A Level History

A-Level History is a varied and exciting course which enables students to develop their knowledge of both British History (through a breadth study of the Tudors) and international History (through a depth study of Weimar and Nazi Germany), as well as their own research skills through the coursework component - Civil Rights in the USA). It is assessed through both examination and coursework.

• Tudors (Breadth Study) 1485-1603
• Government of England, relations with foreign powers, and economic policies and their impact.
• Social and cultural history including poverty, law and order, and the divide between different geographical areas.
• The history of ideas such as the Renaissance and Humanism as well as religious conflict and co-operation.
• In-depth and comparative studies of all monarchs from Henry VII to Elizabeth I.
• Democracy & Nazism (Depth Study) 1918 – 1945
• Impact of World War One and the German Revolution.
• The instability of Weimar, the impact of the 1920s and the Great Depression.
• The rise of the Nazi Party and life in Nazi Germany and World War Two.
• In-depth study and primary source analysis.
• Non-examined assessment (4,500 words maximum)
• Self-researched project incorporating knowledge, primary source analysis and interpretations on an important historical concept e.g. causation or significance.

• 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 and a grade 5 in a Humanities subject.

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.