If you enjoyed studying history at GCSE then A level is a natural progression. The History Department is very well established in A level teaching and has been a popular option for many years. The course is engaging and rigorous, spanning the history a several different countries with a chronological range from 1485-1992.
- At least five grade 4 achieved. - Grade 5 or higher must be achieved in the subject you wish to study. - Grade 6 or higher must be achieved in MFL, Science and Maths if you would like to study these subjects. - Students must study Maths if they would like to study further Maths.
History is the study of the past and how it has been represented and interpreted over time. It is not an accepted narrative of facts. Paper 1: one hour, 30 minutes (25% of A level). The Early Tudors: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward and Mary including the mid-Tudor crisis. Paper 2: one hour (15% of A level). International Relations, 1890- 1941. From the causes of the First World War to Pearl Harbour. Paper 3: two hours, 30 minutes (40% of A level). Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1992 focusing on the rights of African Americans, Native Americans, Trade Unions and organised labour and Women. Topic Based Essay: (20% of A level). A 3000-4000 essay on any topic. You will have a free choice to research and write about what really interests you in history.
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| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnham Road, Highbridge, TA9 3EE |
If you enjoyed studying history at GCSE then A level is a natural progression. The History Department is very well established in A level teaching and has been a popular option for many years. The course is engaging and rigorous, spanning the history a several different countries with a chronological range from 1485-1992.
- At least five grade 4 achieved. - Grade 5 or higher must be achieved in the subject you wish to study. - Grade 6 or higher must be achieved in MFL, Science and Maths if you would like to study these subjects. - Students must study Maths if they would like to study further Maths.
History is the study of the past and how it has been represented and interpreted over time. It is not an accepted narrative of facts. Paper 1: one hour, 30 minutes (25% of A level). The Early Tudors: Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward and Mary including the mid-Tudor crisis. Paper 2: one hour (15% of A level). International Relations, 1890- 1941. From the causes of the First World War to Pearl Harbour. Paper 3: two hours, 30 minutes (40% of A level). Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1992 focusing on the rights of African Americans, Native Americans, Trade Unions and organised labour and Women. Topic Based Essay: (20% of A level). A 3000-4000 essay on any topic. You will have a free choice to research and write about what really interests you in history.