History
Sir Harry Smith Community College - Cambridgeshire
01733703991
Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1XB
Course summary

The course is designed to offer you the opportunity to study a wide variety of topics and periods in depth and in breadth. You will develop expertise in a variety of skills, and demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the periods studied. You will be taught using a variety of teaching styles, such as lecture, group work, student-led seminars and individual research.

Entry requirements

The entry requirements for students taking 3 or 4 A levels are seven GCSE's at Grade 4-9, or equivalent, including English and Maths. While a Grade 6 at GCSE is preferable for studying a subject at A Level, we will consider students who achieve a Grade 5 in the subject, depending on circumstances. 5 = English 4 = Mathematics Grade 6 in GCSE History

How you'll be assessed

Exam Paper 1 - Britain Transformed 1918-97 Exam Paper 2 - The USA 1955-92 Conformity and Challenge Exam Paper 3 - The British Experience of Warfare 1790-1918 Enquiry - A period of History chosen by the teacher Assessment will be by module exams which range in duration from 1 hour 20 minutes to 2 hours.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressEastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, PE7 1XB