What is History? By studying A Level History, you will develop skills that you will carry through life: to research topics, to organize your though rationally, to priorities arguments, to create and to sustain a line of reasoning; the ability to analyze evidence and the skills of sustain a persuasive line of arguments. You will also learn to solve problems in discussion, develop confidence in expressing opinions and arguing in their defense. What skills does History develop? History is so much more than just dates and key events, To pass an A Level at History you will need to be able to take large amounts of data9 (dates, events, key periods, etc.) and then analyze it all in order to spot trends and changes. You will also be required to scrutinize the source of the data and must identify any conscious or unconscious bias within it. Furthermore, you will need will need to be able to form balanced and reasoned opinions based upon your analysis of the data. In doing so you must also be able to listen to, support and challenge the views of others. To be a successful historian you will not only develop all of these subjects-specific skills, but enhance them. Finally, you will also develop your ability to communicate effectively and professionally in the written form. All of the above are desired skills in vast range of workplaces across a range of industries.