A Level History

Unit 1C: The Tudors: England 1485-1603

This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence in this period through the following key questions:

• How effectively did the Tudors restore and develop the powers of the monarchy?
• In what ways and how effectively was England governed during this period?
• How did relations with foreign powers change and how was the succession secured?
• How did English society and economy change and with what effects?
• How far did intellectual and religious ideas change and develop and with what effects?
• How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments?

Unit 2O: Democracy and Nazism: Germany 1918-1945

This option provides for the study in depth of a period of German history during which a newly developed democratic form of government gave way to a dictatorial Nazi regime. It explores political concepts such as 'right' and 'left', nationalism and liberalism as well as ideological concepts such as racialism, anti-Semitism and Social Darwinism. It also encourages reflection on how governments work and the problems of democratic states as well as consideration of what creates and sustains a dictatorship.

Unit 3: The American Civil Rights Movement

Through undertaking the historical Investigation, students will develop an enhanced understanding of the nature and purpose of history as a discipline and how historians work. The Historical Investigation contributes towards meeting the aims and objectives of the A Level specification. In particular it encourages students to:

• Ask relevant and significant questions about the past and undertake research.

• Develop as independent learners and critical and reflective thinkers.

• Acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study.

• Organise and communicate their knowledge and understanding in a piece of sustained writing.

Extra-Curricular Opportunities

Students have the opportunity to visit Leicester University to improve their research skills and possibly the opportunity to travel abroad, to enhance their studies.

• Mock exams in Year 1 and Year 2

• Formally assessed at the end of Year 2 with external A Level examinations (2 x 2 1/2 hour

papers)

• Completion of a NEA in Year 2 worth 20% of the total grade

General entry requirements of 5 GCSE grades at grade 4 or above. Plus a grade 5 in English Literature or Language. A grade 5 in a Humanities subject would be preferable.

History A level is highly regarded by university admissions tutors and employers alike.

Employment — Historians can go into a wide range of jobs, including: advertising, education, business, law, media, accountancy as well as more subject specific careers such as archaeology and museum work.

Higher Education — History has proven a popular choice at university amongst our A level students. Students have progressed onto Russell Group universities to study History.