A Degree in History

History Degrees may not sound very sexy. However, next time you go to the cinema have a look at all the History-based films there have been that have been blockbusters. Troy, Saving Private Ryan, Pearl Harbour, to name but a few. Therefore, our love of history is very much alive and well.

History Degrees of course will not of course feature the study of historical films, many of which have been doctored to suit the needs of the Hollywood audiences. However, it is true that these films bring the subject of History into our living rooms making history as a subject more relevant to us, more accessible and, dare I say it, maybe even a bit sexier!

A Degree in History therefore may be just for you is indeed you are interested in knowing the real facts about an event or you simply want to understand the way the world works today because of events that happened yesteryear.

Why Study A History Degree

Studying a History Degrees. What’s the point in that then, you may ask. Well…did you know that more captains of industry hold a History degree than any other subject? Graduates of History have also gone on to work at high levels in a wide array of subjects from Journalism to Television (Jonathan Ross, Louis Theroux) to working as teachers and university vice-chancellors - even Prince Charles has a history degree!

Employment For History Graduates
History Graduates enjoy employment success because, although a history degree is not job specific, its graduates have the skills that enable them to pursue a multiplicity of careers demanding a wide range of talents and they do so extremely successfully in an open and competitive jobs market.

So, next time you decide to have a night in and rent a video of Braveheart, Elizabeth I or Pearl Harbour remind yourself of how events that happened hundreds if not thousands of years ago can still move you today and if that inspires you to find out about the real facts then next time choose history not Hollywood!

For more information on studying History at degree level contact The Historical Association via their website on www.history.org.uk

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