HBS History
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
In addition to enhancing your knowledge of periods of British and European 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 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
Course Specification
Homework
At A Level, students are expected to complete a minimum of 5 hours of study a week on top of their allocated lesson time.