History

Course summary

History develops skills that are highly rated by universities and employers: analysis, argument, empathy and intellectual independence. The course features the important ‘key skills’ of communication and critical thinking. Historians go on to pursue a wide variety of careers including business, advertising, public relations, law, the civil service, the armed forces, teaching, research, accountancy, banking and insurance. There will be an option to choose one of two areas of history – each of which will contain three taught units, covering 200 years, and a coursework unit, which enables pupils to choose a topic of their own particular interest. Option 1 - Britain, America and the ‘special relationship’ Option 2 - Europe and Revolution