History

A Level History is analytical and highly academic. The course will allow you to understand the world you live in whilst also preparing you for future success at university or post A-Level study.

The three units studied for this course are:

Non-Examination Assessment:

• 1C The Tudors: England, 1485–1603

Exams:

• 1L The quest for political stability: Germany, 1871–1991

• 2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007

The new linear specification for History allows you to study two major areas; Germany and Britain. The Germany module explores 100 years of German history and the Britain module will explore recent political events allowing you to understand the heated debates of today.

In the A Level History course students are encouraged to investigate key historical issues from different viewpoints by analysing and interpreting source material.

You will be assessed through one piece of coursework and 2 exams.

History A Level students go on to study History, Politics, Economics and Law at University.

History graduates can become employed in education, finance, law, publishing and management.