What grades and skills do students need to study History? To study History at A level we recommend that you have achieved at least a Grade 6 in GCSE History. While having a GCSE in History is an advantage, it is not essential. If you are good at English, RS or Geography, you will have the skills to be successful in History. You should be literate, and enjoy reading, writing, discussion, debate and argument. We expect you to be informed, and interested and to reach your judgments. The A-level course has four main components • England 1485-1558: The Early Tudors (British period study) • The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 or Italy 1896-1943 (Non-British period study) • Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964 (Thematic study and historical interpretations) • Essay based on the topic of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (Coursework) What next? The skills acquired through studying History at A level are transferable to a wide variety of degree courses. Past students have taken courses ranging from subjects such as Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Accounting, Biochemistry, Veterinary Science and Genetics to more obvious subjects such as History, Law, English, Geography, Archaeology, Languages, Art History and Classics. The skill-set acquired by studying History is particularly useful for careers in areas such as law, business, marketing, human resources, journalism, management and the Civil Service as well as more vocationally related careers such as teaching, librarianship, research and the heritage industry.
The minimum entry is normally five Grade 6 (or equivalent) passes. Offers will be made at the Headmaster’s discretion shortly after the interview date. To study History at A level we recommend that you achieve at least a Grade 6 in GCSE History.
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| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Coventry |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £15,900 |
| Address | Coundon Road, Coventry, CV1 4AU |
What grades and skills do students need to study History? To study History at A level we recommend that you have achieved at least a Grade 6 in GCSE History. While having a GCSE in History is an advantage, it is not essential. If you are good at English, RS or Geography, you will have the skills to be successful in History. You should be literate, and enjoy reading, writing, discussion, debate and argument. We expect you to be informed, and interested and to reach your judgments. The A-level course has four main components • England 1485-1558: The Early Tudors (British period study) • The French Revolution and the rule of Napoleon 1774-1815 or Italy 1896-1943 (Non-British period study) • Russia and its Rulers 1855-1964 (Thematic study and historical interpretations) • Essay based on the topic of the Arab-Israeli Conflict (Coursework) What next? The skills acquired through studying History at A level are transferable to a wide variety of degree courses. Past students have taken courses ranging from subjects such as Medicine, Physics, Computer Science, Accounting, Biochemistry, Veterinary Science and Genetics to more obvious subjects such as History, Law, English, Geography, Archaeology, Languages, Art History and Classics. The skill-set acquired by studying History is particularly useful for careers in areas such as law, business, marketing, human resources, journalism, management and the Civil Service as well as more vocationally related careers such as teaching, librarianship, research and the heritage industry.
The minimum entry is normally five Grade 6 (or equivalent) passes. Offers will be made at the Headmaster’s discretion shortly after the interview date. To study History at A level we recommend that you achieve at least a Grade 6 in GCSE History.