You will follow the AQA History specification. The course is broken down into three sections: • The Breadth Study – The Emergence of a Superpower: The USA 1865-1975. You will study the development of America from the end of the Civil War, through the First World War, the Great Depression and conflict in Vietnam. Throughout you will think about political, social and economic changes. • The Depth Study – The Wars of the Roses 1450-1499. You will study the changing dynastic fortunes of one, large extended family who all claimed the throne of England. The course follows the battles, the successive kings and the impact of all of this on the people of England. • Historical Investigation. The investigation will study the 100 years leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917, looking at a variety of causes of the revolution from economic and social issues, through the role of the tsars and military factors. You will then choose a theme within this to form your own question to answer in 4500 words, using a range of contemporary sources and historiography as well as your own research.
You will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, and have achieved at least a grade 5 in History at GCSE.
This course is assessed by two 2 ½ hour exams, where you will answer one question on the specific area and two standard essay questions.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Gloucestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Kingshill Road, Dursley, GL11 4BY |
You will follow the AQA History specification. The course is broken down into three sections: • The Breadth Study – The Emergence of a Superpower: The USA 1865-1975. You will study the development of America from the end of the Civil War, through the First World War, the Great Depression and conflict in Vietnam. Throughout you will think about political, social and economic changes. • The Depth Study – The Wars of the Roses 1450-1499. You will study the changing dynastic fortunes of one, large extended family who all claimed the throne of England. The course follows the battles, the successive kings and the impact of all of this on the people of England. • Historical Investigation. The investigation will study the 100 years leading up to the Russian Revolution of 1917, looking at a variety of causes of the revolution from economic and social issues, through the role of the tsars and military factors. You will then choose a theme within this to form your own question to answer in 4500 words, using a range of contemporary sources and historiography as well as your own research.
You will have achieved at least 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, and have achieved at least a grade 5 in History at GCSE.
This course is assessed by two 2 ½ hour exams, where you will answer one question on the specific area and two standard essay questions.