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Should I do history at university

Heya

I am in year 12 doing economics history maths and politics. I haven’t decided on a degree course however I am looking into doing history at university.

Is it a well regarded degree?
What careers can you go into?
Does a level history prepare u for it?
History is very well regarded.

for jobs, this link may help: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/history

A-Level somewhat prepares you- a degree is a big step up but you also have more freedom as to what you want to study. Just be prepared for a lot more reading.
Original post by skittish
History is very well regarded.

for jobs, this link may help: https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/history

A-Level somewhat prepares you- a degree is a big step up but you also have more freedom as to what you want to study. Just be prepared for a lot more reading.


Do u do history?
(edited 4 years ago)
I've known a few people who have struggled getting jobs after attending Russell group uni's with a history degree. Depends where you do it honestly and what you make of it. Civil service is a pretty popular job after.
History is a joke subject. Honestly, there's a reason there are so many memes about History and English. Do a degree that actually leads to a job unless you really loves History.
Original post by Maplebee92
History is a joke subject. Honestly, there's a reason there are so many memes about History and English. Do a degree that actually leads to a job unless you really loves History.

As somebody who wants to do a history degree, I agree with this. Unless you want a job which centers around the subject (teacher / historian / archivist) I personally wouldn't do it, at least not as a sole degree. If you want to get work in the civil service or whatever, or law, just do those degrees.

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