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What skills will I learn?
Studying history will help to broaden your historical and
cultural knowledge. You’ll learn how to think creatively,
enhance your capacity for critical reasoning and become
adept at problem solving. Your ability to conduct analytical
research will develop and you will gain confidence in being
able to construct an argument based on your conclusions.
History will teach you how to ask insightful questions,
assess conflicting interpretations, appreciate how the past
affects the present and understand how different factors
have influenced society.
What kind of person do I need to be?
You’ll need to have an enquiring mind and an insatiable
curiosity about the past. Being interested in why par ticular
events occur and making the past come alive are qualities that
you will need to nur ture. It also helps if you are patient and
methodical in your approach and have an eye for accuracy
and detail. You will need to demonstrate perseverance when
under taking research, understand complex issues, respect
the opinions of others and know how to balance all sides of
the story. Other careers involving history may require you to
have a strong practical ability, a willingness to work outdoors
in all types of weather and even a head for heights.
How do I get there?
Many careers involving history require you to have studied
the subject at degree level. Some graduates build upon their
qualification by studying for a master’s qualification or a PhD
that allows them to specialise in a par ticular area. However,
a variety of cer tificate and diploma courses at Level 1,
Level 2 or Level 3 will offer you an alternative progression
route. Some providers offer industry related qualifications.
Apprenticeships may also be available in some sectors,
while other job roles offer junior posts leading to career
progression through experience. In some instances you may
have to be willing to under take voluntary or temporary work
to get your foot in the door.
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