History: This course gives an exciting chance to investigate global unfamiliar territory and to question some of the myths, preconceptions and prejudices that surround the subject. History is not a plain narrative of events. It is an attempt to discover how and why our own world emerged. If you want to study History from both the medieval and modern periods with a global reach and experience a range of historical approaches, then our History programme could be for you. University of Birmingham students are part of academic elite and learn from world-leading experts. We will challenge you to become an independent and self-motivated learner, qualities that are highly sought after by employers. As a History student you will have an excellent opportunity to develop skills that are attractive to employers, including: Strong communication skills; A deep understanding of the past; The ability to research, analyse and interpret complex information; Leadership and teamwork; Handling complex information; The ability to form concise and articulate arguments; Managing your time and prioritising your workload. These are key skills that will enable you to pursue either further study in History disciplines or move into employment in a wide range of other careers. Our graduates have gone on to careers in: Accountancy; Charity work; Housing; Human Resources; International Development etc. Geography: Our single honours course can be taken as a BA or BSc degree. Geography addresses the key issues of today and tomorrow. Here at Birmingham you can study the full breadth of the subject - from migration and urban and social shifts to natural hazards and global environmental change. As a Birmingham Geography graduate you will be highly aware of the globalising economy, sensitive to the variety of the world’s cultures, and have an understanding of the physical processes and critical issues that impact upon the environment. You will have a perspective that encompasses the global, regional and local and be highly regarded by employers. Recent graduates have found employment in a wide range of fields. Many Geography graduates use their skills to get jobs directly related to geography, including nature conservation, environmental consultancy, tourism development, and town planning. A proportion also goes on to pursue careers in teaching. A number of students get jobs in the public services, the commercial sector and industry, including financial and professional services, personnel management, retail, and local government. Around a quarter of graduates go on to further study before entering employment including PGCEs (for teaching), one-year taught Master courses (such as those for town planning), or doctoral research programmes.