A Level: History
Brentside High School - Ealing
02085759162
Greenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ
Course summary

In the first year, you will study two units. One is ‘The Making of a Superpower USA: Part One from Civil War to World War, 1865-1920’. This will look at how the USA developed politically, socially, economically and ideologically. The other is ‘The Making of Modern Britain: Part One Building a New Britain, 1951-1979’. A depth study which focuses on key ideas, events and developments in Britain at this time. In the second year, you will build on your previous work. You continue with ‘The Making of a Superpower USA: Part Two Crisis and the Rise to World Power, 1920-1975’ and also ‘The Making of Modern Britain: Part Two Modern Britain, 1979-2007’. Students also undertake the historical investigation, ‘The Tudor Century 1485-1603’

Entry requirements

Grade 5 in GCSE history andGrade 5 in GCSE English language or literature

How you'll be assessed

Students are assessed through two written examinations lasting two and half hours and one historical investigation presented in a 3500 word essay.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionLondon
Local AuthorityEaling
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressGreenford Avenue, Hanwell, London, W7 1JJ