History
Chatham & Clarendon Grammar School - Kent
01843591075
Chatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS
Course summary

The A-Level syllabus is an engaging and relevant course which covers a range of topics from 19th and 20th-century British, European and World History. Year 12 will focus on 20th Century German and Italian history. Year 13 will focus on a broad investigation exploring political, social and economic developments in Britain from 1780-1928. Students will complete a coursework assignment exploring an historical controversy of their choice.

Entry requirements

To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE.

How you'll be assessed

Paper 1 – Germany & West Germany 1918-1989 Political changes, opposition, economic and social shifts in the period engaging with the historical controversy ‘How far was Hitler’s foreign policy responsible for the Second World War?’. Paper 2 – The Rise & Fall of Fascism in Italy 1911-1946 Examining the collapse of liberal Italy and the rise and dictatorship of Mussolini. Paper 3 –Protest, Agitation & Parliamentary Reform in Britain 1780-1928 Examining specific aspects of British political, economic and social history culminating in ‘depth’ investigations. Coursework: An investigation which examines, explains and analyses conflicting historical interpretations of a topic of the student’s choice. Examination: Paper 1: Germany (2hrs 15 min – 30% of ‘A’ Level) Paper 2: Italy (1 hr 30 min – 20% of ‘A’ Level) Paper 3: Britain (2hrs 15 min – 30% of ‘A’ Level) Coursework: (20% of ‘A’ Level)

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS