History (A Level)

For All courses except Beauty - choose three first choice subjects from four different option blocks. You will be asked just before submitting your application to choose three second choice subjects. They must be from the same Option Blocks as you first choices. For instance, if your first three choices are from Blocks A,B and D your second choice courses must also be from Blocks A, B and D

For Beauty just choose this subject by itself.

In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you must achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics.

In order to follow a vocational or mixed Level 3 programme of study, it is desirable that you achieve five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5 or above, including English Language or Literature and Mathematics. Those students without a 4 in English or mathematics, will take a level 2 qualification in these as part of their studies.

In addition you must achieve the GCSE grades specified for individual subjects which is outlined under each of the course descriptions

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.

In order to follow an academic Level 3 programme of study you should have achieved five or more GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 5s or above, including English* and mathematics.

In addition you should have achieved the GCSE grade 6 in History

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