History is the study of humanity in all of its chaotic complexity. While there is a real pleasure to be derived from delving into the narrative of our past for its own sake, history is not just about chronicling the past. It is an ongoing dialogue, between academics, who use empirical evidence to explain why events unfolded as they did. The breadth of evidence available makes history a truly multidisciplinary subject. When historians investigate the past, they have to use an array of relevant skills in order to come to the fullest understanding possible of the period. For example, if you were studying the British Empire, you would need a working knowledge of chronology, geography, economics, sociology, literature, art and science (to name but a few) to stand a chance of developing a convincing interpretation of your own. Studying history will not help you avoid the mistakes of your predecessors but a solid grounding in history is the best preparation for understanding and dealing with the problems of the present, and anticipating those of the future. Here is an outline of the components that make up the OCR A Level and the topics you will study: – British Period Study and Enquiry (Britain 1930-97 with an enquiry of Churchill 1930-51) – Non-British Period Study (American Revolution 1740-96) – Thematic Study and Historical Interpretations (Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992) – Topic-based Essay (3,000-4,000 word independent study)
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | 29085 |
| Address | 100 Marylebone Lane, Marylebone, London, W1U 2QU |
History is the study of humanity in all of its chaotic complexity. While there is a real pleasure to be derived from delving into the narrative of our past for its own sake, history is not just about chronicling the past. It is an ongoing dialogue, between academics, who use empirical evidence to explain why events unfolded as they did. The breadth of evidence available makes history a truly multidisciplinary subject. When historians investigate the past, they have to use an array of relevant skills in order to come to the fullest understanding possible of the period. For example, if you were studying the British Empire, you would need a working knowledge of chronology, geography, economics, sociology, literature, art and science (to name but a few) to stand a chance of developing a convincing interpretation of your own. Studying history will not help you avoid the mistakes of your predecessors but a solid grounding in history is the best preparation for understanding and dealing with the problems of the present, and anticipating those of the future. Here is an outline of the components that make up the OCR A Level and the topics you will study: – British Period Study and Enquiry (Britain 1930-97 with an enquiry of Churchill 1930-51) – Non-British Period Study (American Revolution 1740-96) – Thematic Study and Historical Interpretations (Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992) – Topic-based Essay (3,000-4,000 word independent study)
