A level History is made up of three units spanning a wide period of history. In Unit 1 Challenge and Transformation: Britain: c1851-1964, you will study Victorian and Edwardian Britain and also the World Wars and their legacies. In Unit 2, The Cold War c1945-1991, you will study the evolving course of international relations during an era of tension between communist and capitalist powers which threatened nuclear Armageddon. This unit explores concepts such as communism and capitalism, aggression and détente and also encourages students to reflect on the power of modern military technology, what hastens confrontation and what forces promote peace in the modern world. In Unit 3, the Historical Investigation, you will complete a coursework essay that will investigate a historical topic covering a period of 100 years.
6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science. 2 should be at least grade 6 (B). It is useful to have taken History at GCSE level, but not essential.
UNIT 1: BRITAIN CHALLENGE AND TRANSFORMATION This module focuses on the development of British society in the period 1851 to 1964. It looks at the change from a society that favoured rich, landowning white men to one that is more democratic, equal and diverse. We see how different groups emerge to challenge the status quo such as a politically aware working class, the women’s suffrage movement and the Labour Party and how this shift leads to Governments needing to offer more to the British people to secure their support. We also consider the social impact of the World Wars and Britain’s relationship with Ireland. This is a breadth study of change, continuity, cause, and consequence through the following key questions: • How did democracy and political organizations develop in Britain? • How important were ideas and ideologies? • How and with what effects did the economy develop? • How and with what effects did society and social policy develop? • How and why did Britain’s relationship with Ireland change? • How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? This module is assessed in a final examination worth 40%. UNIT 2: THE COLD WAR This module provides an in-depth study of the evolving course of international relations after the Second World War, an era of tension between communist and capitalist powers that threatened nuclear Armageddon. It explores concepts such as communism and anti-communism, aggression and détente and also encourages students to reflect on the power of modern military technology, what hastens confrontation and what forces promote peace in the modern world. This module is assessed in a final examination worth 40%. UNIT 3: HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION Non-Examination Assessment (NEA). This is a coursework essay that will investigate a historical topic covering a period of 100 years. The investigation should be completed in 4500 words and must contain the evaluation of at least three primary sources and of differing historical interpretations. This module is assessed internally and is worth 20%.
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A level History is made up of three units spanning a wide period of history. In Unit 1 Challenge and Transformation: Britain: c1851-1964, you will study Victorian and Edwardian Britain and also the World Wars and their legacies. In Unit 2, The Cold War c1945-1991, you will study the evolving course of international relations during an era of tension between communist and capitalist powers which threatened nuclear Armageddon. This unit explores concepts such as communism and capitalism, aggression and détente and also encourages students to reflect on the power of modern military technology, what hastens confrontation and what forces promote peace in the modern world. In Unit 3, the Historical Investigation, you will complete a coursework essay that will investigate a historical topic covering a period of 100 years.
6 GCSEs between 9 to 4 (A*-C) for including 2 of English, Maths or Science. 2 should be at least grade 6 (B). It is useful to have taken History at GCSE level, but not essential.
UNIT 1: BRITAIN CHALLENGE AND TRANSFORMATION This module focuses on the development of British society in the period 1851 to 1964. It looks at the change from a society that favoured rich, landowning white men to one that is more democratic, equal and diverse. We see how different groups emerge to challenge the status quo such as a politically aware working class, the women’s suffrage movement and the Labour Party and how this shift leads to Governments needing to offer more to the British people to secure their support. We also consider the social impact of the World Wars and Britain’s relationship with Ireland. This is a breadth study of change, continuity, cause, and consequence through the following key questions: • How did democracy and political organizations develop in Britain? • How important were ideas and ideologies? • How and with what effects did the economy develop? • How and with what effects did society and social policy develop? • How and why did Britain’s relationship with Ireland change? • How important was the role of key individuals and groups and how were they affected by developments? This module is assessed in a final examination worth 40%. UNIT 2: THE COLD WAR This module provides an in-depth study of the evolving course of international relations after the Second World War, an era of tension between communist and capitalist powers that threatened nuclear Armageddon. It explores concepts such as communism and anti-communism, aggression and détente and also encourages students to reflect on the power of modern military technology, what hastens confrontation and what forces promote peace in the modern world. This module is assessed in a final examination worth 40%. UNIT 3: HISTORICAL INVESTIGATION Non-Examination Assessment (NEA). This is a coursework essay that will investigate a historical topic covering a period of 100 years. The investigation should be completed in 4500 words and must contain the evaluation of at least three primary sources and of differing historical interpretations. This module is assessed internally and is worth 20%.