History is the story of humanity and is central to an understanding of the world today. It is also a fascinating, diverse, and well-regarded subject that allows you to explore and debate interpretations of the past. We offer both Modern and Tudor History courses, each covering a range of at least two hundred years and including a study of British history plus one or more other countries. In Modern History, we study Germany from 1918-89, Italian fascism from 1911-46, and the British Empire from 1763-1914. In Tudor History, we study Tudor England from 1509-1603, Luther and the German Reformation from 1515-55, and the Witch craze in Britain, Europe, and North America from 1580-1750. You will also have an opportunity to carry out an independently researched historical inquiry as coursework in the second year. History is ideal if you have an interest in the way the world has developed through the ages and enjoy investigation, debate, and research. Two Edexcel A-level History courses are on offer at QE – Tudor History (9HI0: Papers 1B, 2B & 33) and Modern History (9HI0: Papers 1G, 2G & 35). Each course will develop the same skills and lead to the same qualification but they will look at different periods and content. Both Modern and Tudor History will cover a chronological range of at least two hundred years and will include a study of British history and one or more other countries. There will also be an opportunity to carry out an independently researched historical inquiry (coursework) in the second year of the course. Tudor History In the first year, the course will cover Tudor England from 1509 to 1603 including the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, as well as Martin Luther and the German Reformation, c1515-55. In the second year, we will focus on the witch craze in Britain, Europe, and North America, c1580- 1750 and there is also a coursework requirement which will concentrate on historical interpretations and controversies in Tudor England. Modern History In the first year, we will study Germany and West Germany from 1918 to 1989 including the rise of the Nazis, life in Hitler’s Germany and post-war Germany, as well as the rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911 to 1946. In the second year, the course will focus on the British Empire from 1763 to 1914 and there is also a coursework requirement.
5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including Maths or English. You must also have grade 4 in GCSE English. If you have already taken the subject at GCSE a minimum of a grade 4 is required. It is not a requirement that you have studied History at GCSE to take an Advanced Level course in the subject.
Assessment is by source and essay questions. There are three examinations taken at the end of the course. A coursework assignment is also completed in the second year which makes up 20% of the A level.
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Darlington |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Vane Terrace, Darlington, DL3 7AU |
History is the story of humanity and is central to an understanding of the world today. It is also a fascinating, diverse, and well-regarded subject that allows you to explore and debate interpretations of the past. We offer both Modern and Tudor History courses, each covering a range of at least two hundred years and including a study of British history plus one or more other countries. In Modern History, we study Germany from 1918-89, Italian fascism from 1911-46, and the British Empire from 1763-1914. In Tudor History, we study Tudor England from 1509-1603, Luther and the German Reformation from 1515-55, and the Witch craze in Britain, Europe, and North America from 1580-1750. You will also have an opportunity to carry out an independently researched historical inquiry as coursework in the second year. History is ideal if you have an interest in the way the world has developed through the ages and enjoy investigation, debate, and research. Two Edexcel A-level History courses are on offer at QE – Tudor History (9HI0: Papers 1B, 2B & 33) and Modern History (9HI0: Papers 1G, 2G & 35). Each course will develop the same skills and lead to the same qualification but they will look at different periods and content. Both Modern and Tudor History will cover a chronological range of at least two hundred years and will include a study of British history and one or more other countries. There will also be an opportunity to carry out an independently researched historical inquiry (coursework) in the second year of the course. Tudor History In the first year, the course will cover Tudor England from 1509 to 1603 including the reigns of Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I, and Elizabeth I, as well as Martin Luther and the German Reformation, c1515-55. In the second year, we will focus on the witch craze in Britain, Europe, and North America, c1580- 1750 and there is also a coursework requirement which will concentrate on historical interpretations and controversies in Tudor England. Modern History In the first year, we will study Germany and West Germany from 1918 to 1989 including the rise of the Nazis, life in Hitler’s Germany and post-war Germany, as well as the rise and fall of fascism in Italy, c1911 to 1946. In the second year, the course will focus on the British Empire from 1763 to 1914 and there is also a coursework requirement.
5 GCSE grades at 4 or above including Maths or English. You must also have grade 4 in GCSE English. If you have already taken the subject at GCSE a minimum of a grade 4 is required. It is not a requirement that you have studied History at GCSE to take an Advanced Level course in the subject.
Assessment is by source and essay questions. There are three examinations taken at the end of the course. A coursework assignment is also completed in the second year which makes up 20% of the A level.