Course information
History
The John Lyon School - Harrow
02085159400
Middle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN
Course summary

History at A-Level represents the opportunity to study the past but also understand the present world. As well as learning about significant historical events and their social, political and economic context, History provides the opportunity to develop a range of valuable skills. The course comprises topics ranging from Tudor England and an in-depth study of historical interpretations, to Luther's challenge to the Catholic Church, to race relations in US society. Through an independently researched assignment, students will develop skills in the analysis and evaluation of interpretations of history in a chosen question. Examinations are taken at the end of Upper Sixth, with coursework being completed by February half term in Upper Sixth. Historians will finish the A-Level course equipped with transferable skills that are useful for further study and employment. Comprehending source skills of inference, cross-referencing and utility, as well as the ability to confidently construct a well-argued and cogent essay, are disciplines that lend themselves to a range of subjects and careers. Past students have gone on to study History, Politics, International Relations, PPE, Economics and Law.

Entry requirements

In order to proceed automatically to the Sixth Form, a student must achieve a minimum of six (1)GCSEs at grade 6/B, and in most cases, a grade 7/A or higher in the subjects chosen to study at A-Level. A-level mathematics and Further Mathematics have higher requirements. Subjects that are new at A-Level will have requirements from (1)GCSEs that assess appropriate skills, e.g. Economics requires a grade 7 or higher in both English Language and Mathematics. History at (1)GCSE is preferred, although not mandatory.

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RegionLondon
Local AuthorityHarrow
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Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£22,896
AddressMiddle Road, Harrow-on-the-Hill, HA2 0HN