Course information
History
Forest School - Waltham Forest
02085201744
College Place, Snaresbrook, London, E17 3PY
Course summary

Throughout human existence, societies have their storytellers. Historians have examined what has preceded them, and how that has shaped their understanding of the world in which they live. From Herodotus and Thucydides in the ancient world to perspectives as varied as Ferguson, Olusoga and Schama today, independent thinkers and rigorous debaters have defined, enlivened and relished in the study of History. The A Level course continues many of the best aspects of GCSE. There will be plenty of opportunities for discussion, argument and analysis of sources, including primary documents to historians’ views. This is complemented by a rich super-curricular selection of films, podcasts, television and other online resources. There is ample scope for research and debate, particularly around the interpretations of historians to see how far you accept their views, whilst you will be encouraged to develop analytical, problem-solving and communication skills which makes History such a respected discipline by universities and employers.

Entry requirements

GCSE Requirements • At least three grade 7s or above • At least three grade 6s or above • At least grade 5 in English and Maths • ­The required grade at I/GCSE in the qualifying subject/s required for their chosen courses – see the Qualifying Subjects.

How you'll be assessed

Historians at Forest are in the unique position to be able to choose their pathway through the subject. We are fortunate to have a large, committed and passionate department of historians, each with different and varied interests. We offer a choice from three pathways. The pathways through History A level are as follows: • “Iron and Blood”: The Age of the Crusades (1071-1204), The Wars of the Roses (1450-1499) and The Challenge of German Nationalism (1789-1890) (Coursework). • “Monarchy, superstition and revolution”: The Tudors (1485-1603), the European Witchcraze (Coursework) and France in Revolution (1774-1815). • “Societies in flux”: Tsarist and Communist Russia (1855- 1964), The British in India (1845-1945) (Coursework) and the English Revolution (1625-1660).

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityWaltham Forest
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£17,247 - £24,555
AddressCollege Place, Snaresbrook, London, E17 3PY