Humanities

If you are curious about the world around you and how humans have made their mark on it, you may find yourself drawn to Humanities. Although the associated subjects are diverse and reflect the differing interests of our students, they actually have a lot in common. They all look at various aspects of our world and people’s roles within it.

As well as being fascinating and rewarding to study, Humanities subjects are a fantastic way to prepare yourself for university and beyond, as you will learn transferable skills and acquire a knowledge and outlook on the world that will help you in any chosen career path. Humanities will teach you to think clearly and rigorously and you will gain the ability to write lucidly and present ideas rationally. These skills are essential in professions such as law, advertising, politics and journalism. The information technology sector, accountancy, the sciences and management consultancies, are all enthusiastic about people who have studied Humanities because they know how to think coherently and excel in verbal and writing skills tests and logical reasoning. If you are particularly interested in Philosophy, Henley is one of the only colleges in the Thames Valley to offer a formal Philosophy qualification, with many of our students coming from a distance to study here.

Did you know...

● In 2021, 93% of A Level Philosophy students achieved a high grade (A* to B). ● 60% of the UK’s industry leaders have a Humanities degree.

Qualifications offered

● Ancient History > A Level ● Classical Civilisation > A Level ● Geography > A Level ● History > A Level ● Law > A Level ● Philosophy > A Level ● Religious Studies > A Level

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For full course details and how to apply, please visit www.henleycol.ac.uk

Lottie

Student Profile

Lottie studied A Levels in English Language, Geography and Sociology, and the Extended Project qualification. “I wanted to come to the College due to the range of A Levels that weren’t offered at my grammar school, as well as the independence you got as a student at Henley. I also knew that I would be supported throughout my university applications which gave me peace of mind. I have enjoyed being pushed to be my best in all of my subjects, as well as being supported in all aspects of my time at college. I have also loved trying new subjects and seeing where they took me!”

Lottie came to the College from Beaconsfield High School for Girls and will be going on to study BA Geography at the University of Exeter.