A Level History is an engaging course of study which provides the opportunity to study the history of more than one country and the history of more than one period. Students will investigate aspects of the past in breadth, through periods or themes, and indepth. Significant individuals, societies, events, developments and issues will be explored in order to see connections, draw comparisons and form and support their own interpretation. WHAT WILL I STUDY? Students will study ‘Democracies in Change’ with units on the transformation of Britain between 1918 and 1997, and an in depth study of the USA in the 20th Century. In addition, students will also explore the Witch craze with a focus on case studies spanning from Europe to the USA from c1580-1750.
Minimum of five grade 5 – 9 GCSE’s (this should include Maths and English). We will take into account BTEC courses and GCSE results. In order to progress easily onto the A Level History curriculum GCSE Grade 6 or above in History is required.
Students will study ‘Democracies in Change’ with units on the transformation of Britain between 1918 and 1997, and an in depth study of the USA in the 20th Century. In addition, students will also explore the Witch craze with a focus on case studies spanning from Europe to the USA from c1580-1750. These units are assessed by three exams which include knowledge-based essays, source analysis questions and the analysis of historical interpretation. A coursework inquiry of up to 4000 words is also completed. Students form a critical view based on relevant reading on the question, and analyse, explain and evaluate the interpretations of three main historians. The current coursework question is based on the rise of Arab Nationalism in the 20th century.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | County Durham |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Ashdale Road, Consett, DH8 6LZ |
A Level History is an engaging course of study which provides the opportunity to study the history of more than one country and the history of more than one period. Students will investigate aspects of the past in breadth, through periods or themes, and indepth. Significant individuals, societies, events, developments and issues will be explored in order to see connections, draw comparisons and form and support their own interpretation. WHAT WILL I STUDY? Students will study ‘Democracies in Change’ with units on the transformation of Britain between 1918 and 1997, and an in depth study of the USA in the 20th Century. In addition, students will also explore the Witch craze with a focus on case studies spanning from Europe to the USA from c1580-1750.
Minimum of five grade 5 – 9 GCSE’s (this should include Maths and English). We will take into account BTEC courses and GCSE results. In order to progress easily onto the A Level History curriculum GCSE Grade 6 or above in History is required.
Students will study ‘Democracies in Change’ with units on the transformation of Britain between 1918 and 1997, and an in depth study of the USA in the 20th Century. In addition, students will also explore the Witch craze with a focus on case studies spanning from Europe to the USA from c1580-1750. These units are assessed by three exams which include knowledge-based essays, source analysis questions and the analysis of historical interpretation. A coursework inquiry of up to 4000 words is also completed. Students form a critical view based on relevant reading on the question, and analyse, explain and evaluate the interpretations of three main historians. The current coursework question is based on the rise of Arab Nationalism in the 20th century.