Entry Requirements
GCSE grade 5 in History or Humanities (if studied) and GCSE grade 5 in English Language.
Exam Board Specification
Course Leaflet
What you will study
Unit 1 – British period study & enquiry-
Britain 1930 – 1997
Enquiry Topic: Churchill 1930 – 1951
25% of final mark, 1.5 hour exam Unit 2
Non-British study
-Italian Unification 1789 – 1896
-15% of final mark in 1 hour exam
Unit 3 – Thematic Study
-Civil rights in the USA 1865 – 1992
-40% of final mark, 2.5 hour exam
Unit 4 – Non-exam assessment
-4500 word independent essay
-British Foreign Policy 1945 – 2003
-20% of final mark
Course Support
- Varied lessons to suit different learning styles
- One-to-One drop in sessions to consolidate understanding
- Resources and support via Connect, the student intranet sit
- Regular assessments and tailored feedback
- ‘Stretch and Challenge’ activities for students striving for that A* grade
Enrichment Activities
- Lectures by specialist historians on a variety of topics
- Trips and visits in the UK and abroad to enhance learning. These have included trips to London, America, Berlin, Italy,
Belgium and France - Involvement in oral history projects
Progression
A Level History develops essential skills such as research, analysis, critical thinking, challenging viewpoints, independent viewpoints, global perspective, and more. It can lead to a History degree, or Politics, American Studies, Archaeology and more.
Career Opportunities
History leads to a wide range of career opportunities such as law, television, research, politics, journalism, publishing, business and management… the list is endless!
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GCSE grade 5 in History or Humanities (if studied) and GCSE grade 5 in English Language.