History
Brighouse High School - Calderdale
01484710408
Finkil Street, Brighouse, HD6 2NY
Course summary

Choose to study History at Brighouse Sixth Form College if you enjoy investigation and discovery, then A Level History is for you. The main reason for studying History must be that you have a genuine interest in finding out about the past. This course is for anyone interested in learning about the development of the twentieth century particularly the story of some of the most infamous people who have ever lived. The key areas you will study are; Searching for Rights and Freedoms in the twentieth century, the USA and South Africa; the creation of a Republic in Ireland; and Russia through revolution and Communism. Studying History will also provide you with many skills which are highly valued by employers, universities and colleges. You will develop skills in debate, analysis, investigation and interpretation. You will also learn how to use evidence to form your judgements about events and people in the past. History is a really useful qualification for anyone wanting to enter professions such as law, journalism, archaeology, finance management or teaching.

Entry requirements

A minimum of a grade 5 in GCSE History if studied.

How you'll be assessed

80% Examination / Non-Examined Assessment (NEA) 20% Paper 1: The Changing Nature of American Politics and Society 1917-80 Interpretations of the Reagan Presidency and his legacy 1980-96 Paper 2: South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ Paper 3: Ireland and the Union, c1774–1923 Coursework: A 4000-word assignment exploring historians’ interpretations of the collapse of the Soviet Union

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityCalderdale
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressFinkil Street, Brighouse, HD6 2NY