History

Course summary

The History course is challenging, rewarding and wide-ranging. Studying History at this level enhances pupils’ skills in critical analysis and encourages them to write with clarity and precision within the framework of a clearly constructed line of argument. Pupils are encouraged to discover information and ideas for themselves with the guidance of their teachers. There is a great emphasis on independent learning as the course includes a substantial piece of independent coursework. Pupils should show a willingness to read around the subject and an ability to write clear, precise English. Very occasionally a pupil takes History in the Sixth Form without the GCSE.