Certificate in HL History

Students studying this 2 year course will study a global history, looking at aspects of world history which have a direct impact on the modern world. Throughout the progress of the course, students of IB history will become more curious of the past, asking questions and wanting to seek answers; the foundation skills that they have learnt through their key stage 3 and 4 teaching will set them up with an excellent grounding for their further study in years 12 and 13. Communication will become a key part of the students’ work in IB history and, with continuing development, this vital life skill for the students will serve them well as they look to move onto further education at university or employment.

Minimum of five 9-5 grades in GCSE examinations including English and Maths. Students are expected to have a grade 6 in English or History.

Topics include: Indigenous Peoples of the Americas; Political developments in Latin America; The Cold War and the Americas. Authoritarian States (Germany and Cuba) and The Cold War and Superpower tensions and rivalries (focus on the Berlin Wall and the Cuban Missile Crisis). Rights and Protest in the USA and South Africa.

Classroom based

Paper 1 1 hour 20% of qualification 4 structured questions. Source based exam Paper 2 1 hour 30 mins 25% of qualification Essay based on world history topic Two essay questions answered. Paper 3 2 hours 30 mins 35% of qualification Essay based exam Answer 3 essay questions. Historical investigation 20 hours 20% of qualification

In successfully completing the course, students will be fully prepared for further education at university (subjects could include: history, politics, law, international relations etc.) and future employment.

Future courses & possible careers:

Legal Sector
Media
Civil Service
Journalism
Local Government