History

Course summary

History is a vast and compelling subject, and one that is of increasing value and urgency in our fast-changing world. At Marlborough we are very eager to offer our 6th Form pupils an extremely wide-ranging, lively and relevant range of opportunities, both in our courses and in the numerous department events. History’s many facets provide means by which we can understand past and present societies and cultures in numerous ways. In the A level course all pupils will gain an understanding and appreciation for aspects of political, social, cultural and economic History. Moreover, they will develop an ability to analyse primary and secondary sources, and to discriminate between the work of historians. In addition, pupils will be given separate lessons in broader contextual themes. History, with its emphasis on both knowledge and analysis, works very well in most combinations of subjects (including the Sciences): it is highly valued by universities and employers and supports a very wide and varied range of careers.