History

Course summary

Sixth form historians follow the OCR A-level syllabus, taking papers in British and non- British history, a thematic study over a period of more than 100 years, and completing an independent coursework essay of 4,000 words, studying a combination of medieval or early modern, and modern history. Throughout the course you will learn how to argue, approach sources critically, and analyse and evaluate historical interpretations. Many A-level historians go on to study the subject at university, but it also provides the analytical and essay-writing skills required for many other courses such as Economics, PPE and Law.