History
options video final (1).webmHistory teaches you how and why the world came to be as it is today. History deals with big issues like racism, power, war, politics and discrimination. Equally importantly, studying History develops transferable skills, for example the ability to analyse, argue and explain. The skills are highly valued by post-16 providers and by employers and are a benchmark to show your academic ability. The skills History devlops can also play a critical part in your success in wider life.
Overview -
Within History you will develop the following skills:
how to analyse and use data;
how to organise information;
excellent communication and writing skills;
how to construct an argument;
problem solving;
how to select evidence;
how to question how reliable information is.
Assessment –
The History GCSE is comprised of 5 units and 3 exams.
Paper 1
Length - 1 hour 20 minutes
Topics - Medicine in Britain 1250-Modern Day / The British Sector of the Western Front
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Paper 2
Length - 1 hour 50 minutes
Topics - American West / Anglo-Saxon and Norman England
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Paper 3
Length - 1 hour 30 minutes
Topic - Weimar and Nazi Germany
Subject links -
The History GCSE has strong links with English, geography, SMSC and PSHCE. It also complements science and maths-based subjects to demonstrate wider-ranging academic ability.
Careers –
Employment opportunities include journalist/reporter; teacher; lawyer/barrister; archaeologist; historian; politician; TV/media; marketing/public relations/advertising.
For further information, please contact –
Head of faculty – Tom Forbes Email - info@ipswichacademy.org.uk