History

Course summary

“Any fool can make history, but it takes a genius to write it” - Oscar Wilde. Apart from the transferable skills that history gives us, it is important to study history because: history is a fascinating subject; history isn’t just about the past. It plays a vital role in helping us understand the present and particularly the current crises: who we are, where we have come from, the people we meet, the world and societies in which we live, the way people behave, and where we are going; history contributes to understanding between different cultures and people. The A-Level history course is split into four parts: Tudors 1547-1603; Russia, Tzar to dictatorship 1894- 1941; Civil Rights 1865-1992; and coursework related to any of the three topics covered. In Year 12, you will study, in-depth, units on Russian Revolutions and Mid Tudor Crises. You will investigate the fall of Tsarist Russia and the rise of the Soviet Union. Your studies will also encourage contemporary reflections and comparisons. In Year 13, you will study the complex and fascinating history of Civil Rights in the USA; investigating a wide range of social, radical, and political history. You will explore the powerful and unique movements of African Americans, Trade Unions, Native Americans, and women.