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 2022, 75% of our A Level Ancient History 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

Emma

Student Profile

Emma studied A Levels in Politics, Law, History, and the Extended Project at Henley, and was the winner of The Henley College Education Award for Politics. “I chose The Henley College for the independence it offered me, to be treated like a young adult, and the variety of subjects available. I loved the overlap between my three subjects and exploring ideas from various perspectives deepened my understanding. The College supported me really well with my studies, the teachers were always available to help with questions, and would take time to explain things. The Oxbridge support group was fantastic in aiding my application for university.”

Emma came to Henley from Wallingford School and is progressing on to study Social Anthropology with Politics.