At LAB, we are excited to be offering GCSE History at Key Stage 4!
Please note that, although it is compulsory to pick either History or Geography as one of your GCSEs, if you select Geography, you can also opt to take History as one of your options choices.
On this page, the Individuals and Societies team has sought to provide you with all the information you would need to feel confident about studying History at Key Stage 4. However, if you do have any questions which you would like answered, please do not hesitate to visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page available via the drop down menu at the top of this page.
Please click on the link below to access the History pages of our KS4 Options booklet.
Please click on the video opposite to hear from Mr Oelschlagel regarding the knowledge and skills content required of the Edexcel specification we will be following, alongside assessment information, and the future career pathways that align with these.
History helps us to understand change and how the society we live in came to be.
History qualifications often explore a range of time periods and locations, covering ancient, modern, local and global history. You'll develop valuable research and writing skills, and learn how to evaluate source materials.
Qualifications in this subject are highly versatile, with History graduates going into politics, law, business, accountancy, international development or further study for careers in the culture or heritage industries, including museums, art galleries and libraries.
History helps us to understand change and how the society we live in came to be.
History qualifications often explore a range of time periods and locations, covering ancient, modern, local and global history. You'll develop valuable research and writing skills, and learn how to evaluate source materials.
Qualifications in this subject are highly versatile, with History graduates going into politics, law, business, accountancy, international development or further study for careers in the culture or heritage industries, including museums, art galleries and libraries.
Critical reasoning and analytical skills, including the capacity for solving problems and thinking creatively;
Intellectual rigour and independence, including the ability to conduct detailed research
An ability to construct an argument and communicate findings in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing;
The capability to work without direct supervision and manage your time and priorities effectively;
An ability to discuss ideas in groups, and to negotiate, question and summarise;
The capacity to think objectively and approach problems and new situations with an open mind;
An appreciation of the different factors that influence the activities of groups and individuals in society.