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History is always changing, although the past remains the same. The new A level partly reflects this sentiment, although in many ways it is not that radical a change: evolution rather than revolution is at work. Our aims, too, have not changed substantially and the reasons that people are drawn to History continue to exert their pull: human interest, the understanding of ideas, the desire to interpret, and the wish to find the reason why. In thus exploring the past we aim to introduce students to different periods, many of which will be wholly unfamiliar. By studying them, we aim to develop skills of research, analysis, judgment, argument, and not least, writing.

The study of History covers a great variety of skills including analysis, comprehension, presentation, research and organisational skills which are valued by both universities and employers. However whatever career you embark upon, your study of History will have enhanced your understanding of a variety of aspects of life, politics, religion, culture etc. broadening your horizons.