The A Level History course is made up of three units, spread over two years. In the Lower Sixth Form, students will explore the various challenges to liberal democracies that occurred during the twentieth century in both Britain and the USA. They will contextualise these challenges within the changing political, economic, social and cultural landscape of both nations. The British unit also contains a study of historical interpretations that are focused on the impact of Thatcher's governments.
Grade 7 or above in History at GCSE, or in English Language
Component 1: Britain transformed, 1918-1997 (30%)- 2hr 15min Component 2: The USA, 1955-1992: Conformity & Challenge (20% )- 1hr 30min Component 3 (30%)- 2hr 15min. A choice between: - Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399-1509 -The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c.1580-1750 Component 4: Coursework of 3,000-4,000 words examining an associated controversy related to students' Paper 3 choice (20%)
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £23,196 |
| Address | Abbey Gateway, St Albans, AL3 4HB |
The A Level History course is made up of three units, spread over two years. In the Lower Sixth Form, students will explore the various challenges to liberal democracies that occurred during the twentieth century in both Britain and the USA. They will contextualise these challenges within the changing political, economic, social and cultural landscape of both nations. The British unit also contains a study of historical interpretations that are focused on the impact of Thatcher's governments.
Grade 7 or above in History at GCSE, or in English Language
Component 1: Britain transformed, 1918-1997 (30%)- 2hr 15min Component 2: The USA, 1955-1992: Conformity & Challenge (20% )- 1hr 30min Component 3 (30%)- 2hr 15min. A choice between: - Lancastrians, Yorkists and Henry VII, 1399-1509 -The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c.1580-1750 Component 4: Coursework of 3,000-4,000 words examining an associated controversy related to students' Paper 3 choice (20%)