Course information
History
Hermitage Academy - County Durham
Waldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD
Course summary

Year 12 Unit 1: England 1485–1558: the Early Tudors - a substantial and coherent element of British history. Enquiry topic: Mid Tudor Crises 1547–1558 - a source-based study focusing on the reigns of Edward VI and Mary I. Unit 2: A coherent period of non-British history - the study of democracy and dictatorships in Germany 1919–1963. Year 13 Unit 3: The Middle East 1908–2011: Ottomans to Arab Spring - a thematic study over a period of more than 100 years. Students will develop the ability to treat the whole period thematically and to use their detailed knowledge to evaluate interpretations of the specified key events, individuals or issues. Unit 4: A 3000–4000 word internally assessed essay.

Entry requirements

Five Grade 9 to 4 grades or equivalent, including a 4 or better in both English language and maths. History or English Literature GCSE Grade 5 or higher.

How you'll be assessed

Unit 1: Written exam - 25% of the final mark. Unit 2: Written exam - 15% of the final mark. Unit 3: Written exam - 40% of the final mark. Unit 4: 3000–4000 word essay - 20% of the final mark.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionNorth East
Local AuthorityCounty Durham
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressWaldridge Lane, Chester le Street, DH2 3AD