WHAT CAN I DO WITH HISTORY AND PSYCHOLOGY A LEVELS? AN ADVISERS TOOLKIT. Brenda Stephenson

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1 WHAT CAN I DO WITH HISTORY AND PSYCHOLOGY A LEVELS? AN ADVISERS TOOLKIT Brenda Stephenson

2 WHAT CAN I DO WITH HISTORY AND PSYCHOLOGY A LEVELS? What Degree courses can you do Career options after a degree Career options after A Level

3 WHAT CAN I DO WITH HISTORY? SOME STATISTICS C 70, 000 AS registrations C 450 Single Hons. Options C 1600 Joint or Combined Options C 95 HE Institutions In , 546 Applicants and 9,849 Acceptances (85 %) AAA/AAB Typical Entry Grades for Single Hons. CHOOSING A COURSE Period Area Themes Option Choices Subsidiary subjects Assessment Entry Requirements

4 HE OPTIONS USING HISTORY A LEVEL- SPECIALIST HISTORY DEGREES Ancient History Contemporary History Early Modern History Economic and Social History European History History and Philosophy of Science History of Art/Design/Architecture/Film International History Jewish History Maritime History Medieval History Military History Modern Middle Eastern History Scottish History Welsh History

5 HE OPTIONS USING HISTORY A LEVEL SUBJECTS with SIGNIFICANT HISTORY CONTENT 1 AREA STUDIES African Studies American Studies Asian Studies European Studies Egyptology Islamic Studies Jewish studies Latin American Studies Middle Eastern Studies Scottish Studies South/South East Asian Studies

6 HE OPTIONS USING HISTORY A LEVEL SUBJECTS with SIGNIFICANT HISTORY CONTENT 2 Archaeology Anthropology Byzantine Studies Classical Civilisation/Studies Classics Heritage Studies/Management Medieval and Renaissance Studies Museum and Gallery Studies Parliamentary Studies Peace Studies Population Studies Restoration and Conservation Third World Studies Viking Studies War Studies

7 HE OPTIONS USING HISTORY A LEVEL subjects related to SKILLS developed in History Anthropology Economics Law Philosophy Philosophy, Politics and Economics Politics and Government Social Studies

8 EXAMPLES OF JOINT HONOURS NOTTINGHAM TRENT Communication and Society English European Studies Film and TV French German Global Studies International Relations Italian Linguistics Media Philosophy Politics Spanish BIRMINGHAM African Studies American and Canadian Studies Anthropology Classical literature and Civilisation Education English language English literature French studies Geography German studies Hispanic Studies History of Art Philosophy Political Science Russian Studies

9 SOME UNUSUAL EXAMPLES History of Art, Design and Film at Kingston University This course is unique in examining the interrelated histories of art, design, architecture and film in the modern and contemporary world. You will explore a wide range of images, texts and objects, developing historical, theoretical and analytical skills. The cultural resources of London provide an unparalleled context for engaging with the contemporary relevance of art, design and film, such as the meanings of modernism or the politics of craft The Contemporary Military and International History at Salford University This degree examines war and statecraft from the 19th century to the present, including intelligence, terrorism and peacekeeping. The degree offers a choice of modules on naval, air and land warfare.

10 SKILLS DEVELOPED BY HISTORY GRADUATES critical reasoning and analytical skills, including the capacity for solving problems and thinking creatively, often through extensive reading; intellectual rigour and independence, including the ability to conduct research using different types of tools, such as information and communications technology, and sources; the ability to construct an argument by selecting and ordering relevant evidence and then to communicate findings in a structured, clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing; additional communication skills, such as negotiating, questioning and summarising; self-motivation and self-reliance with the ability to work without direct supervision and manage time and priorities effectively; the ability to discuss ideas in groups, accommodating different ideas and reaching agreement; the capacity to think objectively and approach problems and new situations with an open mind; an appreciation of the different factors that influence the activities of groups and individuals in society. Source - AGCAS

