Group 3: Individuals & Societies
SL & HL Offered

History

IB History encourages students to investigate significant historical events, movements, and individuals through critical inquiry and evidence-based analysis. Rather than memorising facts, students evaluate multiple perspectives, examine historical sources, and construct well-supported arguments. The course develops strong research, writing, and analytical skills while fostering an understanding of how the past continues to shape today's world.

Where can this subject take you?

🎓University Pathways

History develops research, analysis, argumentation, and evidence-based reasoning, making it excellent preparation for many humanities and social science degrees.

Relevant degree programmes:

  • History
  • Law
  • Archaeology
  • Political Science
  • International Relations
  • Sociology
  • Anthropology
  • Philosophy

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💼Career Pathways

History graduates are valued for their analytical thinking, research ability, and communication skills across public and private sectors.

Potential careers:

  • Lawyer
  • Historian
  • Museum Curator
  • Diplomat
  • Policy Advisor
  • Intelligence Analyst
  • Archivist
  • Journalist

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