History

Course summary

There is a choice between two periods of History: History (modern) This is a course which offers pupils the chance to study history of significant events in British and European History from the 17th Century to the Modern era of the 19th/20th Centuries. The course would suit those who want to follow on from the IGCSE Modern World course, but the pupil will deal with topics further back in History and in greater depth and breadth. An appealing component of the course is the coursework as we encourage a free choice of modern topic and place an emphasis on independent research. This approach to coursework is an excellent preparation for university work. History (early) This is the option which covers English medieval and early modern history. Pupils study colourful and significant events in English history, ranging in time from the rise of the Anglo-Norman Kingdom in the 11th Century through the Crusades era to the Tudor (16th) Century. The coursework option covers the period 1200-1485 and there is a choice of topics