will develop your analytic and evaluative skills through confrontation with both source material and the competing historical theories it has led to. It will teach you how to articulate convincing arguments in a clear written form, a skill that will benefit you in your academic, professional and personal life.

History is highly respected by all universities for a variety of courses. History is a great A-Level for progression into social science and humanities courses at university. With courses such as History, English, Law, International Relations, Anthropology and Economics being common choices. Medical schools are increasingly looking for students who have a humanities subject like History as well as the necessary sciences. The analytical and writing skills gained from History are invaluable in any field. Its depth, variety and challenging nature mean that the skills you learn will remain with you, no matter what you choose to study at a higher level.

A GCSE in History is not a prerequisite but you will need to be fluent in written English. If you are a Non-native English speaker, you require a high IELTS score. The ability to read considerable amounts of text with a critical eye and to write clearly and concisely would also be a benefit. A willingness to read around the subject would be a great asset. It is important to bear in mind that at this level it is not a matter of retaining a lot of information but more the ability of constructing a persuasive argument through an understanding of a topic or theme.