History
Dormers Wells High School - Ealing
02085666446
Dormers Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HZ
Course summary

Studying History helps us to make sense of the world around us, better understand the complex problems that exist within societies today and enables us to build an identity through which we can approach the ever changing challenges of the future. The skills developed through the study of History help students to be more perceptive, analytical thinkers and are transferable to many other subject and careers following school. They include research, building successful arguments, analysing evidence and applying large amounts of knowledge to specific issues.

Entry requirements

A combination of 9 from GCSE English and Maths (minimum of grade 5 in English) and three further 9-4 GCSE passes including a minimum of a grade 4 in GCSE History

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1: Breadth study with interpretations 30% In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96 Paper 2: Depth Study 20% South Africa, 1948–94: from apartheid state to ‘rainbow nation’ Paper 3: Themes in breadth with aspects in depth 30% Britain: losing and gaining an empire, 1763–1914 Coursework 20% Assessment of ability to carry out an historical enquiry, analysing and evaluating historical interpretations, and organising and communicating the findings.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressDormers Wells Lane, Southall, UB1 3HZ