History
William Hulme's Grammar School - Manchester
01612262054
Spring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR
Course summary

Year 12 In the first year of A Level you will study two broad topics that are linked by a period or a theme. You will look at broad developments and changes in the periods studied through a range of perspectives such as social, political and cultural. The topic that we study is Route H: Democracies in Change: Britain and theUSA in the Twentieth Century. Paper 1H: Britain Transformed 1918-97 Paper 2H.2: The USA 1955-92: Conformity and Challenge Please note that although both the AS and the first year of A Level study the same topics, the examinations will have significant differences in terms of length of examination and the style of questions asked. Year 13 During the second year of your A Level, you will carry out a depth study of an extended period of history, and will gain a firm understanding of the key issues, problems and debates associated with it. There will also be a requirement to carry out an in-depth historical enquiry, where you examine the significance of a chosen factor, taking into account and analysing and evaluating historical interpretations associated with your chosen enquiry. Paper 3 34.2 Poverty, public health and the state in Britain, 1780-1939. Paper 4: The Historical Enquiry

Entry requirements

Sixth Form requires six passes at GCSE Level (Grades 9-5) including English and at least a Grade 4 in Maths. A GCSE Grade 6 is required in a subject if you would like to continue it at A-Level, but a high Grade 5 will be considered (from Higher Tier examinations only if applicable). GCSE Grade 6 required in History if taken (a high Grade 5 will be considered) or Grade 5 in English

How you'll be assessed

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth West
Local AuthorityManchester
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressSpring Bridge Road, Manchester, M16 8PR