Component 1: The British Empire c.1857 – 1967 This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity and cause and consequence. Students will consider the extent to which the monarchy changed and assess the importance of ideas and ideology, as well as the role of individuals and groups. They will question the effectiveness of opposition and explore the reasons for disputes over religion. Component 2: Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917 – 1953 This option provides for the study in depth of the coming and practice of communism in Russia. It explores concepts such as Marxism, Communism, Leninism and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. It also enables students to consider issues of political authority, the power of individuals and the inter-relationship of governmental and economic and social change. Component 3: Historical Investigation (non-examination assessment) Students will develop an understanding of the nature and purpose of history as a discipline and how historians work. It encourages students to ask relevant questions about the past and partake in research about the last 100 years. Students develop as independent learners and critical and reflective thinkers. They acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study
A minimum of 8 GCSEs in grades 9-5, including English and Maths. Pupils should achieve grades 9-6 in subjects they have chosen for A Level, as well as related subjects.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Windsor and Maidenhead |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £11,850 - £18,585 |
| Address | Kings Road, Sunninghill, Ascot, SL5 7PS |
Component 1: The British Empire c.1857 – 1967 This option allows students to study in breadth issues of change, continuity and cause and consequence. Students will consider the extent to which the monarchy changed and assess the importance of ideas and ideology, as well as the role of individuals and groups. They will question the effectiveness of opposition and explore the reasons for disputes over religion. Component 2: Revolution and Dictatorship: Russia 1917 – 1953 This option provides for the study in depth of the coming and practice of communism in Russia. It explores concepts such as Marxism, Communism, Leninism and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. It also enables students to consider issues of political authority, the power of individuals and the inter-relationship of governmental and economic and social change. Component 3: Historical Investigation (non-examination assessment) Students will develop an understanding of the nature and purpose of history as a discipline and how historians work. It encourages students to ask relevant questions about the past and partake in research about the last 100 years. Students develop as independent learners and critical and reflective thinkers. They acquire an understanding of the nature of historical study
A minimum of 8 GCSEs in grades 9-5, including English and Maths. Pupils should achieve grades 9-6 in subjects they have chosen for A Level, as well as related subjects.