Besides the obvious relevance of historical events to certain contemporary issues, the study of history offers the student the opportunity to develop mental skills which are invaluable in all fields of endeavour. Historical study teaches the student how to organize and classify extensive data. It develops literary techniques and promotes the analytical capabilities of the student. These are skills which are useful in every profession or field of study. Historical study can also prepare students for a wide variety of careers in law, journalism, library work, publishing, government, business, and politics.
History is also central to a liberal arts education.
At UCC it may be studied intensively as part of a Majors programme or individual courses can be taken simply to satisfy one's curiosity about the past. Thanks for visiting the Discipline of History on the UCC server. We hope to hear from you again soon.