History
The Worthgate School - Kent
01227866540
68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3LQ
Course summary

If you are interested in people’s lives and the forces that influence them, then History is the subject for you. By styudying history, you will be developing the skills of communication and argument. This subject will challenge you to make valid interpretations of past events and yet remain objective. Lessons involve analysis of various sources, discussion and use of multimedia. We will focus on using sources critically, developing valuable skills of analysis and evaluation.

Entry requirements

An interest in, and a desire to study, History are essential, along with curiosity about the past, and interest in research and problem solving. GCSE or equivalent IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

How you'll be assessed

Formal internal assessments take place once every half term and homework is set on a regular basis. Grades are determined by four components: three examined modules and an Historical Investigation (or Non-Examined Assessment). Final examinations for components 1- 3 take place in May at the end of the 2-year course. An end of year exam must be passed for entry to year 2 and a mock exam must be passed for entry into the public exams.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityKent
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Address68 New Dover Road, Canterbury, CT1 3LQ