11 CAREERS FOR HISTORIANS JOBS DIRECTLY RELATED TO HISTORY DEGREE Archivist Heritage Management Museum/Gallery Conservator Academic Librarian Teacher Lecturer/Researcher JOBS WHERE A HISTORY DEGREE IS VERY RELEVANT Political Researcher Civil Servant Trade Union Research Officer Journalist (Broadcast/Newspaper /Online/ Magazine) Blogger Writer Solicitor Barrister

12 EMPLOYMENT DESTINATIONS OF HISTORY GRADUATES 23.7% Retail, Catering, Waiting and Bar Staff 15.7% Other Occupations 12.7% Other Clerical and Secretarial Occupations 10.9% Business and Financial Professionals and Associate Professionals 10.1% Commercial, Industrial and Public Sector Managers 8.2% Marketing, Sales and Advertising Professionals Source HECSU 4.0% Other Professionals, Associate Professional and Technical Occupations 3.8% Arts, Design, Culture and Sports Professional 3.6% Education Professionals 2.6% Social & Welfare Professionals 1.6% Numerical Clerks and Cashiers 1.1% Information Technology Professionals 0.8% Legal Professionals 0.5% Health Professionals and Associate Professionals 0.5% Unknown Occupations 0.1% Engineering Professionals

13 FURTHER STUDY OPTIONS FOR HISTORY GRADUATES 13.7% Studying in the UK for a higher degree eg PhD History MA War, Culture and History MA War Studies MA Journalism MA Information and Library Management 2.4% Studying in the UK for a teaching qualification 4.6% Undertaking other further study or training in the UK eg LLB Law Graduate Diploma in Law 0.5% Undertaking other further study or training Overseas 8.6% Working and Studying

14 OPTIONS POST A LEVEL SKILLS DEVELOPED IN HISTORY A LEVEL Research Skills ICT Information management; Critical thinking and analytical skills Verbal and written literacy Ability to meet deadlines Independent viewpoint POSSIBLE JOBS/APPRENTICESHIPS Local Government Administration Civil Service General Clerical/Admin Retail Management Trainee Trainee Journalist Library /Information assistant Legal Secretary/Paralegal Banking Customer Service Adviser Bookseller Broadcast Assistant

15 CULTURAL AND HERITAGE VENUE OPERATIONS APPRENTICESHIP INTERMEDIATE APPRENTICESHIP Conservation Assistant Exhibition Guide/Demonstrator Front of House Support Staff Front of House or Administration Support Staff Visitor Services Support s-of-apprenticeships/arts-media- and-publishing/cultural-and- Heritage-Venue-operations.aspx ADVANCED APPRENTICESHIP Assistant Archivist Assistant Exhibition Organiser Museum Assistant Assistant Museum/Art Gallery Curator Front of House Staff Visitor Services Assistant

16 FURTHER INFORMATION ospects_planner.htm (What Do Graduates Do ) Degree Course Descriptions, COA What Can I Do With an Arts Degree? Trotman

17 WHAT IS PSYCHOLOGY? Psychology is the scientific study of people, how they think, how they act, react and interact. Psychology is concerned with all aspects of behaviour. They formulate theories, test hypotheses through observation and experiment, and analyse their reports with statistical techniques that help them identify important findings.

18 WHAT CAN I DO WITH PSYCHOLOGY? SOME STATISTICS C AS registrations C 400 Single Hons. Options C 850 Joint or Combined Options C HE Institutions In , 121 Applicants and 15, 117 Acceptances (83 %) AAA/BBB Typical Entry Grades for Single Hons. CHOOSING A COURSE BA/BSc BPS Accreditation General V Specialist Sandwich Course? Joint /Combined Hons. Assessment Entry Requirements

