If you're fascinated by the past, have an inquiring 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 topic of interest to conduct a historical investigation, on which you will complete a 4000-word essay that will form 20% of your final grade. Too many options within this spec to write generic content - provider will need to tailor content to their course delivery as they choose the period of history to study from a wide selection. You'll learn through formal teaching in the classroom, and take part in individual and group project work, discussions, presentations and debates. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks. There will be visits to museums, places of historical significance and to university history departments. You will have the opportunity to attend university history guest lectures. There will be talks on history-related careers and higher education options.