History

Course summary

If you're fascinated by the past, have an enquiring mind and enjoy essay writing, A level history could be for you. It's suitable if you are moving on from GCSE history as it will allow you to study the subject in more depth. It's particularly relevant for you if you are aiming to pursue a history related career or higher education course. History is regarded as a facilitating subject as it leaves open a wide range of options for university study. It combines well with most subjects offered at A level. You'll learn how to use evidence critically to investigate and assess historical questions, problems and issues. You'll focus on historical themes looking at significant individuals, societies, events and developments from a range of historical perspectives. You'll have the opportunity to choose your own topic of interest to conduct an historical investigation, on which you will complete a 4000-word essay that will form 20% of your final grade. Students will learn; Germany and West Germany 1918-89, Fascism in Italy 1911-46, the British Empire and the origins of WW1.