History

Course summary

The study of History allows students to develop not only their knowledge of the subject in depth, but also their techniques of study. By the end of the course students will have acquired a range of useful skills which will enable them to proceed to further education or employment with confidence. These include evidence analysis and evaluation; debating and discussion skills; essay writing; research skills. Wider reading around the topics is expected of all students who are encouraged to make full use of the local archives and university resources. Module 1: British Period Study and enquiry (worth 25% of the full A level) England 1547- 1603: The Later Tudors. This will include an enquiry topic about the Mid Tudor crises 1547- 1558. Module 2: Non-British Period Study (worth 15% of the full A level) The Cold War in Europe 1941-1995 Module 3: Thematic study and historical interpretations (worth 40 % of the full A level) Civil Rights in the USA 1865- 1992 Module 4: Coursework (worth 20% of the full A level) One assignment of 3000-4000 words on any topic of the student s choice.