In this two-year History A level course the first unit of study will be the Lancastrians, Yorkists and Tudors. This unit allows you to study an exciting period of English history where rival families quarrelled over the crown of England, where battles were frequently fought and where Kings were murdered and overthrown regularly. Secondly, you will study the French Revolution during which the French King was executed and France entered a time of great chaos, terror and violence. In the second year, you will look at the development of Russia over the years 1855-1964, from the rule of the Russian Tsars (kings) to the outbreak of revolution in 1917 and the emergence of one of the most brutal of the 20th-century dictators - Stalin. You will also complete a piece of coursework on any historical topic, period or country of your choice – this is your chance to choose whatever you want to study. The History Department employs a range of different teaching methods to help you learn (and enjoy learning) the topics studied at A level. You will be expected to write essays and answer source questions as essential preparation for the examinations, but you will also have the opportunity to take part in role-plays, debates, historical re-enactments, presentations and decision-making exercises. There is also the opportunity to go on trips as part of the course. History students have been on several trips in the last few years including spending a day at Bosworth Battlefield re-enacting medieval warfare with the aid of some plastic swords and real medieval armour, a day at Ludlow Castle and visiting the Tower of London. A level History helps you to: -Develop a wide range of skills including the ability to gather and select relevant information and to communicate your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. -Develop your analytical skills - you will learn to assess why events happen and what the consequences of events and decisions are; these are useful skills which are valued by universities and employers. -Develop your organisational skills. You will learn to present and organise your views logically and effectively as well as improve your study skills as you will be required to complete coursework, set deadlines and undertake extra research and reading.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE History.
A level (Year 1 - Lower Sixth) 1. Lancastrians, Yorkists and Tudors 1455-1509 (1 hour 30 minute examination) 2. The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon, 1774-1815 (1 hour examination) A level (Year 2 - Upper Sixth) 3. Russia and its Rulers, 1855-1964 (2 hour 30 minute examination) 4. You will complete a 3-4,000 word piece of coursework on any relevant topic of your choice
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Birmingham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | 10 Sutton Road, Erdington, West Midlands, B23 6QL |
In this two-year History A level course the first unit of study will be the Lancastrians, Yorkists and Tudors. This unit allows you to study an exciting period of English history where rival families quarrelled over the crown of England, where battles were frequently fought and where Kings were murdered and overthrown regularly. Secondly, you will study the French Revolution during which the French King was executed and France entered a time of great chaos, terror and violence. In the second year, you will look at the development of Russia over the years 1855-1964, from the rule of the Russian Tsars (kings) to the outbreak of revolution in 1917 and the emergence of one of the most brutal of the 20th-century dictators - Stalin. You will also complete a piece of coursework on any historical topic, period or country of your choice – this is your chance to choose whatever you want to study. The History Department employs a range of different teaching methods to help you learn (and enjoy learning) the topics studied at A level. You will be expected to write essays and answer source questions as essential preparation for the examinations, but you will also have the opportunity to take part in role-plays, debates, historical re-enactments, presentations and decision-making exercises. There is also the opportunity to go on trips as part of the course. History students have been on several trips in the last few years including spending a day at Bosworth Battlefield re-enacting medieval warfare with the aid of some plastic swords and real medieval armour, a day at Ludlow Castle and visiting the Tower of London. A level History helps you to: -Develop a wide range of skills including the ability to gather and select relevant information and to communicate your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing. -Develop your analytical skills - you will learn to assess why events happen and what the consequences of events and decisions are; these are useful skills which are valued by universities and employers. -Develop your organisational skills. You will learn to present and organise your views logically and effectively as well as improve your study skills as you will be required to complete coursework, set deadlines and undertake extra research and reading.
Grade 6 or above in GCSE History.
A level (Year 1 - Lower Sixth) 1. Lancastrians, Yorkists and Tudors 1455-1509 (1 hour 30 minute examination) 2. The French Revolution and the Rule of Napoleon, 1774-1815 (1 hour examination) A level (Year 2 - Upper Sixth) 3. Russia and its Rulers, 1855-1964 (2 hour 30 minute examination) 4. You will complete a 3-4,000 word piece of coursework on any relevant topic of your choice