History Courses

About History

Despite the common misconception that studying history consists of routinely learning key dates, events, places and obscure names of historic figures, there is more to it than meets the eye. Rather than merely exploring the who, what and when of past events, historians are concerned with the how and why of what has transpired. While there are facts surrounding historical events that historians can agree on, their interpretations of these facts and the events that occurred can differ greatly. Debates of interest that would benefit from a historian perspective are plentiful. For example; was it necessary to drop atomic bombs on Japan in WWII? Is the electoral college still relevant for current day US presidential elections? If you want to join in on these discussions with a unique outlook under your belt, dive right in by enrolling in a history course on offer today!

A course in history can lead to a range of careers. You could be a secondary school teacher, educating the next generation on the events and mistakes of the past. A museum curator involved in archiving and interpreting collections of cultural heritage and history. Or an archaeologist, going out on field work to uncover a never before seen artefact of ancient Egyptian culture. None of these sound that appealing? Not to worry! Learning history is not only an enriching experience, but it also gives you many transferable skills that you can take with you to whatever field of work you choose to pursue. Analytical, written and verbal communication skills that you gain through studying and investigating events of the past through many aspects are invaluable in many jobs. You could be working as a lawyer and need to present a range of evidence on an event that has occurred, convincing the jury of your interpretation and stance on what transpired. Or you could be a politician, debating with other parties and need your analytical and communication skills to make fast, accurate arguments against your opponents. Whatever industry, studying history gives you invaluable insight into current affairs and state of the world, from the political differences to cultural awareness.

Career Outcomes from a History Course

A History Course can lead to many different job opportunities with professional historians able to fill several shoes, ranging from:

• Heritage Manager
• Museum Education Officer
• Secondary School Teacher
• Academic Librarian
• Archaeologist
• Museum Curator

UK Courses in History

Studying history in the United Kingdom has never been easier! Our online history courses allow you to learn history with the accessibility and flexibility you could only dream about before. Complete your A-level history coursework or even GSCEs; you can gain all your historical certifications with ease at a convenient self-determined pace.

So, what are you waiting for? Your history qualification is at the tip of your fingers, start browsing our courses now!