Introduction
History offers an in-depth study of Britain under Stuart rule, revolving around conflict, revolution and its settlement (30%). We will also study Russia in Revolution 1894-1924 under the rule of the last Tsar and Lenin (20%). The A Level in Y13 will include the study of Civil Rights in the USA 1850-2009; from Lincoln to Obama (30%) and a personal study (20%) as your coursework, focused upon Margaret Thatcher & Modern Britain. Together these four units make up the A Level History course.
Where does it lead?
This course is very popular and History is widely recognised by universities and employers as a useful, academic and very significant subject. Apart from being a recognised qualification for higher education, History is a valuable facilitating subject for entry into a wide range of professions including, Law, Politics, Journalism, the Civil Service, Management and Industry.
Course details
There will be three exam papers sat in the summer of Year 13. As well as sitting one exam paper on each of the modules studied in Year 12, students will sit a further third paper on Civil Rights in the USA 1850-2009, their main area of study in Year 13. Students will also complete and submit a personal study as coursework (approximately 3,000 words). Students may choose suitable titles for research within our specified selection.