History
A Level
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Taught At
Hitchin Boys’ School, Hitchin Girls’ School and The Priory School
Course Overview
Course Overview
History as a subject is highly valued by both universities and employers, due to the knowledge and transferable skills it develops, ranging from analysis and comprehension to research and presentation skills.
Course Content
Course Content
In addition to enhancing your knowledge of periods of British, European and world history, this course will broaden your awareness of aspects such as politics, religion, culture and society, and provide an understanding of how and why changes have occurred over time, and how all of this impacts on the world today.
History A Level Units at HGS
Russia, 1917-91: from Lenin to Yeltsin
The German Democratic Republic, 1949-90
Protest, Agitation and Parliamentary Reform in Britain 1780-1928
Coursework – The Russian Revolution, 1917
History A Level Units at TPS
Britain transformed, 1918-97
The USA, 1955-92: Conformity and challenge
Rebellion and Disorder under the Tudors 1485-1603
Coursework: The Causes of the First World War
History A Level Units at HBS
Britain c1785-c1870, Democracy, Protest and Reform
The Unification of Germany 1840-71
Civil Rights and Race Relations in the USA 1850 - 2009
Coursework – The Civil Rights Movement: 1870-1970
A key course if you are planning to continue on to university to study history related subjects. It also provides a strong grounding or further study in humanities and social sciences. It combines well with subjects such as English Literature, Economics, and Government and Politics.
Course Entry Requirements
5 or above at GCSE
5 or above in English Language or Literature
Minimum APS of 4.5
Course Specification
Pearson 9H10
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