History

Course summary

Why take the course? You will develop an ability to communicate effectively about challenging ideas, whilst learning vital research skills for higher education, developing analysis and evaluation skills, and supporting and arguing substantiated judgements. You will reflect on the USA and Britain’s changing positions in the world, as well as the interrelationship between political policies, economic and social developments. Summary of what is studied (specification) Component 1K – The Making of a Superpower: USA, 1865-1975 You will study issues of change, continuity, cause and consequence throughout the period. The course is split into two parts: Part One: from Civil War to World War, 1865-1920 Part Two: crises and the rise of World Power, 1920-1975 Component 2S - The Making of Modern Britain, 1951-2007 This course is split into two parts: Part One: building a new Britain, 1951-1979 Part Two: Modern Britain, 1979-2007 Non-Examined Assessment: This is a personal study based on Tsarist Russia in the form of an essay covering 100 years. Where could this qualification take you? A Level History allows a wide range of options for degree study, such as History, Law, English and Philosophy. It is also suited to further employment in social work, publishing, museums and art galleries.