History

Course summary

There is no doubt that History is a demanding subject, but when well-taught by enthusiastic, knowledgeable and inspirational teachers, the rewards are tremendous. The skills build on those learned at IGCSE. Pupils will emerge after two years with an understanding of the key historical events that have shaped the world in which they live. A-Level History allows pupils to study themes in-depth, making it an ideal basis for university study, and it includes a coursework unit in the Upper Sixth year which enables pupils to engage with individual research methods. Pupils will be expected to read widely, research material independently and be able to write with increasing accuracy and fluency. The ability of argue will also be an advantage. The Department will, of course, aim to foster all these skills and has over recent years produced some extremely gifted historians who have gone on to study the subject at university.