Through History A Level at Gosford Hill you will examine Britain’s past by studying the period from the end of the First World War to 1997 and assess the impact that this period of great change had on our society today. The study of America will give you the opportunity to assess its power and influence on the global stage in the twentieth century and how it managed its problems at home. You will also study a contrasting third topic, ensuring that the A Level course covers a range of interesting periods. The non-examined assessment will allow you to investigate a topic in detail. You will work independently to research the key issues, read the historiography and complete an essay in response to your question. This is the closest you will get to studying History at degree level. Outlined below is the A Level History course. Have you ever wondered: ● About the changes that took place in 20th century Britain – a century which saw the horrors of the First World War at the start of it and the Spice Girls at the top of the music charts near the end of it? ● Why Margaret Thatcher was such a divisive figure? ● Why America has a national holiday on Martin Luther King’s birthday? ● Why America became embroiled in the Vietnam War – a war they couldn’t possibly win?
- GCSE Grade 5 or above in History. - It is advisable that you will have achieved at least a Grade 5 in English Literature or language at GCSE to study A Level History. This is because the subject is based on writing detailed essays with a high standard of written English, as well as demonstrating the ability to interpret texts and various historical opinions. - An average point score of 4.5, or above, and a minimum of a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics is required to study three A Levels.
In Year 12, you will study ‘Democracies in change: Britain and the USA in the twentieth century. There are two papers: Paper 1, Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (30% of A Level) Paper 2, Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (20% of A Level)
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Through History A Level at Gosford Hill you will examine Britain’s past by studying the period from the end of the First World War to 1997 and assess the impact that this period of great change had on our society today. The study of America will give you the opportunity to assess its power and influence on the global stage in the twentieth century and how it managed its problems at home. You will also study a contrasting third topic, ensuring that the A Level course covers a range of interesting periods. The non-examined assessment will allow you to investigate a topic in detail. You will work independently to research the key issues, read the historiography and complete an essay in response to your question. This is the closest you will get to studying History at degree level. Outlined below is the A Level History course. Have you ever wondered: ● About the changes that took place in 20th century Britain – a century which saw the horrors of the First World War at the start of it and the Spice Girls at the top of the music charts near the end of it? ● Why Margaret Thatcher was such a divisive figure? ● Why America has a national holiday on Martin Luther King’s birthday? ● Why America became embroiled in the Vietnam War – a war they couldn’t possibly win?
- GCSE Grade 5 or above in History. - It is advisable that you will have achieved at least a Grade 5 in English Literature or language at GCSE to study A Level History. This is because the subject is based on writing detailed essays with a high standard of written English, as well as demonstrating the ability to interpret texts and various historical opinions. - An average point score of 4.5, or above, and a minimum of a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics is required to study three A Levels.
In Year 12, you will study ‘Democracies in change: Britain and the USA in the twentieth century. There are two papers: Paper 1, Option 1H: Britain transformed, 1918–97 (30% of A Level) Paper 2, Option 2H.2: The USA, 1955–92: conformity and challenge (20% of A Level)