19 SPECIALIST PSYCHOLOGY DEGREES Animal Psychology Applied Psychology Applied Social Psychology Behavioural Science Business Psychology Clinical Psychology Cognitive Psychology Community Psychology Counselling Psychology Developmental Psychology Experimental Psychology Forensic Psychology Health Psychology Human Psychology Occupational Psychology Social Psychology Sport Psychology

20 SOME EXAMPLES

21 OTHER RELEVANT DEGREE Criminology Forensic Science Ergonomics Neuroscience Sociology Health and Social Care Counselling /Mentoring Education Political Science Police Studies Occupational Therapy Abuse Studies Social Work Youth and Community Nursing Midwifery Medicine Radiography (Therapeutic) Childhood Studies Teaching SUBJECTS

22 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A PSYCHOLOGIST Educational Clinical Occupational Counselling Forensic Health Sport and Exercise

23 A CAREER AS A PSYCHOLOGIST 1 CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELLING PSYCHOLOGY Clinical psychologists deal with a wide range of mental and physical health problems including addiction, anxiety, depression, learning difficulties and relationship issues. They may undertake a clinical assessment to investigate a clients situation. There are a variety of methods available including psychometric tests, interviews and direct observation of behaviour. Assessment may lead to advice, counselling or therapy. Counselling Psychologists deal with a wide range of mental health problems concerning life issues including bereavement, domestic violence, sexual abuse, traumas and relationship issues. They understand diagnosis and the medical context to mental health problems and work with the individuals unique subjective psychological experience to empower their recovery and alleviate distress..

24 A CAREER AS A PSYCHOLOGIST 2 EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY Educational Psychology is concerned with children and young people in educational and early years settings. Educational psychologists tackle challenges such as learning difficulties, social and emotional problems, issues around disability as well as more complex developmental disorders. They work in a variety of ways including observations, interviews and assessments and offer consultation, advice and support to teachers, parents, the wider community as well as the young people concerned. They research innovative ways of helping vulnerable young people and often train teachers, learning support assistants and others FORENSIC PSYCHOLOGY The role of the Forensic Psychologist is to apply psychological theory to criminal investigation, understanding psychological problems associated with criminal behaviour and the treatment of those who have committed offences. Forensic Psychologist also provide hard research evidence to support practice, including undertaking statistical analysis for prisoner profiling, giving evidence in court plus advising parole boards and mental health tribunals.

25 A CAREER AS A PSYCHOLOGIST 3 HEALTH PSYCHOLOGIST Health psychologists use their knowledge of psychology and health to promote general well-being and understand physical illness. They are specially trained to help people deal with the psychological and emotional aspects of health and illness as well as supporting people who are chronically ill. Health psychologists promote healthier lifestyles and try to find ways to encourage people to improve their health. For example, they may help people to loose weight or stop smoking. Health psychologist also uses their skills to SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY Sport Psychology s predominant aim is to help athletes prepare psychologically for the demands of competition and training. Exercise psychology is primarily concerned with the application of psychology to increase exercise participation and motivational levels in the general public.

26 A CAREER AS A PSYCHOLOGIST 4 OCCUPATIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST Occupational psychologists aim to increase the effectiveness of the organisation and improve the job satisfaction of individuals. The speciality is broader in scope and less formalised than many areas of psychology and it touches on diverse fields, including ergonomics, personnel management and time management. Work can be in advisory, teaching and research roles, and to a lesser extent, in technical and administrative roles.

27 JOBS WHERE A PSYCHOLOGY DEGREE IS VERY RELEVANT ADVISING /SUPPORTING Careers Adviser Community Work Counsellor Life/Career Coach Psychotherapist Hypnotherapist Mentor Social Worker Youth Worker HEALTH Primary Care Graduate Mental Health Worker (PCGMHW) Human Resources Manager Occupational Therapy BUSINESS Human Resources Manager Marketing Manager Market Researcher Public Relations Consultant Retail Management OTHER Police Teaching Training Manager

28 FURTHER INFORMATION o.uk rvice.direct.gov.uk (job profiles) Getting into Psychology Courses (MPW)