To have an ‘A’ level in History indicates more than just a knowledge of the past. It says a lot about your strengths as a student. History is a well respected and a highly valued subject at ‘A’ level. It can be used as a passport to a wide variety of careers, ranging from education, law, research work, tourism and a whole range of management and administrative positions. The literary and research skills you develop will equip you for almost any career where linguistic skills are needed. So, even if you are unsure about what career you want to follow eventually, you can still study History and know that you are keeping your options open.