A Level History is a study of four fascinating periods in history, loosely themed around the topic of empire. For the examined units, Year 12 study Britain 1930-97, including a case study on Churchill and Britain 1930-1951, and African Kingdoms c1400-c1800. Students will move on to study the Origins and Growth of the British Empire in Year 13, which includes studies of the British in America, the Caribbean and India. The fourth area of study forms the coursework, or Non Examined Assessment, portion of the A-level and can be selected by students themselves. They can choose to develop an aspect of content that we are studying for the examined units or select a topic that allows them to study a period or theme in history that is of personal interest to them, supported by their teachers. This is something we believe is unique to V6 in the city and enables students to develop independent study skills that will help them at university, whilst providing access to topics that might not be available as part of the examined curriculum.
To take three subjects at Post-16 you will need to have achieved 5-7 GCSEs at Grade 4/5 or above including Maths and English. To take four subjects at Post-16 you will need to have achieved 6 GCSEs at Grade 6 or above including Maths and English. You will be expected to have achieved at least a Grade 5 at GCSE for every subject you take at A Level.
Written examinations 80% Coursework 20%
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bristol, City of |
| Ofsted Rating | Serious Weaknesses |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| Address | Cheltenham Road, Bristol, BS6 5RD |
A Level History is a study of four fascinating periods in history, loosely themed around the topic of empire. For the examined units, Year 12 study Britain 1930-97, including a case study on Churchill and Britain 1930-1951, and African Kingdoms c1400-c1800. Students will move on to study the Origins and Growth of the British Empire in Year 13, which includes studies of the British in America, the Caribbean and India. The fourth area of study forms the coursework, or Non Examined Assessment, portion of the A-level and can be selected by students themselves. They can choose to develop an aspect of content that we are studying for the examined units or select a topic that allows them to study a period or theme in history that is of personal interest to them, supported by their teachers. This is something we believe is unique to V6 in the city and enables students to develop independent study skills that will help them at university, whilst providing access to topics that might not be available as part of the examined curriculum.
To take three subjects at Post-16 you will need to have achieved 5-7 GCSEs at Grade 4/5 or above including Maths and English. To take four subjects at Post-16 you will need to have achieved 6 GCSEs at Grade 6 or above including Maths and English. You will be expected to have achieved at least a Grade 5 at GCSE for every subject you take at A Level.
Written examinations 80% Coursework 20%