Are you fascinated by the past, and how it has shaped the world today? Do you blindly accept, or challenge what you hear? In History A Level you will learn to criticise, analyse and debate your ideas. Your views will be valuable. You will develop a variety of skills that are transferable to a wide range of careers in a subject that is highly regarded by universities and employers alike. History at A Level is not just a list of facts; you will learn how to discuss arguments from different points of view. History is an analytical subject and if you enjoy asking questions, arguing your point and arriving at your own judgments then you will be well suited to it. Lessons reflect this. We place a lot of emphasis on discussion and debate, encouraging you to develop your own skills and to think independently rather than just learning factual material. Our students learn to see the past not as a simple succession of events but as a series of interrelated changes. They focus not just on what happened but on why and how it happened, and what were the consequences. They also learn about the nature of historical truth: what really happened, and how do we know that it happened? In tackling such questions they learn to analyse sources, to evaluate evidence, to examine motives, to detect bias, to construct arguments supported by relevant evidence, and to make balanced judgements about people and their actions. They learn not just to understand, but also to explain and persuade. Such skills are invaluable for any educated person, and they are particularly relevant for anyone considering a career in law, the civil or diplomatic services, management, journalism or politics.
AS / first year of A Level: • England 1485-1558: the Early Tudors (British period study and enquiry-externally assessed) • The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 (Non- British period study-externally assessed) A2 Level: • Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964. (Thematic study and historical interpretations: externally assessed) • Topic-based essay (student’s own choice) This is internally assessed: Coursework Examination: 3 papers at the end of the two years and 1 piece of coursework.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Devon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £14,790; Boarding £29,925 - £31,200 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Buckeridge Road, Teignmouth, TQ14 8LY |
Are you fascinated by the past, and how it has shaped the world today? Do you blindly accept, or challenge what you hear? In History A Level you will learn to criticise, analyse and debate your ideas. Your views will be valuable. You will develop a variety of skills that are transferable to a wide range of careers in a subject that is highly regarded by universities and employers alike. History at A Level is not just a list of facts; you will learn how to discuss arguments from different points of view. History is an analytical subject and if you enjoy asking questions, arguing your point and arriving at your own judgments then you will be well suited to it. Lessons reflect this. We place a lot of emphasis on discussion and debate, encouraging you to develop your own skills and to think independently rather than just learning factual material. Our students learn to see the past not as a simple succession of events but as a series of interrelated changes. They focus not just on what happened but on why and how it happened, and what were the consequences. They also learn about the nature of historical truth: what really happened, and how do we know that it happened? In tackling such questions they learn to analyse sources, to evaluate evidence, to examine motives, to detect bias, to construct arguments supported by relevant evidence, and to make balanced judgements about people and their actions. They learn not just to understand, but also to explain and persuade. Such skills are invaluable for any educated person, and they are particularly relevant for anyone considering a career in law, the civil or diplomatic services, management, journalism or politics.
AS / first year of A Level: • England 1485-1558: the Early Tudors (British period study and enquiry-externally assessed) • The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 (Non- British period study-externally assessed) A2 Level: • Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964. (Thematic study and historical interpretations: externally assessed) • Topic-based essay (student’s own choice) This is internally assessed: Coursework Examination: 3 papers at the end of the two years and 1 piece of coursework.