The two-year History A Level is designed to allow students to study contrasting historical periods in both depth and breadth. They will develop their skills of analysis, evaluation and effective communication, proven to help prepare them for both Arts/Humanities and Science degree courses.
• General requirement: GCSE grade 6 or above (or Grade B or above) in Mathematics and English Language. • Course requirements: ▪ GCSE grade 7, 8 or 9 (or Grade A or A*) in the subjects to be studied.
Breadth Study: 1C The Tudors 1485 – 1603 The breadth study takes a fascinating period of English history, full of interesting personalities and events that still shape Britain today. Students will study the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I from a range of political, economic, social, ideological and cultural perspectives. They will focus on concepts of change and continuity and pay particular attention to different interpretations by historians of key events and developments. Assessment will be through a 2 ½ hour exam which consists of an evaluation of historians’ interpretations of an issue and 2 traditional essays. Depth Study: 2N Revolution & Dictatorship – Russia 1917-53 This option studies in depth the Russian Revolution of 1917, the establishment of the Leninist state, Stalin's rise to power and the state, social and economic revolution, including collectivisation, industrialisation and cultural change, the impact of the Second World War and Soviet foreign policy including the coming of the Cold War up to Stalin's death in 1953. It explores concepts such as Marxism, Communism, Leninism, and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. Students will focus particularly on studying and evaluating primary sources related to the period. Assessment will be through a 2 ½ hour exam which consists of evaluating a range of primary sources and 2 traditional essays. Historical Enquiry In Year 13, students will also research and write an approximately 4,000-word coursework essay based on a key debate in the context of 100 years of history not studied for the written papers. Current choices for students include the British rule in India, Antisemitism in Germany & the Holocaust, the Origins of the Nazi State, the Arab-Israeli conflict and Britain’s relationship with Ireland in the 19th and 20th centuries. This essay is worth 20% of the final A Level grade. This is an opportunity for students to develop their independent research skills and to learn to produce an academically rigorous, fully foot-noted essay with a bibliography – an excellent preparation for university. The History Department intends to continue with its successful programme of study trips to enhance students’ historical understanding. Year 12 visits York to study the impact of the Reformation and Year 13 has a residential visit to discover 'Tudor London'. We often run trips abroad: most regularly to Berlin and Krakow/Auschwitz There are opportunities to attend lectures and study days outside school. A-Level historians are also encouraged to attend and give talks to our weekly Historical Society, enter national competitions and take an active interest in all things historical.
About Education Provider
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Bradford |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,684 |
| Address | Keighley Road, Bradford, BD9 4JP |
The two-year History A Level is designed to allow students to study contrasting historical periods in both depth and breadth. They will develop their skills of analysis, evaluation and effective communication, proven to help prepare them for both Arts/Humanities and Science degree courses.
• General requirement: GCSE grade 6 or above (or Grade B or above) in Mathematics and English Language. • Course requirements: ▪ GCSE grade 7, 8 or 9 (or Grade A or A*) in the subjects to be studied.
Breadth Study: 1C The Tudors 1485 – 1603 The breadth study takes a fascinating period of English history, full of interesting personalities and events that still shape Britain today. Students will study the reigns of Henry VII, Henry VIII, Edward VI, Mary I and Elizabeth I from a range of political, economic, social, ideological and cultural perspectives. They will focus on concepts of change and continuity and pay particular attention to different interpretations by historians of key events and developments. Assessment will be through a 2 ½ hour exam which consists of an evaluation of historians’ interpretations of an issue and 2 traditional essays. Depth Study: 2N Revolution & Dictatorship – Russia 1917-53 This option studies in depth the Russian Revolution of 1917, the establishment of the Leninist state, Stalin's rise to power and the state, social and economic revolution, including collectivisation, industrialisation and cultural change, the impact of the Second World War and Soviet foreign policy including the coming of the Cold War up to Stalin's death in 1953. It explores concepts such as Marxism, Communism, Leninism, and Stalinism, ideological control and dictatorship. Students will focus particularly on studying and evaluating primary sources related to the period. Assessment will be through a 2 ½ hour exam which consists of evaluating a range of primary sources and 2 traditional essays. Historical Enquiry In Year 13, students will also research and write an approximately 4,000-word coursework essay based on a key debate in the context of 100 years of history not studied for the written papers. Current choices for students include the British rule in India, Antisemitism in Germany & the Holocaust, the Origins of the Nazi State, the Arab-Israeli conflict and Britain’s relationship with Ireland in the 19th and 20th centuries. This essay is worth 20% of the final A Level grade. This is an opportunity for students to develop their independent research skills and to learn to produce an academically rigorous, fully foot-noted essay with a bibliography – an excellent preparation for university. The History Department intends to continue with its successful programme of study trips to enhance students’ historical understanding. Year 12 visits York to study the impact of the Reformation and Year 13 has a residential visit to discover 'Tudor London'. We often run trips abroad: most regularly to Berlin and Krakow/Auschwitz There are opportunities to attend lectures and study days outside school. A-Level historians are also encouraged to attend and give talks to our weekly Historical Society, enter national competitions and take an active interest in all things historical.