The broad aims of the A-level history course are to stimulate intellectual curiosity and independent thinking, and to develop critical, research and communication skills.
This A-level course requires students to take three units over two years of study. We follow the AQA A-level specification, which is designed to help students understand the significance of historical events, the role of individuals and the nature of change over time. Students from St Swithun’s have gone on to study history at leading universities, such as Oxford and LSE; combining History with another subject, such as politics, economics or languages, is also an increasingly popular option.
Component 1: Breadth Study The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 one exam at the end of U6 worth 40% of the A-level Component 2: Depth Study Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 one exam at the end of U6 worth 40% of the A-level Component 3: Historical Investigation The Age of the Crusades, c.1095-1204 a personal study in response to a question of student’s choice set within the course topic essay of 3,500 to 4,500 words marked by teachers and moderated by AQA worth 20% of the A-level
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Girls |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | �42,651 |
| Sixth Form Fee | �25,356 |
| Address | Alresford Road, Winchester, SO21 1HA |
The broad aims of the A-level history course are to stimulate intellectual curiosity and independent thinking, and to develop critical, research and communication skills.
This A-level course requires students to take three units over two years of study. We follow the AQA A-level specification, which is designed to help students understand the significance of historical events, the role of individuals and the nature of change over time. Students from St Swithun’s have gone on to study history at leading universities, such as Oxford and LSE; combining History with another subject, such as politics, economics or languages, is also an increasingly popular option.
Component 1: Breadth Study The Tudors: England, 1485-1603 one exam at the end of U6 worth 40% of the A-level Component 2: Depth Study Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917-1953 one exam at the end of U6 worth 40% of the A-level Component 3: Historical Investigation The Age of the Crusades, c.1095-1204 a personal study in response to a question of student’s choice set within the course topic essay of 3,500 to 4,500 words marked by teachers and moderated by AQA worth 20% of the A-level