History is the storehouse of information about how people and societies behave. Social scientists attempt to formulate laws or theories about human behaviour but they depend on historical information. History is our laboratory. It offers the only extensive evidential base for contemplating and analysing how societies function. History helps us understand change and how our society came to be. How can we understand the present and plan for the future if we ignore the past? Conflict in the Church 1529 - 1570: Martin Luther’s actions in 1517 led to 150 years of wars and persecution that divided Europe and led to Henry VIII separating England from the Church in Rome. In England, this led to increased individualism and authority being questioned. This course is an in-depth look at the religious ideas and changes of Tudor England; changes that launched modern Britain. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855 - 1917: In 1917, Russia undertook the most audacious experiment in world history. Its new government, the USSR, created a completely new society that attempted to remake humanity. The Russian Revolution tore down the 300-year Tsarist Empire and sent shockwaves around the world which reverberated throughout the 20th century and on to today. We will explore why it happened, its consequences and what can we learn from it today. America in the 20th Century: As part of your A Level you will also need to complete a piece of coursework in the form of a c3500 words essay. You will be responsible for researching a topic about modern American history and writing a fully referenced, undergraduate level essay.
GCSE (5) in English language and maths desirable; GCSE (4) required.
80% exam (at the end of the course) 20% Coursework
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Charnwood House, 30 Cotham Park, Bristol, BS6 6BU |
History is the storehouse of information about how people and societies behave. Social scientists attempt to formulate laws or theories about human behaviour but they depend on historical information. History is our laboratory. It offers the only extensive evidential base for contemplating and analysing how societies function. History helps us understand change and how our society came to be. How can we understand the present and plan for the future if we ignore the past? Conflict in the Church 1529 - 1570: Martin Luther’s actions in 1517 led to 150 years of wars and persecution that divided Europe and led to Henry VIII separating England from the Church in Rome. In England, this led to increased individualism and authority being questioned. This course is an in-depth look at the religious ideas and changes of Tudor England; changes that launched modern Britain. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855 - 1917: In 1917, Russia undertook the most audacious experiment in world history. Its new government, the USSR, created a completely new society that attempted to remake humanity. The Russian Revolution tore down the 300-year Tsarist Empire and sent shockwaves around the world which reverberated throughout the 20th century and on to today. We will explore why it happened, its consequences and what can we learn from it today. America in the 20th Century: As part of your A Level you will also need to complete a piece of coursework in the form of a c3500 words essay. You will be responsible for researching a topic about modern American history and writing a fully referenced, undergraduate level essay.
GCSE (5) in English language and maths desirable; GCSE (4) required.
80% exam (at the end of the course) 20% Coursework