This course is for students who want to continue studying history after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. Making of Modern Britain 1951-2007, Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964 and currently a coursework element based around the Medieval Crusades. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855-1964 · Trying to preserve autocracy, 1855-1894 · The collapse of autocracy, 1894-1917 · The emergence of a Communist dictatorship, 1917-1941 · The Stalinist dictatorship and reaction, 1941-1964 Making of Modern Britain 1951-2007 · The Affluent Society, 1951-1964 · The Sixties, 1964-1970 · The end of Post-War Consensus, 1970-1979 · The impact of Thatcherism, 1979-1987 · Towards a new Consensus, 1987-1997 · The Era of New Labour, 1997-2007 You'll learn through formal teaching in the classroom including case studies, lectures, presentations, discussions, films, individual and group project work and debates. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks. There will be visits available relevant to the course.
At least a Grade 6 in GCSE History or a Grade 6 in English Literature and Language To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.
Component 1: Breadth Study (1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964) Written exam: 2 hours 30 mins = 40% Component 2: Depth Study (2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007) Written exam: 2 hours 30 mins = 40% Component 3: Historical Investigation Students complete an individual historical investigation of a maximum 3,500 words = 20%
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | St Chad's Road, Lichfield, WS13 7NB |
This course is for students who want to continue studying history after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the topics, but the A level will give you the chance to study these and some new ones, in much greater depth. Making of Modern Britain 1951-2007, Tsarist and Communist Russia 1855-1964 and currently a coursework element based around the Medieval Crusades. Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855-1964 · Trying to preserve autocracy, 1855-1894 · The collapse of autocracy, 1894-1917 · The emergence of a Communist dictatorship, 1917-1941 · The Stalinist dictatorship and reaction, 1941-1964 Making of Modern Britain 1951-2007 · The Affluent Society, 1951-1964 · The Sixties, 1964-1970 · The end of Post-War Consensus, 1970-1979 · The impact of Thatcherism, 1979-1987 · Towards a new Consensus, 1987-1997 · The Era of New Labour, 1997-2007 You'll learn through formal teaching in the classroom including case studies, lectures, presentations, discussions, films, individual and group project work and debates. You will be expected to undertake private study including research, revision and homework tasks. There will be visits available relevant to the course.
At least a Grade 6 in GCSE History or a Grade 6 in English Literature and Language To apply for Nether Stowe Sixth Form students require a Grade 4 or above in at least 5 GCSE’s or equivalent qualifications, including either English (Language or Literature) or Maths.
Component 1: Breadth Study (1H Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855–1964) Written exam: 2 hours 30 mins = 40% Component 2: Depth Study (2S The Making of Modern Britain, 1951–2007) Written exam: 2 hours 30 mins = 40% Component 3: Historical Investigation Students complete an individual historical investigation of a maximum 3,500 words = 20%