History
Bedstone College - Shropshire
01547530303
Bedstone, Bucknell, SY7 0BG
Course summary

History is the study of human life. Therefore, as we are humans, it is the study of all human life, so the subject provides the context to our world; simply put, if you don’t understand History, you won’t understand the world around you! History provides the context for all other subjects, but aside from the excitement of learning how the world has come to be as it is, History will provide you with a range of skills. Chief amongst these is critical analysis. In almost every field of work you enter, you will need to process, understand, analyse and response to information from a range of sources; exactly what you will do in iGCSE History. It is a written subject, so you will learn how to plan, develop and write extended pieces of work, thinking on your feet and responding to a range of different prompts. Knowledge is important, but History will teach you what to do with it, hence why History is so useful in preparing you for life beyond education. History is also about discussion and seeking the truth, so if all of this appeals to you, take History! WHAT WILL I STUDY? 1. Historical Investigation: Revolutionary Russia, c.1900-1924 2. Depth Study: Weimar & Nazi Germany, 1918-1945 3. Depth Study: Superpower Relations, 1943-1972 4. Breadth Study: China: conflict, crisis and change, 1900–89

Entry requirements

Entry to the Sixth Form for UK students is determined by candidates obtaining 5 GCSE grades at grade 5 or better and at least a grade 6 in the subjects they wish to study at A level (where appropriate). In addition, a school report is required and candidates may expect an interview with the Head or Assistant Head, Teaching and Learning.

How you'll be assessed

There are two examinations: 1. Depth Studies, 1 hour 30 minutes exam: 50% of the qualification 2. Historical Investigation & Breadth Study, 1 hour 30 minutes exam: 50% of the qualification

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityShropshire
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeBoarding, EU resident - £10,400; Boarding, non-UK resident - £13,000
Sixth Form Fee£16,320
AddressBedstone, Bucknell, SY7 0BG