The department consistently produces high grades at A Level. If you enjoy History, it would be wise to take this subject as a Sixth Form option. If you are not sure of your future career path, History is a good option for you as it develops all the skills demanded in a range of professions. These are skills of research, assimilation of a wide range of material, analysis, and judgment. These are skills that a wide range of professions, such as Law and Journalism demand. The History Department has a tradition of organizing visits to a range of countries such as Russia, America, and Germany. Every year, two of our Sixth Formers are enrolled in the Lessons from Auschwitz program which includes a one-day visit to the camp in Poland. There is also a well-established History Society run by the Sixth Formers, giving students the opportunity to learn about and research events and themes in History outside the curriculum. Studying History at A Level will not only develop your understanding of the heritage of Britain but also of other European Countries today.
Unit 1G: Change and Transformation, Britain c1851 - 1964 - The changing fortunes of the Liberals, Labour, and Conservative Parties in Britain in this period, including the role of key individuals such as Gladstone, Disraeli, and Churchill. - The changing relationship between Britain and Ireland including the Easter Rising and the establishment of Home Rule. - The impact of the First and Second World Wars on Policy, including the emergence of communism and the BUF and the growth of the Welfare State. Unit 2N: Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 - Dissent and Revolution, 1917 - Bolshevik consolidation, 1918–1924 - Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929 - Concepts such as Marxism, Communism, Leninism, and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. Unit 3: Non -Examined assessment (NEA) A-level Historians tend to enjoy this opportunity to complete some in-depth research on an issue over 100 years. This year students have been considering the causes and threats of rebellion against Tudor monarchs. This challenge is very good preparation for the type of assignments that students would be tackling at university. Students are assessed on their ability to form a coherent and well-supported argument from their own research. Students complete an essay of 4500 words after independent research. The topic for the coursework is the Tudor Rebellion.
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| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Trafford |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Hale Road, Hale Barns, Altrincham, WA15 0HE |
The department consistently produces high grades at A Level. If you enjoy History, it would be wise to take this subject as a Sixth Form option. If you are not sure of your future career path, History is a good option for you as it develops all the skills demanded in a range of professions. These are skills of research, assimilation of a wide range of material, analysis, and judgment. These are skills that a wide range of professions, such as Law and Journalism demand. The History Department has a tradition of organizing visits to a range of countries such as Russia, America, and Germany. Every year, two of our Sixth Formers are enrolled in the Lessons from Auschwitz program which includes a one-day visit to the camp in Poland. There is also a well-established History Society run by the Sixth Formers, giving students the opportunity to learn about and research events and themes in History outside the curriculum. Studying History at A Level will not only develop your understanding of the heritage of Britain but also of other European Countries today.
Unit 1G: Change and Transformation, Britain c1851 - 1964 - The changing fortunes of the Liberals, Labour, and Conservative Parties in Britain in this period, including the role of key individuals such as Gladstone, Disraeli, and Churchill. - The changing relationship between Britain and Ireland including the Easter Rising and the establishment of Home Rule. - The impact of the First and Second World Wars on Policy, including the emergence of communism and the BUF and the growth of the Welfare State. Unit 2N: Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 - Dissent and Revolution, 1917 - Bolshevik consolidation, 1918–1924 - Stalin’s rise to power, 1924–1929 - Concepts such as Marxism, Communism, Leninism, and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. Unit 3: Non -Examined assessment (NEA) A-level Historians tend to enjoy this opportunity to complete some in-depth research on an issue over 100 years. This year students have been considering the causes and threats of rebellion against Tudor monarchs. This challenge is very good preparation for the type of assignments that students would be tackling at university. Students are assessed on their ability to form a coherent and well-supported argument from their own research. Students complete an essay of 4500 words after independent research. The topic for the coursework is the Tudor Rebellion.