History A Level is for you if you want to: •Develop an interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance. Acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity, as appropriate. •Build on your understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study. •Improve as an effective and independent learner and as a critical and reflective thinker with a curious and inquiring mind. •Develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them. •Acquire an understanding of the nature of the historical study, for example, that history is concerned with judgments based on available evidence and that historical judgments are provisional •Develop the use and understanding of historical terms, concepts, and skills. •Make links and draw comparisons within and/or across different periods and aspects of the past.
Our minimum entry requirements for a full level 3 programme of study is 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above. 5 in History.
This is a linear A Level qualification with exams taking place at the end of Year 13 in addition to the submission of one piece of coursework. In line with school policy, you will complete exams at the end of Year 12 which will give a stand-alone AS qualification for anyone not continuing their studies to the full A Level qualification. The course content in Year 12 centers on the theme of nationalism, dictatorship, and democracy in twentieth-century Europe, focussing upon in-depth studies of Germany and Italy. In Year 13 you will study a British history option and complete one piece of coursework based upon a topic which realizes differing historical interpretations and debate.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Sefton |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Stamford Road, Birkdale, Southport, PR8 4EX |
History A Level is for you if you want to: •Develop an interest in and enthusiasm for history and an understanding of its intrinsic value and significance. Acquire an understanding of different identities within society and an appreciation of aspects such as social, cultural, religious, and ethnic diversity, as appropriate. •Build on your understanding of the past through experiencing a broad and balanced course of study. •Improve as an effective and independent learner and as a critical and reflective thinker with a curious and inquiring mind. •Develop the ability to ask relevant and significant questions about the past and to research them. •Acquire an understanding of the nature of the historical study, for example, that history is concerned with judgments based on available evidence and that historical judgments are provisional •Develop the use and understanding of historical terms, concepts, and skills. •Make links and draw comparisons within and/or across different periods and aspects of the past.
Our minimum entry requirements for a full level 3 programme of study is 5 GCSE’s grade 4 or above. 5 in History.
This is a linear A Level qualification with exams taking place at the end of Year 13 in addition to the submission of one piece of coursework. In line with school policy, you will complete exams at the end of Year 12 which will give a stand-alone AS qualification for anyone not continuing their studies to the full A Level qualification. The course content in Year 12 centers on the theme of nationalism, dictatorship, and democracy in twentieth-century Europe, focussing upon in-depth studies of Germany and Italy. In Year 13 you will study a British history option and complete one piece of coursework based upon a topic which realizes differing historical interpretations and debate.