History

Course summary

When we study History we can never experience what we are studying, but we can look at the evidence that has been left behind and question what we see. They say that history is always written by the victors, this is a very valid point. As explorers in history we sometimes have to ask awkward questions and learn not to take what we’re told at face value. As well as developing the skills to ask questions, you’ll learn how to argue well and put together your case. You can see now why History partners so well with Law; here are very similar skills being honed in both subject areas. In the first year of your A Level studies you will study two modules. The first on the Tudors, 1485 to 1603 and then Germany, 1918 to 1989. In year two you will study a further two modules. You will complete a piece of coursework which examines the Final Solution and then a final module on Fascist Italy 1911-46.