History is recognized by universities and employers as an academically rigorous subject with high standards and superb transferable skills. History is the perfect complement to subjects such as English and theology as it demands the same skills of research and articulation. Studying history will not only encourage students to express their own ideas in an articulate fashion, and critically analyze hypotheses and interpretations but also allow them to develop a range of skills that are valued by employers in diverse fields. Component 1 – The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 (Breadth Study). Component 2 - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917– 1953 (Depth Study). Component 3 – Historical investigation (non-exam assessment).
Students will be offered a place on this course if they have achieved a grade of 6 or above in GCSE History. Students also need to have at least 5 other GCSE or equivalent grades at 4+ including English and Mathematics.
Component 1 – The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 (Breadth Study) Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (80 marks 40% of A Level). Component 2 - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917– 1953 (Depth Study) Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (80 marks 40% of A Level). Component 3 – Historical investigation (non-exam assessment) Coursework (40 marks 20% of A Level).
About Education Provider
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | South Tyneside |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Temple Park Road, South Shields, NE34 0QA |
History is recognized by universities and employers as an academically rigorous subject with high standards and superb transferable skills. History is the perfect complement to subjects such as English and theology as it demands the same skills of research and articulation. Studying history will not only encourage students to express their own ideas in an articulate fashion, and critically analyze hypotheses and interpretations but also allow them to develop a range of skills that are valued by employers in diverse fields. Component 1 – The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 (Breadth Study). Component 2 - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917– 1953 (Depth Study). Component 3 – Historical investigation (non-exam assessment).
Students will be offered a place on this course if they have achieved a grade of 6 or above in GCSE History. Students also need to have at least 5 other GCSE or equivalent grades at 4+ including English and Mathematics.
Component 1 – The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 (Breadth Study) Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (80 marks 40% of A Level). Component 2 - Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia and the Soviet Union, 1917– 1953 (Depth Study) Written exam: 2 hours 30 minutes (80 marks 40% of A Level). Component 3 – Historical investigation (non-exam assessment) Coursework (40 marks 20% of A Level).