Course information
History
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School - Rochdale
01616434009
Rochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2GL
Course summary

Lessons balance expert guidance from your teachers with interactive activities, and you’ll develop invaluable skills to take with you to university or the workplace, such as: researching, textual analysis, and expressing qualified opinions through clear and concise written communication. History offers invaluable opportunities to acquire and improve on many of the skills that have been identified as being vital to Higher Education and employers. The opportunities for History students in University and beyond are both diverse and wide-ranging. Such as; Lawyer, Journalism, Public Relations, Investment Banker, Writer and Editor, Teacher, University Lecturer, Researcher, Press Relations, Civil Service, and Business Management Training Programmes.

Entry requirements

Five standard passes at GCSE (9-4) in five different subjects (only one BTEC will be considered), with at least one being GCSE English or GCSE Maths. A minimum of grade 5 in GCSE History and GCSE English.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: The Quest for Political Stability in Germany 1871-1991 - 40% of the A Level. 2 hours 30 minutes written exam. Unit 2: The Making of Modern Britain 1951-2007 - 40% of the A Level. 2 hours 30 minutes written exam. Unit 3: Historical Investigation: 3000 - 3500 word essay based on a question in the context of approximately 100 years - 20% of the A Level.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityRochdale
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressRochdale Road, Middleton, Manchester, M24 2GL