History

Course summary

History is a highly valued A Level that helps you to understand the world and society that we live in. We will investigate key developments in the past, and discover how events such as the fall of communism and World War I have shaped events in the modern world. Throughout the course you will learn how to conduct a historical investigation, analyze sources and interpretations, and support judgments using precisely selected evidence. This course will help you identify which sources of information can be trusted, and which should be treated with caution! What are the progression opportunities? This course will help you to develop research, analytical and writing skills that are highly valued in a huge range of careers. Students who are successful at A-Level History often go onto careers in management, law, business, journalism, teaching, media and museum curator.