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STUDY HISTORY

Expert advice, practical tips and inspiration for students hoping to plan a future based on the past

FREEGUIDE TO

STUDYING HISTORY

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You’re passionate about history. Perhaps you’re planning to study it at school or university, or are part way through a degree and thinking about postgraduate study or job options. If so, this guide is for you.

Over these 16 pages you’ll read a series of articles designed to help you plot your course through the world of history. We’ve got information and advice on choosing history at A-level or studying it at degree level. We’ve also spoken to professionals in various roles to ask them how they got there and what it’s really like to work in their ield.

We hope you’ll ind this a useful guide to help you plan a ful illing and fascinating career in history. SueWingrove Acting deputy editor

Contents 3 History in schools Our expert gives an update on the study of history at A-level 5 Choosing the right history degree for you How to make sure you get on a course you’ll really enjoy, and that best suits your career needs 9 So you want to work in history? Eight people tell us about their jobs, from an advisor on the BBC’s Poldark to a heritage manager

Expert and practical advice to help you plan your history studies

BBC History Magazine

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