Was Churchill the saviour of the British people? Why was the Berlin Wall constructed? Was misogyny the real reason behind the witchcraze of the 16th and 17th centuries? If you are interested in finding out the answers to these questions and have a natural enthusiasm for discovering the past, then A Level History is an excellent choice for you. An A Level in History offers tremendous benefits. History teaches you not only the scandalous stories of politicians, monarchs, plagues and intrigue, but delivers a continually evolving narrative that helps to shape our cultural identities today. History will hone your critical thinking skills and develop your confidence to question the world around you. This course will challenge you to research, analyse, debate, write succinctly and arrive at supported judgements. You enjoy complete freedom of choice in the Year 13 NEA coursework unit. You can choose anything that you are interested in, as long as historical sources and interpretations on the topic are available. Our students have chosen topics ranging from the Roman Empire to Margaret Thatcher, and most eras in between. The analytical skills required for History A Level make it a natural foundation for anyone wishing to study History, Law, English, PPE or Politics. History can also be taken as a contrasting subject to the Sciences. The transferable skills acquired will help you in any career path. Highlights We provide a ‘Digging Deeper’ section for our units so you can read/listen to a wide selection of literature on your studied topics. Enriched learning with workshops, visiting speakers and trips, including Berlin. Enter essay competitions e.g. the Foundation for the History of Totalitarianism.