History is intellectually exciting and challenging: you read the work of leading historians and learn the basis of their rival interpretations of the past, how to explain and evaluate contemporary documents, and how to express yourself precisely and persuasively. The two options you can choose from allow you to develop a strong understanding of the connections between the modules in each. We make every effort to meet your first preference but cannot guarantee it will be possible to timetable a particular course with every other subject combination. We offer two history options: Early Modern and Modern. Whichever you choose, the coursework option is the same: Black civil rights in the USA. Our small class sizes ensure lessons are similar to university seminars, so you do much of your learning at home through reading and directed note-taking. Whilst we do not abandon didactic teaching, our classes are often for discussion and analysis to which you are expected to contribute. Class debates and presentations will frequently feature. We also expect well-researched and well-argued extended writing. On average, you should expect to write an essay every two weeks.
A grade 8 or higher in GCSE History, plus an interest in reading in depth and at length.
Early Modern History, Unit 1: Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 Absolutism Challenged: The Early Stuart Monarchs and their Parliaments, 1603–1629 The Downfall of the House of Stuart: Revolution and Civil War, 1629–1649 The Republican Experiment, the Return of the King and the Struggle for Constitutional Supremacy, 1649-1678 Royalty Shackled? The Establishment of Constitutional Monarchy, 1678–1702 Early Modern History, Unit 2: The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 Corruption and Depravity: The Condition of the Roman Catholic Church, c1500–1517 Heresy: Luther’s Challenge, 1517–1521 The Genie out of the Bottle: The Protestant Challenge, 1521–1531 Religious Warfare in Germany: The Expansion of the Reformation, 1531–1555 The Most Perfect School of Christ: Protestantism exported, 1541–1564 The Triumph of Orthodoxy: The Catholic Response, 1531– 1564 Modern History, Unit 1: The British Empire, c1857–1967 Commerce, Control and Civilisation: The Development of British Imperialism, c1857–1890 The Pinnacle of Power? Imperial Consolidation and Liberal Rule, c1890–1914 Rebellion and Reconstruction: The Challenges to Imperialism, 1914–1947 The Winds of Change: De-colonisation and the Re-ordering of Empire, 1947–1967 Modern History, Unit 2: France in Revolution, 1774–1815 Challenges to Change: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774–1789 Being like Britain? The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789–1792 Mob Rule: The Emergence and Spread of the Terror, 1792–1795 Pendulum Politics: The Directory and Napoleon’s Rise to Power, 1795–1799 Fooling France: The Impact of Napoleon’s Rule on France, 1799–1815 Imperial Ambition: The Impact of Napoleon’s Rule on Europe, 1799–1815 Regardless of the period, you will take three assessments: • Unit 1: Breadth Study is assessed by a two-and-a-half-hour examination. You consider developments over around 100 years and analyse different historians’ arguments. • Unit 2: Depth Study focuses on a shorter period of significant historical change or development. The only difference is the focus on primary sources, rather than interpretations. It is assessed by a two-and-a-half-hour examination. • Unit 3 is a non-examined assessment of one extended essay of up to 4,500 words, from a list of questions on Black civil rights in the USA, 1877–1984.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Haringey |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £25,515 |
| Address | North Road, Highgate, N6 4AY |
History is intellectually exciting and challenging: you read the work of leading historians and learn the basis of their rival interpretations of the past, how to explain and evaluate contemporary documents, and how to express yourself precisely and persuasively. The two options you can choose from allow you to develop a strong understanding of the connections between the modules in each. We make every effort to meet your first preference but cannot guarantee it will be possible to timetable a particular course with every other subject combination. We offer two history options: Early Modern and Modern. Whichever you choose, the coursework option is the same: Black civil rights in the USA. Our small class sizes ensure lessons are similar to university seminars, so you do much of your learning at home through reading and directed note-taking. Whilst we do not abandon didactic teaching, our classes are often for discussion and analysis to which you are expected to contribute. Class debates and presentations will frequently feature. We also expect well-researched and well-argued extended writing. On average, you should expect to write an essay every two weeks.
A grade 8 or higher in GCSE History, plus an interest in reading in depth and at length.
Early Modern History, Unit 1: Stuart Britain and the Crisis of Monarchy, 1603–1702 Absolutism Challenged: The Early Stuart Monarchs and their Parliaments, 1603–1629 The Downfall of the House of Stuart: Revolution and Civil War, 1629–1649 The Republican Experiment, the Return of the King and the Struggle for Constitutional Supremacy, 1649-1678 Royalty Shackled? The Establishment of Constitutional Monarchy, 1678–1702 Early Modern History, Unit 2: The Reformation in Europe, c1500–1564 Corruption and Depravity: The Condition of the Roman Catholic Church, c1500–1517 Heresy: Luther’s Challenge, 1517–1521 The Genie out of the Bottle: The Protestant Challenge, 1521–1531 Religious Warfare in Germany: The Expansion of the Reformation, 1531–1555 The Most Perfect School of Christ: Protestantism exported, 1541–1564 The Triumph of Orthodoxy: The Catholic Response, 1531– 1564 Modern History, Unit 1: The British Empire, c1857–1967 Commerce, Control and Civilisation: The Development of British Imperialism, c1857–1890 The Pinnacle of Power? Imperial Consolidation and Liberal Rule, c1890–1914 Rebellion and Reconstruction: The Challenges to Imperialism, 1914–1947 The Winds of Change: De-colonisation and the Re-ordering of Empire, 1947–1967 Modern History, Unit 2: France in Revolution, 1774–1815 Challenges to Change: The Origins of the French Revolution, 1774–1789 Being like Britain? The Experiment in Constitutional Monarchy, 1789–1792 Mob Rule: The Emergence and Spread of the Terror, 1792–1795 Pendulum Politics: The Directory and Napoleon’s Rise to Power, 1795–1799 Fooling France: The Impact of Napoleon’s Rule on France, 1799–1815 Imperial Ambition: The Impact of Napoleon’s Rule on Europe, 1799–1815 Regardless of the period, you will take three assessments: • Unit 1: Breadth Study is assessed by a two-and-a-half-hour examination. You consider developments over around 100 years and analyse different historians’ arguments. • Unit 2: Depth Study focuses on a shorter period of significant historical change or development. The only difference is the focus on primary sources, rather than interpretations. It is assessed by a two-and-a-half-hour examination. • Unit 3 is a non-examined assessment of one extended essay of up to 4,500 words, from a list of questions on Black civil rights in the USA, 1877–1984.
