A BA in History at the University of Sheffield is a journey through the diverse themes of civilisation – including politics, religion, gender, health and economics. With experts in every area of the globe, History at Sheffield also offers you the necessary global context to understand the most complex problems.Studying History is also a personal journey, as you learn independent judgement, how to critique accepted opinions, and hone the skill of making your own effective arguments.Equipping you with analytical and practical skills, you’ll be able to conduct your own research project, and determine the direction of your degree based on the wide variety of modules that make up our vibrant, research-led curriculum.Our history graduates are highly skilled in research, critical reasoning and communication. You'll be able to think and write coherently, to put specific matters in a broader context, and to summarise complex ideas in a discerning and creative way.Our graduates have gone on to become successful lawyers, marketing executives, civil servants, accountants, management consultants, university lecturers, archivists, librarians and workers in museums, tourism and the heritage industry.So, however you choose to use your degree, the combination of academic excellence and personal skills developed and demonstrated on your course will make you stand out in an increasingly competitive graduate world.