History
Chiltern Hills Academy - Buckinghamshire
01494782066
Chartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG
Course summary

The course is varied and enables students to develop their analytical skills while studying key events in history. The course is divided into three components: • Component 1: The Tudors 1485-1603 - a breadth study, this is the study of a significant historical development over a period of 100 years and associated interpretations. • Component 2: Italy and Fascism c1900-1945 - an depth study; this is the study of a period of major historical change or development and associated primary evidence. • Component 3: Historical Investigation - personal study, this is based on a topic of the student’s choice. This will take the form of a question and then the answer to that question and must cover a range of 100 years.

Entry requirements

Students wishing to study this subject should have achieved at least a grade 6 in GCSE History.

How you'll be assessed

Two exams, each 2.5 hours and a non-examined unit, which is an essay of 3,000 words.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityBuckinghamshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChartridge Lane, Chesham, HP5 2RG