History

The aim of A Level History is to nurture people who are questioning and critical but with an open mind to new ideas and different opinions. The study of History is bound up with the study of evidence and what that evidence can say to historians about the past. In this sense, it builds upon ideas encountered at GCSE. History is, however, also about communicating ideas and findings. This means that Sixth Form students will write essays, as essays are the main way by which historians tell each other what they think. History thus develops the skills of logical and clear argument and writing. It is for these reasons that A Level History is well thought of by employers and the top universities. Topics The A Level courses will focus on two hundred years of British and European History. The aim is that students will study topics that are interesting and relevant, which give them many opportunities to develop the historical skills mentioned above. The four modules of the A2 course to be examined at the end of year 13 will cover:  Unit 1: Britain c1785-c1870: democracy, protest and reform  Unit 2: The Unification of Italy c1830-1870  Unit 3: Germany 1871-1990: united, divided and reunited  Unit 4: Historical Enquiry (this element is coursework based) PLEASE SEE SCHOOL'S COURSE GUIDE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UNITS 1-4 So overall we hope to excite students with new and different material to their previous studies and we enjoy teaching students at A level who are thoughtful and enjoy an atmosphere of tolerance and discussion.

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Assessment consists of 3 components, all to be completed at the end of Year 2 and it is all exam based. See course guide on the school's website for more information.