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Birkdale School - Sheffield
01142668408
Oakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH
Course summary

Component 1 Breadth Study The Making of a Superpower: United States of America 1865 to 1975 40% of the A level assessed at the end of the course by a 2 ½ hour exam. Component 2 Depth Study Religious conflict and the Church in England 1529 – 1570. 40% of the A Level assessed at the end of the course by a 2 ½ hour exam. Component 3 Historical Investigation Tsardom and Communism: Russia 1855 to 1953 20% of the A Level assessed during the course by a 3,500-word coursework essay. There are university lecture days and there is an active History Society. The Department also hosts the Sheffield Branch of the Historical Association.

Entry requirements

Entry into the Sixth Form is conditional upon achievement of a minimum of five passes (grades 9-5) at GCSE, with at least four of these at grade 6 or higher including any subjects studied at GCSE which are to be studied at A level.

How you'll be assessed

Component 1 Breadth Study The Making of a Superpower: United States of America 1865 to 1975 40% of the A level assessed at the end of the course by a 2 ½ hour exam. Component 2 Depth Study Religious conflict and the Church in England 1529 – 1570. 40% of the A Level assessed at the end of the course by a 2 ½ hour exam. Component 3 Historical Investigation Tsardom and Communism: Russia 1855 to 1953 20% of the A Level assessed during the course by a 3,500-word coursework essay. There are university lecture days and there is an active History Society. The Department also hosts the Sheffield Branch of the Historical Association.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Local AuthoritySheffield
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£10,653 - £14,985
AddressOakholme Road, Sheffield, S10 3DH