History

Course summary

At TRC we offer two different routes in A-Level History both are from AQA and meet the A-level requirements of studying over 200 years across the 3 units. You simply need to decide which option would best suit you. A Level History is an engaging subject that will build your understanding of the world around you and equip you with skills that are highly prized by both universities and employers. You will evaluate sources and opinions and construct arguments and judgments, as well as build literacy and debating skills. This is one of two versions of A Level History that we offer (the other includes Russia and Modern Britain). You can do either of these alongside Ancient History. Unit 1C: Tudor England 1485–1603 You will study the whole of the Tudor dynasty from Henry VII to Elizabeth I. This was a key period in England’s development, marked by religious upheaval, unrest, and rebellion, and the establishment of the country as a significant European and world power. In addition to Tudor monarchs, the course will examine fascinating individuals such as Thomas Wolsey, Mary Queen of Scots, and Robert Dudley, along with scandal and intrigue at court. The unit is assessed by examination. Unit 2J: The American Civil War: A Nation Divided 1845–1877 This unit looks at the causes, events, and consequences of one of the most significant conflicts of the modern world. More American soldiers died in the Civil War than in any other conflict in America has been involved in added together. The United States divided over issues such as slavery, taxes, and states’ rights and fought a 4-year war that changed America forever. The unit examines the abolition of slavery, the presidency of Lincoln, the failure of compromise, and the attempts to heal the divisions once the war ended. The unit is assessed by examination. Unit 3: Anti-Semitism in Germany 1815-1945 In your coursework, you will investigate the causes of one of the most infamous events in human history. Through the study of contemporary documents and the views of historians, you will carry out a detailed investigation into the key themes. You will study the arguments about when the Nazis decided to carry out the ‘Final Solution’ and the controversy over who should be held responsible. Should the blame lie solely with Hitler, with the SS, or with the German people as a whole?