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Why should I choose History?
Why should I choose History?
Learning History at GCSE enables you to understand what is going on in the world and why events and countries have developed in a particular way.
You will learn historical skills such as investigation, research and interpretation, analysis of evidence to try and find out the truth, with opportunities to discuss your opinions and findings. You will develop a high standard in clear thinking, reading and writing and the ability to communicate your ideas persuasively.
What will i study?
What will i study?
Crime and Punishment in Britain from c1000 to the present day and the Historic Environment on Crime in Whitechapel in Unit 1
Henry VIII 1509-40 and Superpower Relations 1943-91 (The Cold War) in Unit 2
The USA 1954-75 focusing on Civil Rights and the Vietnam War in Unit 3.
How will i be examined?
How will i be examined?
The GCSE is 100% exam based, divided into three units:
Unit 1: Thematic Study on Crime and Punishment in Britain c1000 to the present day. It is worth 20% of the exam based on recall of knowledge and explanation of historical events and factors.
Unit 1: Historic Environment on crime in Whitechapel. This will examine the relationship between a place and historical events and developments. The exam is worth 10% and will focus on recall of knowledge and source analysis
Unit 2: British Depth Study – Henry VIII 1509-40 focusing on a short time span. It is worth 20% of the exam based on recall of knowledge and explanation of historical events and factors.
Unit 2: Period Study – Superpower Relations 1943-9. It is worth 20% of the exam based on recall of knowledge and explanation of historical events and factors
Unit 3: Modern Depth Study – USA 1954-75 focusing on the analysis, evaluation and interpretation of source material. It is worth 30% of the exam combining recall of knowledge, explanation of historical events, source analysis and interpretations of history."
What are the requirements?
What are the requirements?
Most students will have been studying History in Key Stage 3.
You should have:
Good reading, writing and organisational skills.
An interest in and understanding of History, current affairs and the wider world is desirable.
The ability to develop a high standard of thinking, clear communication skills and writing accurately under timed conditions
The willingness to learn historical skills such as investigation, research, interpretation and evaluation is needed.
Where will this course take me?
Where will this course take me?
History is a respected academic subject that proves to colleges, universities and future employers that you have excellent organisational and communication skills.
Your ability to remember accurate details and explain their importance, analyse evidence, prioritise and justify the importance of information are all skills that transfer to many other fields and careers such as:
Teaching
Law
Policing
Journalism
Even medicine!
Futher links
Futher links
key contact
key contact
Mr Jonathan Gardiner- Head of History
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