History
Ampleforth College - North Yorkshire
01439766000
Ampleforth, York, YO62 4ER
Course summary

History enables students to study some of the most dramatic and significant people and events that have shaped our past and our present. It enables students to understand, for example, why countries have developed into democracies or dictatorships, why some countries became expansionist, why wars and revolutions break out and why societies are as they are. History is also very useful. It is a facilitating subject highly regarded by universities. This is because of its rigour and the skills it develops such as research, analysis, evaluation, communication and argument that are vital in all degree subjects. History also enables students to study human nature, by studying real people in real situations, both people in power and ordinary people. We look at why they acted as they did, and with what consequences.

Entry requirements

In general, we request a minimum of 3 Grade 6s and 2 Grade 5s. One of History’s virtues is that it is a very accessible subject in which students of all abilities can succeed. Candidates have GCSE grades ranging from 9-4 and it is not uncommon for students who have not taken GCSE to do A level.

How you'll be assessed

There are three exams and one Coursework essay

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthorityNorth Yorkshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
ISI ReportView Report
Boarding Fee£46,740
Sixth Form Fee£32,520
AddressAmpleforth, York, YO62 4ER