History is a fascinating subject that allows you to learn about some of the greatest personalities and most significant events of the past, both in Britain and in the wider world.
Learning about the past is important in helping you to understand why things happened and what significance they have today. This course is an analytical and evaluative subject; if you enjoy asking questions and discussing points of view, you will be well suited to it. You will learn to consider many approaches to the study of the subject and realise that there is no one ‘correct’ approach.
Studying this course will involve gaining the ability to research, analyse and evaluate evidence. It will aid you in effectively expressing an argument and in making judgments on contentious issues, based on that evidence.
You will also enhance your ability to participate confidently in a range of historical discussions. History is a facilitating subject, and guest speakers and visits to places of historical significance may take place.
History combines the study of the early medieval and early modern periods.
The topics studied on this course are:
History is highly regarded by universities and employers because students who study this subject develop experience in gathering and analysing information. You will find a history qualification useful in many careers such as:
Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:
You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.
As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.
These may include:
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