History

Course summary

History is about the study of the past and the understanding of the present. Students develop the skills of investigation, explanation, analysis, interpretation, evaluation and judgement as well as an understanding of the society in which we live. A GCSE pass in History is good preparation, but is not essential. The course will focus on the key ideas and events of the 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th and 20th centuries and will include units on the history of early modern Europe, Britain and the USA.