The course is linked through the themes of changing democracies from the eighteenth century to modern day. Students will study Britain transformed 1918-1997; conformity and challenge in the USA 1955-92, Poverty, public health and the state in Britain c1780-1939 and coursework on a historical controversy. The course will also draw on a greater depth and range of content, demonstrate a deeper understanding of historical concepts, develop analysis and judgements that are more effectively substantiated, carry out a historical enquiry that is independently researched and that investigates specific historical questions.
Students will need a GCSE grade 5 or above in History or, if not studied at GCSE, a grade 5 in a related subject. Most importantly, students will need an interest in History.
Papers 1, 2 and 3 will be assessed through written examination. Unit 4 will be assessed through the completion of a piece of coursework at the end of year 13.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | High Oaks, St Albans, AL3 6DR |
The course is linked through the themes of changing democracies from the eighteenth century to modern day. Students will study Britain transformed 1918-1997; conformity and challenge in the USA 1955-92, Poverty, public health and the state in Britain c1780-1939 and coursework on a historical controversy. The course will also draw on a greater depth and range of content, demonstrate a deeper understanding of historical concepts, develop analysis and judgements that are more effectively substantiated, carry out a historical enquiry that is independently researched and that investigates specific historical questions.
Students will need a GCSE grade 5 or above in History or, if not studied at GCSE, a grade 5 in a related subject. Most importantly, students will need an interest in History.
Papers 1, 2 and 3 will be assessed through written examination. Unit 4 will be assessed through the completion of a piece of coursework at the end of year 13.