History and philosophy are both concerned with the ideas, events, and people that have shaped human life. This degree lets you explore human history and thought from its most ancient periods to the present day. Across each subject, you can explore the moral, social, political, religious, and scientific developments that have made human life possible, and which continue to challenge humanity today. Our geographic scope is wide and diverse, from Britain and Europe to Asia, North America and Africa. You will gain the skills, understanding, and knowledge to describe and make sense of these ideas and events, and to argue for your own interpretations of them. These are the transferrable skills needed for a wide range of exciting careers. Career overviewAs a history and philosophy graduate, you will have gained key skills including:problem-solving and analysisplanning and researching written workobjective and critical thinkingcommunication, both oral and writtenpresenting ideas and information, including collaborativelyanalytical reasoningpersuasive argumentationconstructive criticism and discussionpresenting and persuading