History

Course summary

The Tudors: England 1485-1603 From the ashes of the Wars of the Roses, Henry VII’s consolidation of power resulted in the establishment of the Tudor dynasty. Henry VIII’s wars with Scotland and France did less to bring conflict to the country than the English Reformation and the succession crisis. Elizabeth faced serious Catholic plots against her before establishing her triumphant ‘Golden Age’. The Cold War, c1945-1991 A study of international developments from the end of the Second World War to the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of communism in eastern Europe. This includes the world on the brink over Soviet missiles in Cuba, the US drawn into war in Vietnam and subsequent attempts to ‘thaw’ hostilities by the late 1980s. Where might it lead A Level History is very valuable and employment prospects for those with the qualification are good. Students develop an objective way of thinking which makes the qualification an excellent foundation for Higher Education. The study of History promotes and enhances a broad range of skills that are very relevant to a wide range of employment paths, including law, business and teaching.