History

History - What's the point?

How will History Help me?

These videos can help you answer the question "Why have I got to learn about history!"

My Learning, My Future

My Learning, My Future is a suite of resources that has been developed in partnership with The Careers & Enterprise Company and Skills Builder to help you speak confidently about careers related to your subject as well as the various pathways and skills needed by employers.

Why study History?
Essential skills
Careers in the Curriculum
Pathways

Employability Skills

Students always ask 'why do I need to do this subject?!'

One thing student need to learn is it is not always the content that will help them in future life but the skills they are using with in those lessons

These posters are available to go up in your classroom so that you can highlight some of the employability skills they are learning while being in your lesson

5 Minute Career Videos

Digital Media at the V&A Museum

Visitor Experience at the V&A Museum

Assistant Curator

Barrister

An Afternoon with Terry Deary

Terry will be joining us to answer your questions about his career and achievements. He is the author of the popular "Horrible Histories" book series. He has sold over 25 million copies in over 40 languages and is one of Britain's best-selling authors. In 2012 he was the tenth most-borrowed author in British libraries, and was voted Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author of the 20th Century by Books for Keeps magazine. Terry has an Honorary Doctorate of Education from the University of Sunderland.

A Postcard from PWC

How studying History has helped me at PWC:

See how studying History has help these employees be more successful at their job

Jobs at the British Museum

Every object in the British Museum, including everything you see on display, is cared for by a dedicated team of conservators and scientists. They work alongside curators and other staff to preserve and investigate over 8 million objects, promoting the latest scientific and curatorial

Where a History degree can take you

Three history alumni from the University of Liverpool share their thoughts on how the skills they developed during their degree helped them in their careers.

Day in the life of an archeologist

If you enjoy history, sociology, and geography, consider becoming an archaeologist! Learn about the benefits here. For more videos like this, visit https://www.careersbox.co.uk.