History A Level

WHAT DO I NEED TO STUDY THIS COURSE?

To study History at A Level you will need to have achieved GCSE English Language at grade 5 or better, GCSE Mathematics at grade 5 or better, plus at least three additional GCSEs at grades 4 or better and at least a Grade 5 in GCSE History

IS THIS COURSE FOR ME?

• Historians can: make a concise report, research, ask questions and find answers, make decisions, analyse material, organise themselves & work independently.
• Historians are: good communicators, problem solvers and flexible thinkers.
• Even if you’re following a more science or engineering route, it’s a great subject to show that you are more rounded.

WHERE WILL THIS COURSE TAKE ME?

• History is looked upon very favourably by employers. It shows you have the ability to reason, problem solve, analyse, question and, above all, shows you are a rounded individual.
• Example career paths include: The Police, Media, Foreign Affairs, Research, Further Study, Law, Politics, Journalism, Social Work, Sales & Marketing, Advertising, Banking, Accountancy, Armed Forces, Writing, Publishing, Civil Service, Sport, Fashion, Charity Sector, Teaching/Lecturing.

WHAT WILL I LEARN

YEAR 1

• England & the Norman Conquest 1035-1107 (25% of A Level)
• Democracy & Dictatorship in Germany 1919-1963 (15% of A Level)

YEAR 2

• Civil Rights in the USA 1865-1992 (40% of A Level)
• Independent Enquiry – 3000-4000 word essay on a topic of your choice with 6 months to plan and write (20% of A Level)

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Linear course – all exams will be sat in Year 13 – you cannot take AS Level History

Three exams at the end of Year 13 on each of the topics above.

Independent enquiry will be submitted after Christmas and remaining lesson time will be used for a revision programme.

FURTHER INFORMATION:
See Mrs Lindley and Mr Smith