History A Level

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Our A level History course allows students to understand the significance of historical events, the role of individuals in history and the nature of change over time. Studying History will help you to gain a deeper understanding of the past through political, social, economic and cultural perspectives. The engaging topics studied will provide you with the knowledge and skills you require to succeed as historians

Unit 1 – The Tudors: England, 1485–1603

Consolidation of the Tudor Dynasty: England, 1485–1547 - Henry VII, 1485–1509, Henry VIII, 1509–1547

England: turmoil and triumph, 1547–1603 - Instability and consolidation: 'the Mid Tudor Crisis', 1547–1563,the triumph of Elizabeth, 1563–1603

Unit 2 – Revolution and dictatorship: Russia, 1917–1953

The Russian Revolution and the Rise of Stalin, 1917–1929 - Dissent and Revolution, Bolshevik consolidation, Stalin’s rise to power.

Stalin’s Rule, 1929–1953 - Economy and society, Stalinism, politics and control, The Great Patriotic War and Stalin’s Dictatorship

Unit 3 – non-examined assessment – India in the British Empire, 1845-1947

The purpose of the Historical Investigation is to enable students to develop the skills, knowledge and historical understanding acquired through the study of the examined components of the specification.

Students will be expected to complete preparatory reading before lessons, allowing them to take part in classroom discussions focussed on key issues. Similarly successful students will use their free periods to read around the topics, building greater knowledge and understanding that will help them succeed.

To study A Level qualifications: A minimum of 36 points. These points will be accumulated from your top 8 KS4 grades. For example, a student who achieves the following grades would meet the entry criteria.

E.g 6+6+5+5+4+4+3+3 = 36 points (Average grade 4.5)

Some A level qualifications will require a grade 6 to access them (please check with subject curriculum leaders if this applies to their course)

Entry criteria is a guide and interviews will be conducted with candidates to confirm if they are suitable to follow their selected courses.

Possible careers - Academic Researcher, Archivist, Heritage Manager, Historic Buildings Inspector/Conservation Officer, Museum Education Officer, Museum/Gallery Curator, Museum/Gallery Exhibitions Officer, Secondary School Teacher