History

Course summary

History helps you to understand the actions of mankind, through the study of historical examples, and develops the skills required to interpret human information and develop your own opinions, before presenting them coherently. At A-level, boys will be intellectually stretched by being asked to explore the nuances of the past and by being taken to eras more remote than those at GCSE. It is a great trainer for those who will work in careers that involve interactions between people, whether in person or through written communication - hence the high number of government ministers, civil servants, lawyers and businessmen who have studied history. It is also fascinating to explore social, economic and political developments, which help explain the world we see today.