History
Imberhorne School - West Sussex
01342323562
Imberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY
Course summary

History offers an in-depth study of Britain under Stuart rule, revolving around conflict, revolution, and its settlement (30%). We will also study Russia in the Revolution of 1894-1924 under the rule of the last Tsar and Lenin (20%). The Level will include the study of Civil Rights in the USA 1850-2009; from Lincoln to Obama (30%) and a personal study (20%)as your coursework, possibly focused upon Modern Britain. Together these four units make up the A Level History course. This course is very popular and history is widely recognized by universities and employers as a useful, academic, and very significant subject. Apart from being a recognized qualification for higher education, history is a valuable subject for entry into a wide range of professions including, including Law, Politics, Journalism, the Civil Service, Management, and Industry. There will be three linear exam papers all sat in the summer of Year 13. As well as sitting one exam paper on each of the modules studied in Year 12, students will sit a further third paper on Civil Rights in the USA 1850-2009, their main area of study in Year 13, and then also complete and submit a personal study as coursework (approximately 3,000 words). Students may choose suitable titles for research and we are currently considering topics like Modern Britain or the Tudors 1485-1603.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at Grades 4-9, including 6+ in GCSE history and 4+ in GCSE English Literature or English Language.

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityWest Sussex
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressImberhorne Lane, East Grinstead, RH19 1QY