History is not just about knowledge of the past; it plays a vital role in helping us to understand the present: who we are, where we have come from, the people around us, and the world and societies in which we live. An understanding of History will help you better appreciate different cultures and people, as well as provide a lens through which to analyse current events. You will develop your analytical and reasoning skills. The style of our lessons often follows a similar approach to what a student might expect of a university tutorial-critical discussions of pre-reading, leading to a more informed view of the controversy in question. As such, History A Level at St Dunstan's is a great way of developing independent learners, critical thinkers and confident oral contributors- all assets as you progress to higher education and the workplace. Year 12: The Early Tudors, 1485-1558 (Henry VII - Mary) The Cold War in Asia, 1945-1993 Year 13: Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1992. Coursework on a historical issue of your choice. History is highly valued academically in its own right and to support other pathways. Other popular degree courses for A-level history students include Politics, International Relations, Law or Joint Honours with Economics or Languages, amongst others. Students can go on to specialise in History university departments, as archaeologists, museum curators, librarians, teachers and archivists - but most use it as a means of entry to other professions - the law, politics, journalism, banking, or business.
Entry requirements for the Sixth Form are currently set at an average of grade 6 or above across all the subjects studied at GCSE with 9-7 (A*/A equivalent) grades in the subjects appropriate to the student’s choice of A Levels. A grade 7 in GCSE/IGCSE History is expected. Students who have not studied History should have a grade 7 in another subject within the humanities (English, RPE, Geography, Classics) to demonstrate their ability to handle source material and communicate ideas through extended writing.
Early Tudors, 1485-1558-1 hour 30 exam involving a choice of two essays and a source-based essay (25% of the final qualification). Cold War in Asia, 1945-1993-1 hour exam involving a 10-mark essay and a 20-mark essay (15% of the final qualification). Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1992-2 hour 30-minute exam involving a choice of two out of three 25-mark thematic essays and one 30-mark passages question (40% of the final qualification). Coursework: A 3000-4000 word essay on the Cold War in Asia (20% of the final qualification). You choose an essay from a large range of options that suits your interests or creates your question.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Lewisham |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £21,321 |
| Address | Stanstead Road, Catford, LONDON, SE6 4TY |
History is not just about knowledge of the past; it plays a vital role in helping us to understand the present: who we are, where we have come from, the people around us, and the world and societies in which we live. An understanding of History will help you better appreciate different cultures and people, as well as provide a lens through which to analyse current events. You will develop your analytical and reasoning skills. The style of our lessons often follows a similar approach to what a student might expect of a university tutorial-critical discussions of pre-reading, leading to a more informed view of the controversy in question. As such, History A Level at St Dunstan's is a great way of developing independent learners, critical thinkers and confident oral contributors- all assets as you progress to higher education and the workplace. Year 12: The Early Tudors, 1485-1558 (Henry VII - Mary) The Cold War in Asia, 1945-1993 Year 13: Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1992. Coursework on a historical issue of your choice. History is highly valued academically in its own right and to support other pathways. Other popular degree courses for A-level history students include Politics, International Relations, Law or Joint Honours with Economics or Languages, amongst others. Students can go on to specialise in History university departments, as archaeologists, museum curators, librarians, teachers and archivists - but most use it as a means of entry to other professions - the law, politics, journalism, banking, or business.
Entry requirements for the Sixth Form are currently set at an average of grade 6 or above across all the subjects studied at GCSE with 9-7 (A*/A equivalent) grades in the subjects appropriate to the student’s choice of A Levels. A grade 7 in GCSE/IGCSE History is expected. Students who have not studied History should have a grade 7 in another subject within the humanities (English, RPE, Geography, Classics) to demonstrate their ability to handle source material and communicate ideas through extended writing.
Early Tudors, 1485-1558-1 hour 30 exam involving a choice of two essays and a source-based essay (25% of the final qualification). Cold War in Asia, 1945-1993-1 hour exam involving a 10-mark essay and a 20-mark essay (15% of the final qualification). Civil Rights in the USA, 1865-1992-2 hour 30-minute exam involving a choice of two out of three 25-mark thematic essays and one 30-mark passages question (40% of the final qualification). Coursework: A 3000-4000 word essay on the Cold War in Asia (20% of the final qualification). You choose an essay from a large range of options that suits your interests or creates your question.