8 GCSEs at grades 5 or above including Maths with grade 6 or above in History and English Literature or Language.
In the Edexcel History Course, students are required to produce 3 written essays in 2 hours and 15 minutes for three exams. The course, therefore, requires a high level of literacy.
The course consists of 3 different parts. Successful candidates will study 19th and 20th Century British Warfare, 20th Century British History, 1920s USA and will undertake a personal investigation based around the Civil Rights Movement in American in the 1950s and 1960s.
All candidates will be assessed in exams at the end of year 13 in 3 different exams. The coursework is assessed at school and moderated by Edexcel.
History is still regarded as a leading subject by Universities and also offers a number of pathways into professional careers. The analytic and evaluative skills you will develop are well regarded in the working world. The skills learnt can be applied to working in big business, law, politics, and more!
We have put together a GOOGLE CLASSROOM with an array of resources for your use. Please use the link to access the GOOGLE CLASSROOM and make your way through the material. Please email conor.anand-shaw@petcheyacademy.org.uk if you have any questions.
https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/NjU1NzI4Mzc5MjVa