History
Heart of England School - Solihull
01676535222
Gipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FW
Course summary

History is a diverse and fascinating history and at A-level, you get the opportunity to delve into this by looking at three topics; The War of the Roses, Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855 – 1964, and the struggle for equal civil rights in the USA. These three units offer you a breadth of historical knowledge and the opportunity to tackle a variety of topics and debates. In History you will not only develop a wide range of knowledge, but your skills of analysis and evaluation will also be put to the test. Therefore you will not only have to describe knowledge but also to analyse and draw critical judgements. You will be challenged to form your own opinions on a variety of topics and make connections between different information as well as tackle source material and the interpretations of historians.

Entry requirements

Grade 5 or higher in English Language or Literature is required

How you'll be assessed

A-level history follows the AQA syllabus. As part of this, there are three units: Unit 1: Tsarist and Communist Russia, 1855-1964 Unit 2: The War of the Roses 1450-1499 Unit 3: Non-examined Assessment (NEA) focussing on the development of Civil Rights in the USA. This takes the form of a 3000 – 3500 word essay. Both units 1 and 2 are worth 40% of the A level. The Non-examined assessment is worth 20%

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthoritySolihull
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGipsy Lane, Balsall Common, Coventry, CV7 7FW