Academic: History

Updated: Wed 14 Mar 2012  

The study of History enables us to understand the origins of many of the complex issues confronting society today, while giving students a useful insight into the nature of social, economic and political change and human motivation. Historical investigation fosters a range of transferable skills in critical thinking and clear expression, including:

• the analysis of complex historical situations
• the evaluation of historical evidence
• the ability to construct a reasoned argument
• the ability to write coherently and with relevance

Such skills are to be found in successful politicians, diplomats, lawyers, journalists, businessmen, policymakers and many others whose jobs require complex analysis and an understanding of domestic and international issues.