History

Please apply for all courses via Help You Choose. Applications will open on October 21st.

In order to ensure success in the Sixth Form, we have designed different pathways to suit your individual needs. Please see below for the specific entry criteria. In addition to this, students will need to check the specific entry criteria for their chosen subjects by checking each course descrpition.

The General Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure about which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible by gaining UCAS points with their Module Two Option.

Module One: three A Levels

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Combined Pathway

This pathway is for students who are unsure which way their future will take them and therefore would like to keep their options as open as possible.

Module One – either one of the three below options:

Two A-levels and one specialist qualification (equivalent to one A Level)

One A-level and two specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Three specialist qualifications (equivalent to one A Level each)

Module Two: Enrichment Course

Module Three: Academic Coaching

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Specialist Pathway

This pathway is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take. Please refer to our on offer to view the range.

Module One: Advanced Specialist Qualification

Module Two: Work Placement

Module Three: Enrichment Course

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

The Extended Pathway

This pathway is for students aspiring to study at Oxbridge or one of the Russell Group Universities or who want to follow a high-demand course such as Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary, Law or Engineering.

Module One: Three A Levels

Module Two: One Advanced Subsidiary Level

Module Three: Enrichment Course

Module Four: Academic Coaching

You will need English and Mathematics at Grade 5 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 5 or above.

The T Level Pathway

This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed for students who already know which career path they would like to take.

Module One: T Level Course

Module Two: Industry Placement

You will need English or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above and at least four other GCSE subjects at Grade 4 or above.

History is the study of our past which is essential if we are to avoid repeating our previous mistakes. Knowledge of our past is one of the things that defines our civilization. History is a discipline that combines a wide range of skills applicable to many other subjects and occupations. Two units are studied at AS Level and the content is designed to give a clear understanding of fundamental issues in the development of Britain and Europe. At A Level, these two units are extended for a longer time period and a third coursework element is added to develop independent research skills.

AS/Year 12

In search of the American Dream: the USA, c1917–96: This option comprises a study of the dramatic political, economic and social transformation of the USA in the twentieth century, an era which saw the USA challenged by the consequences of political, economic and social inequalities at home while maintaining its position as a world superpower.

South Africa, 1948-1994, from Apartheid State to Rainbow Nation: This option comprises a study of South Africa during its transition from white minority rule in 1948 to the free elections of 1994; a long, and at times, dramatic process in which South Africa was transformed from an apartheid state into a multi-racial democracy: a ‘rainbow nation’.

A2/Year 13

The Tudors: England 1547-1603: This option includes explore the nature of rebellion and disorder under the Tudors, and the ways in which the state gradually brought those likely to join rebellions into partnership and participation in governance and hence respectability. Despite a shaky start, the Tudors established their dynasty as one of the most powerful England has seen. They did this by providing, over time, a potentially rebellious people with what they demanded: better governance and justice.

Coursework: The purpose of this coursework is to enable students to develop skills in the analysis and evaluation of interpretations of history in a chosen question, problem or issue as part of an independently researched assignment.

AS Assessment Two examinations with 50% each

A Level Assessment Three examinations worth 80% and one coursework element worth 20%

• You will need to achieve the pathway criteria, please see the prospectus for further information

• You will need to achieve a Grade 4 or above in GCSE English

• Students who are currently studying History should achieve a Grade 4 or above in the subject

• A background in History is useful but not a requirement

Most A Level History students go on to Higher Education. History complements a wide range of other subjects; it is particularly linked to Law degrees. History is also the most common A Level amongst government ministers, journalists and increasingly businessmen and solicitors.