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Humanities A-Level Pathway

Core

History

Politics

Philosophy

SUBJECT COMBINATION POSSIBILITIES

English Literature

English Language

Law

Geography

Sociology

French

Spanish

These are just some of the recommended subjects, but other combinations are also available.

Additional Study Skills

EPQ

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)is a largely self-directed research project into a topic of the student’s choice. You will develop your study skills as you plan, research and develop your idea, creating either a research assignment, a product or an activity (e.g.,an event)as your final piece. The EPQ may also count towards UCAS points.

Core Maths

Core Maths is an exciting course which will help you to use maths in a range of ‘real world’ contexts to prepare for success in your studies, future care and life.

This one-year course will develop your mathematical skills and thinking appropriate for a Level 3 qualification. You will become more confident and competent in using maths and the qualification will be considered for UCAS points if you are planning to study at university in the future.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Work experience examples (skills, sector, employers) Combining work experience with a love of your subject, is ideal so typical experience can be found in the public, the arts and the charitable sector. This could be at The Derby Museum, Derby Theatre, Derby Quad, Radio Derby, The Derby Book Festivaland Derby Evening Telegraph as well as local government. Many humanities student’s progress to careers within business and law due to their ability to be well researched and provide detail.

Internal and External opportunities:

Joseph Wright Debate Club
Young Enterprise Challenge
Summer Schools,such as the Sutton Trust
University Taster Events and Insight Schemes

Consider starting your own blog!

Skills built from studying these subjects:

These are just some examples ….

  • Evaluate and Analyse Information
  • Teamwork
  • Organisation and Planning
  • Researching
  • Critical Reasoning/li>
  • Communication (oral and written)
  • Problem Solving and Creative Thinking
  • Exploring Other Perspectives

Example Career Pathways

These are just some examples

Cultural and Heritage

Archaeologist
Archivist
Indexer
Curator
Librarian

Business

Management
Human Resources
Finance
Marketing
Public Relations
Law
Journalism

Education

Teacher (all levels)
English as a Foreign Language(EFL) Teacher
Education Consultant
Training Manager
Youth and Community

Government

Civil Service
Politician
Diplomatic Service
Housing Officer
Police Officer

Specialist Careers Information

Next Steps

Humanities students have a lot of choice. Due to thenon-vocational nature of many Humanities subjects, the opportunity for students to move on and specialise in a specific area and/or to undertake professional or vocational qualifications is available in a range of sectors/subject –either within employments or Higher Education.

University

  • History
  • Politics
  • Law
  • Journalism
  • Business

Specialist University Information

www.DiscoverUni.gov.uk

https://coursefindr.co.uk

The Guardian League table

Apprenticeship

  • Administration
  • Marketing
  • Teaching Assistant
  • Civil Service
  • Legal Sector

Specialist Apprenticeship Information

https://www.apprenticeships.gov.uk/

How to apply and find out more about college courses: